Cardinal Stritch University

QUICK FACTS

Year established:

1937

Type of school:

university, private (nonprofit)

Programs:

4-year undergraduate, graduate school

Religious affiliation:

yes, Roman Catholic

Campus enrollment:

6,000 students

Coeducational information:

coeducational institution, became coeducational in 1970

Location description:

in or near a major city (pop. 300,000 or more)

Application fee:

$25

CONTACT INFORMATION

Street address:

Cardinal Stritch University
6801 N. Yates Road
Milwaukee, WI 53217

Mailing address:

Cardinal Stritch University
6801 N. Yates Road
Milwaukee, WI 53217

Main telephone numbers:

414 410-4000
800 347-8822 (toll free)
414 410-4239 (fax)

CAMPUS LINKS

Main homepage:

www.ThisIsStritch.com

QUICK CODES

SAT number:

1100

ACT number:

6755

FAFSA number:

003837

FICE number:

3837

CAMPUS SUMMARY

Cardinal Stritch University is an independent Catholic institution of higher education, sponsored by the Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi. The University, rooted in the liberal arts, provides graduate and undergraduate programs to prepare students for life and for professional careers.

The University has a neat, 40-acre campus, large enough to provide an academic setting that is serene and secure, yet close enough to all the excitement of a city. Attending classes day to day, you'll find it hard to believe that Stritch is just 15 minutes north of downtown Milwaukee with all of the cultural, sports, and entertainment attractions it offers

UNIQUE/SPECIAL PROGRAMS

The University assists women and men in pursuing lifelong learning. It provides both traditional and non-traditional approaches to meet the educational needs of a diverse student body. The University strives to be a caring community. Its faculty and its staff regard superior instruction and personal attention to each student as keys to quality education. In addition, faculty members model and promote meaningful integration of theory and practice.

At the undergraduate and graduate levels, Cardinal Stritch University's academic programs emphasize general studies, professional preparation and community service. The University is dedicated to assisting individuals in their personal development through pursuit of the liberal arts and career-related courses in a campus atmosphere pervaded by the Judaeo-Christian tradition.

The admissions information below is valid for the 2007-08 academic year.

ADMISSIONS OFFICE

Admissions officer:

Kirk Messer,
Director of Admissions

Contacting the office:

414 410-4040
800 347-8822, extension 4040 (toll free)
414 410-4058 (fax)
admityou@stritch.edu

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS

Is there an application deadline for fall?

Priority filing date for fall:

April 1

Freshmen are accepted for terms other than fall:

yes

Application fee:

$25

Can the application fee be waived?

yes

Are refunds available on the application fee?

Is the Common Application form accepted?

yes

Supplemental forms required for those using Common Application:

Admissions requirements:

Minimum composite ACT score of 20 (combined SAT I score of 940) and minimum 2.0 GPA required.

High school graduation is:

required, GED is accepted

A general college preparatory program is:

recommended

Campus visit is:

recommended

Interview is:

recommended

Off-campus interview:

can be arranged with admissions representative

Standardized test requirements:

SAT I or ACT required, SAT II not used

School's test preference:

ACT

Dates test scores should be received:

August 1 for SAT I/ACT

High school units required or recommended:

English:	4 required, 4 recommended
Math:	2 required, 2 recommended
Science:	2 required, 2 recommended
Social studies:	2 required, 2 recommended
Academic electives:	6 required, 6 recommended
Total:	16 required, 16 recommended

Special requirements for admission to specific programs:

Portfolio required of art program applicants.
Audition required of music program applicants.
Audition required of theatre program applicants.

Special programs/policies for applicants not normally admissible:

conditional admission

School has formalized early decision program:

School has early action program:

School has concurrent enrollment program for high school:

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS

Academic criteria:

secondary school report very important
class rank considered
recommendations considered
standardized test scores very important
essay considered

Nonacademic criteria:

interview important
extracurricular activities not considered
particular talent/ability considered
character/personal qualities considered
alumni/ae relationship not considered
geographical residence not considered
state residency not considered
religious affiliation/commitment not considered
minority affiliation not considered
volunteer work not considered
work experience not considered

Average secondary school GPA:

3.1

Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA:

95%

Percent of student body in each high school class rank:

Top tenth: 10%
Top quarter: 33%
Top half: 58%
Bottom half: 42%
Bottom quarter: 12%

Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank:

78%

Average SAT I:

495 verbal, 500 math

Average ACT:

22 composite

Combined ACT middle 50% range:

19 - 24

Test taken by majority of applicants:

ACT

Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores:

Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score:

93%

UNDERGRADUATE NOTIFICATION FOR FALL TERM

Notification of admission:

on a rolling basis

Acceptance of admission:

Reply required by Monday prior to start of classes.

