University of Saint Katherine acceptance rate
Acceptance rate: 78% (fall admissions, CollegesRef 2026–27 edition). 62 of 79 applicants were admitted. Admissions details
What we know
- Students
- 245
Smaller than 87% of colleges
National median 1,603
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University of Saint Katherine admitted 78% of 79 applicants.
- Applicants79
78% of applicants were admitted
- Admitted62
62.9% of admitted students enrolled (yield)
- Enrolled (first-year)39
Cost & financial aid
Published price
- Tuition & fees
- $32,100
- Average net price
- Not reported in the latest federal data
Students receiving Pell Grants
- Pell Grant recipients
- 32%
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Total students
245
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Semester
Carnegie classification
Baccalaureate college
A Bachelor’s Degree College with diverse academic fields.
Colleges like University of Saint Katherine
John Paul the Great Catholic UniversityEscondido, CA
Bethesda UniversityAnaheim, CA
Life Pacific UniversitySan Dimas, CA
Location & details
Where the campus is, how far it sits from a major city, and other colleges within reach.
University of Saint KatherineSan Marcos, CA, United States
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Campus
University of Saint Katherine
San Marcos, CA, United States
- Private nonprofit
- Baccalaureate college
Large suburb
Inside an urbanized area but outside a principal city.
- City
- Suburb (this campus)
- Town
- Rural
Nearest major citySan Diego, CA · about 30 mi
In the city250 mi
- Calendar
- Semester
- Website
- usk.edu
Colleges nearby
Palomar College1 mi from University of Saint Katherine- California State University-San Marcos3 mi from University of Saint Katherine
- MiraCosta College7 mi from University of Saint Katherine
- John Paul the Great Catholic University7 mi from University of Saint Katherine
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What is the University of Saint Katherine acceptance rate for 2026?
University of Saint Katherine admitted 78% of 79 applicants in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, the most recent release. That is the figure colleges report to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
How much is University of Saint Katherine tuition?
Tuition at University of Saint Katherine is $32,100 a year before financial aid in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.
What colleges are similar to University of Saint Katherine?
The closest matches are John Paul the Great Catholic University, Bethesda University, and Life Pacific University, based on admissions, cost, graduation rate, size, and campus profile.
Sources
Last checked Aug 5, 2026
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