St. Catherine University

Established by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in 1905, St. Kate’s intellectual tradition of Catholic Social Teaching guides our commitment to inclusivity, advancing wisdom and justice, and powering lives of meaning.

We educate at all degree levels through valuing and integrating the liberal arts and professional education within the Catholic intellectual tradition, emphasizing scholarly inquiry and social justice teaching as lived by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet.

We welcome a rich diversity of students, with a baccalaureate college for women at the heart of the University and graduate and adult colleges for women and men. Committed to excellence and opportunity, St. Catherine University develops leaders who act with integrity.

Our mission is based on three core principles — women, Catholic, liberal arts — supported by three endowed chairs.Our vision is to be respected globally for educating women who transform the world.

Values

Academic Excellence We embrace a culture of learning that drives the students, faculty, and staff to discover, acquire, and apply knowledge.

Community

We welcome all without distinction in the spirit of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet.

Integrity

We demonstrate honesty and openness, and build trust with all that we do.

Social Justice

We create an environment of equity, fairness, and respect, and we work for systemic change so Earth and all people thrive.

Reflection

We contemplate all life experience and examine the mystery of human purpose.