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Mission: St. Norbert College, a Catholic liberal arts college embracing the Norbertine ideal of communio, provides an educational environment that fosters intellectual, spiritual and personal development.
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Curriculum: Liberal arts and sciences. More than 30 major fields of study and 2 graduate programs. Emphasis on:
honors program, student-faculty collaborative research (as early as freshman and sophomore years),
professional internships and
study abroad. Classes taught by full professors rather than graduate teaching assistants. Peace Corps Preparatory Program (one of only seven in the U.S.).
Location: Located on the banks of the Fox River in
De Pere, Wis. (a residential community of 22,000) just five miles south of
Green Bay (greater Green Bay area named one of the 2008 "100 Best Communities for Young People" by America's Promise Alliance) in Brown County (population of more than 230,000).
People: 2,086 undergraduate students and 83 graduate students from 26 states and 29 foreign countries; 109 locally, nationally and internationally respected Full-time faculty, 93% with Ph.D. or highest appropriate degree. Student-faculty ratio of 14:1; average class size of 20. Founded October 1898 by Abbot Bernard Pennings, a member of the Catholic
Norbertine Order of priests and brothers, as a school to prepare men for the priesthood.
Accreditation: St. Norbert is accredited by
The Higher Learning Commission (HLC), an independent corporation and one of two Commission members of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA).
Rating and ranking:
• Named one of “The Best in the Midwest” by
The Princeton Review for 2009
• Named to the
John Templeton Foundation Templeton Honor Roll for Character-Building Colleges
• Listed in
U.S. News & World Report, “America’s Best Colleges,” since 1991. Ranked in 2009 edition as one of the "Best National Liberal Arts Colleges."
• Ranked “very competitive” in
Barron's “Profiles of American Colleges”
President:
Mr. Thomas Kunkel
Nickname: Green Knights
Colors: Green and Gold
Motto: “Docere Verbo et Exemplo” (To Teach by Word and Example)
Atmosphere: More than 74% of students live on campus in residence halls, apartments and townhouses. More than 63 registered
student clubs and organizations (50% of students participating), 20
men’s and women’s NCAA Division III sports including nationally ranked hockey and football teams, and
year-round intramural teams, eight
fraternities and sororities, eight
National Honor Society chapters, two
student publications and five
musical and
performance ensembles.
Study abroad: Compared to other Catholic institutions, twice as many St. Norbert College students participate in
study abroad. Boasts more than 75 study abroad opportunities in 31 countries on six continents.
Career services:
Career services provides St. Norbert students the opportunity to interact with many people in the educational, business, and professional community. They offer workshops in job search skills and opportunities for career exploration through internships and other resources.
International students: St. Norbert is a recipient of the
Paul Simon Award for excellence in international study. Known nationally for its internationalized campus, it is a welcoming atmosphere for its students from more than 28 countries around the world. Special
English as a Second Language Institute programs are offered for international students through the
Center for International Education. The program offers international students small classes, conversation partners, friendship families and personal tutors.
Graduate Students: Two master's degree programs are offered,
Master of Theological Studies and
Master of Science in Education.
Athletics: Approximately 20% of students participate in
varsity sports. For men: baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, ice hockey, soccer, tennis, and track and field (indoor & outdoor). For women: basketball, cross-country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, track & field (indoor & outdoor), volleyball, and swimming.
Facilities: One campus houses all the classrooms, administration buildings and residence halls, as well as the
Ray Van den Heuvel Family Campus Center, Bemis International Center, Bush Art Center,
Abbot Pennings Hall of Fine Arts,
Schuldes Sports Center, and the
Todd Wehr Library. Take a
virtual tour to learn more.
Accomodations:
The Kress Inn, winner of the 2007 Platinum Hospitality Award from
Choice Hotels International, Inc., is located on campus and owned and operated by St. Norbert College.
Admission: Competitive. 27% of entering students finish in the top 10% of their class. First year admitted students have an average ACT Composite of 24; average GPA of 3.52
Costs: The 2008-09 costs of attending St. Norbert College are:
| Tuition (full-time) |
$25,526 |
| Fees |
$400 |
| Room & board |
$6,781 |
Total
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$32,707 |
| Total less average financial aid award of $18,075 ($32,707 - $18,075) |
$14,632 |
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Total cost of a St. Norbert College education. St. Norbert guarantees its students graduation in 4 years. ($14,632 x 4 yrs.)
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$58,528 |
Financial Aid: Approximately 97% of admitted students receive
financial aid. The percent of students receiving need-based assistance is 85%. The average financial aid award is $18,075.
St. Norbert College adheres to all policies of non-discrimination on the basis of age, race, religion, creed, color, handicap, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, veteran’s status, non-job-related arrest record or conviction record or any other basis prohibited by current federal and state statutes.
Contact Information:
Office of Admissions
Phone: (800) 236-4878
Fax: (920) 403-4072
E-mail:
admit@snc.edu
Financial Aid
Phone: (920) 403-3071
Fax: (920) 403-3062
E-mail:
financialaid@snc.edu
ACT Code #4644
FAFSA # 003892 |
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Catholic, Norbertine Liberal Arts College — St. Norbert offers a strong spiritual base for students to explore and enhance their commitment to God, to one another, and to improving the world. The only Norbertine college in world, St. Norbert is built on the foundation of a religious order dedicated to service and seeks opportunities to improve lives world-wide.
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Adi Redzic '09, international student from Montenegro
"All of my professors and my mentors are not just involved with me
academically, they're interested in knowing me and finding ways to help me. The college looks at students as people, the leaders of tomorrow...we feel a part of the community, equally valuable and valued as any other member of it-and that is why we all call it home."
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