University of Saint Katherine
San Marcos, CA 92069
About University of Saint Katherine
University of Saint Katherine is a private research university in San Marcos, California, enrolling about 230 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 46.25% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. The 150%-time completion rate is about 43.48% for the reported cohort.
Key findings
- University of Saint Katherine charges 2% below the national private non-profit median tuition ($28,800).
- Versus the California median, sticker tuition is about 3.6×.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 43.48%.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Saint Katherine | $28,800 | $33,072 | 1 |
| Private Non-profit (national median) | $29,325 | — | 1,444 |
| California (state median) | $8,093 | $8,343 | 287 |
| Rural (locale median) | $14,160 | $18,700 | 1,649 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is University of Saint Katherine really?
Key findings
- University of Saint Katherine charges 2% below the national private non-profit median tuition ($28,800).
- Versus the California median, sticker tuition is about 3.6×.
University of Saint Katherine tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $28,800
Finding University of Saint Katherine charges 2% below the national private non-profit median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $28,800. That is 2% below the national private non-profit median ($29,325). Versus the California median ($8,093), sticker tuition is about 3.6×. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is about 2.4×.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to private non-profit and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at University of Saint Katherine versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at University of Saint Katherine versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at University of Saint Katherine is $33,072.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $33,072 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $24,729 above the California median net price. Versus rural campuses, net price runs $14,372 above the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway At University of Saint Katherine, average net price exceeds published tuition alone because net price uses a fuller cost-of-attendance base.
University of Saint Katherine: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for University of Saint Katherine—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
High completion indicates students finish programs at scale; it does not alone measure instructional quality or labor-market fit.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$28,800
Avg. net price
$33,072
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $115,200. See cost investigation.
Admissions landscape
- Selective — about half of applicants (or fewer) are admitted.
- Yield: 55% of admitted students enrolled.
See Admissions for the full funnel.
Is University of Saint Katherine a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
University of Saint Katherine is a good school for those looking for high program completion rates.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for University of Saint Katherine.
Campus
Location
San Marcos, CA
City / state
- ZIP
- 92069
- NCES locale
- Rural fringe
Compared with Rural campuses nationally, net price is about 1.8× the median for Rural campuses ($18,700 median).
Control
Institution type
Private Non-profit
Control
- Region
- Far West
Size
Enrollment
230
Total enrollment
Student aid
Debt & aid
$21,500
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 34.91%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
Tuition vs average net price after aid for University of Saint Katherine.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at University of Saint Katherine was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for University of Saint Katherine in that year.
Multi-year history is not in this profile yet. It is added when the institution cost history CSV has been collected and merged into school JSON.
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
This institution is selective, accepting about half of all applicants.
Applicants → admits → first-time enrollment from College Scorecard / IPEDS. Bar widths are scaled for readability at highly selective schools.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
University of Saint Katherine reported total enrollment of about 230 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 47% male and 53% female. About 34.91% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
N/A% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at University of Saint Katherine in 2024 is 230 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
N/A%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
21.74% 100% Completion Time
43.48% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 21.74% of students graduating from University of Saint Katherine completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
What do University of Saint Katherine graduates earn—and in which programs?
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of University of Saint Katherine.
Evidence Median federal loan debt: $21,500. Average net price used in cost models: $33,072.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for University of Saint Katherine.
Program completion data is not available for this institution.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for University of Saint Katherine graduates.
University of Saint Katherine at a glance
University of Saint Katherine
University of Saint Katherine is a private non-profit institution in San Marcos, CA.
Schools near University of Saint Katherine
Other campuses in San Marcos, CA when available, plus nearby institutions in California.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade F) within California, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is University of Saint Katherine located?
University of Saint Katherine is located in San Marcos, CA.
What is University of Saint Katherine's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at University of Saint Katherine is 46.2% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 160 applicants and 74 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
What is University of Saint Katherine's tuition?
University of Saint Katherine tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $28,800 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $33,072 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does University of Saint Katherine cost?
Reported tuition is $28,800 and average net price is $33,072 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at University of Saint Katherine?
University of Saint Katherine reports total enrollment of about 230 students in federal College Scorecard data.
What is the graduation rate at University of Saint Katherine?
The 150%-time completion rate is 43.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do University of Saint Katherine students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $21,500.
Is University of Saint Katherine public or private?
University of Saint Katherine is a private nonprofit institution located in San Marcos, CA.
Is University of Saint Katherine an HBCU?
No. University of Saint Katherine is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is University of Saint Katherine a tribal college?
No. University of Saint Katherine is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is University of Saint Katherine religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for University of Saint Katherine in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.