- AcademicsB-
- ValueA-
- DiversityB+
- CampusB-
- AthleticsC+
- Party SceneC
- ProfessorsB-
- LocationB
- DormsB
- Campus FoodC+
- Student LifeC+
- SafetyA-
Cardinal Stritch University is ...
Private not-for-profit, Catholic
Athletic Division
NAIA Division II
Athletic Conference
Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference
Cardinal Stritch University Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
82%
SAT Range
930-1083
ACT Range
18-22
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
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Cost
Net Price
$17,289/ year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
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Academics
Professors
B-
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
15:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
- 79%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.33 responses
- 83%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.35 responses
- 80%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.35 responses
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Majors
Most Popular Majors
Business Administration and Management
203 GraduatesNursing
80 GraduatesBusiness
68 GraduatesHuman Resources Management
45 GraduatesCommunications
15 GraduatesElementary Education
15 GraduatesManagement Sciences and Information Systems
12 GraduatesPsychology
12 GraduatesSport and Fitness Management
12 GraduatesBiology
11 Graduates
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
1,205Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
38%
Pell Grant
40%
Varsity Athletes
15%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
64%
Poll
- 44%
- of students say Greek life is pretty low-key and has little effect on the social scene.36 responses
Poll
- 47%
- of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.49 responses
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$47,400/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
46%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
94%
National
83%- 96%
- of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.23 responses
Cardinal Stritch University Reviews
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I'm a nursing student at Cardinal Stritch University and it's been a great ride so far! There is no petitioning for the nursing program which is great. The classes are small. The people and professors are friendly and helpful. Although the tuition is about $28,000 a year, it's pretty affordable after all the loans and scholarships given as well.
Small liberal arts college located just north of Milwaukee, WI with a small campus that has a great sense of community. With nearly all of the buildings connected (including dorms- YES!), winters were bareable and rolling out of bed in shorts to class was very easy. Dining options are slim, and facilities could use major updates. Sporting events were often held off campus due to lack of facilities. Teachers and advisors truly wanted to see students succeed in studies, faith, and life beyond college. Small class sizes was great for a learning atmosphere; however, not many offerings per course (usually 1-2 options). Party scene included going downtown every weekend. The dorm options were either a single/double in the building connected to the rest of the school or a separate building on campus with multiple living arrangement options. Dorms could use some updating. Apartment complexes all around the school allowed for students to live off campus after first year.
I transferred into Cardinal Stritch as a second semester freshman. I was accepted into the four year nursing program. Overall the program has met my expectations. The professors are knowledgable, the clinical experiences were excellent, and the program has unique classes such as Healthcare Economics which will no doubt be helpful in the future. The campus atmosphere fosters a sense of community, diversity, and spirituality, not to mention the newer additions are beautiful. I feel supported in my beliefs and values on a daily basis by my classmates, faculty, and the overall student body. The only changes I would like to see would be an expanded parking structure and a more state of the art nursing lab where students may practice their skills in a more safe and controlled environment. In the future, when I am further in my career, I would love to make a generous contribution to the program in order to see the necessary updates Cardinal Stritch deserves.