College of St. Scholastica

What you'll study

Coursework develops abilities to analyze arguments, question assumptions, and make careful decisions in ambiguous situations. The program highlights ethics as a particular strength, offering courses in ethical theory and applied ethics areas such as environmental ethics, consumer ethics, and ethics in healthcare. Students are encouraged to work with advisors to tailor the major or combine it with a second major or minor.

Entry requirements

Admissions information—such as transcripts, the online application, international admissions, financing, and services through the Center for Equal Access—is handled via the college admissions page; applicants should consult that resource and an academic advisor when creating a course plan.

Career prospects

Philosophy graduates develop transferable skills valued across fields. Nationally, philosophy majors score highly on entrance exams (noted strengths on the LSAT, GRE and GMAT) and show strong medical-school admission rates. St. Scholastica students commonly enter law, healthcare, non-profit administration, business, technology and higher education. The program’s ethical emphasis prepares graduates for roles that require principled decision-making.

Scholarships & funding angle

All new first-year applicants receive either the Benedictine Scholarship or the Access Award upon admission. The college reports that 100% of traditional incoming undergraduates receive some type of scholarship, and the average combined amount for scholarships, grants, and/or loans is listed as $31,841. Prospective students should view the tuition and financial-aid pages and contact admissions for detailed funding guidance.