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT

School has a waiting list policy:

Tuition deposit amount:

$100, refundable August 15

Room deposit amount:

$50, nonrefundable

Admission may be deferred:

yes, up to 1 year

ACADEMIC CALENDAR

Semester/term begin dates:

in late August.

Calendar system:

semester system (two terms comprise academic year)

Month(s) in which new student orientation is held:

Orientation for new students held in August.

Number and length of summer sessions:

Three summer sessions of six weeks each.

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

Majors with the highest enrollment:

business, education, nursing

Majors with the lowest enrollment:

theatre, biology, sociology

Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year:

85%

Student:Faculty ratio:

16:1

Total faculty:

213 men, 245 women

Full-time faculty:

37 men, 61 women

Part-time faculty:

176 men, 184 women

Graduation rate:

56% within six years

REQUIRED UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM

General education/core curriculum is required:

yes

Minor requirements:

not required for graduation

Physical education is required:

There are religious requirements for graduation:

PROGRAMS OFFERED

Special programs offered:

dual degrees, independent study, accelerated program, honors program, pass/fail grading option, internships, distance learning

Preprofessional programs offered:

pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, pre-dentistry, pre-optometry, pre-chiropractic

Education certifications:

early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, special education

Graduate schools/programs are offered:

yes

Qualified undergraduates may take graduate-level classes:

yes

Study abroad opportunities:

Australia;Ireland;Korea, South;Spain;Taiwan;United Kingdom

Other special or unique academic programs:

Study Abroad in any country can be arranged through outside programs

Army ROTC:

not offered

Navy ROTC:

not offered

Air Force ROTC:

not offered

LIST OF MAJORS

Associate's Degrees

Administration of Justice/Courts
Alcohol/Drug Abuse
Women's Studies

Bachelor's Degrees

Accounting
Applied Music
Architectural/Engineering Technology
Art
Biology
Business
Business Teacher Education
Chemistry
Communication
Communication Arts
Computer Science
Elementary Education
English
Environmental Chemistry
Graphic Design
History
Integrated Marketing Communication
Interactive Media Design
International Business
Jazz Studies
Management Information Systems
Mathematics
Music Education
Paralegal
Photography
Political Communication
Political Science
Pre-Medical
Pre-Pharmacy
Pre-Veterinary Studies
Psychology
Public Safety
Public Safety Management
Religious Studies
Renewable Resources
Secondary Education
Social Studies
Sociology
Sports Management
Studio Art
Theatre
Writing

ADVANCED CREDIT/PLACEMENT

Credit placement options:

(scores of 3 or higher)

The financial aid information below is valid for the 2007 academic year.

FINANCIAL AID OFFICE

Financial aid officer:

Amy Hoss

Contacting the office:

414 410-4048
800 347-8822, extension 4048 (toll free)

FAFSA number:

003837

EXPENSES

Undergraduate tuition:

$18,624

Comprehensive tuition/room/board fees:

$5,750

Tuition notes:

comprehensive tuition/room/board fees, in-state tuition based on $682 per credit hour0, out-of-state tuition based on $682 per credit hour0, Full-time nursing program requires additional $55 per credit.

Combined room and board expenses:

$5,750 - $5,750

APPLYING FOR AID

Required form	Priority date	Rolling?	Closing date
FAFSA	April 15	yes	N/A
Institution's own financial aid form	N/A	yes	N/A

Date award notification begins:

March 1

Applied for financial aid:


45%	of first-year students
85%	of full-time undergraduates
94%	of part-time undergraduates

Determined to have financial need:


84%	of first-year students
84%	of full-time undergraduates
95%	of part-time undergraduates

Students determined to have financial need who received any financial aid:


99%	of first-year students
99%	of full-time undergraduates
99%	of part-time undergraduates

Students determined to have financial need who received any need-based gift aid:


78%	of first-year students
61%	of full-time undergraduates
71%	of part-time undergraduates

Students receiving financial aid who received need-based self-help aid:


93%	of first-year students
96%	of full-time undergraduates
97%	of part-time undergraduates

Students receiving financial aid who received any non-need-based gift aid:


4%	of first-year students
2%	of full-time undergraduates
2%	of part-time undergraduates

Students receiving financial aid whose need was fully met (excluding PLUS loans and private alternative loans):


8%	of first-year students
6%	of full-time undergraduates
6%	of part-time undergraduates

Average percent of need that was met of students who received any need-based aid (excluding PLUS loans and private alternative loans):


47%	for first-year students
39%	for full-time undergraduates
47%	for part-time undergraduates

Average financial aid package (excluding PLUS loans and private alternative loans):


$9,700	for first-year students
$8,222	for full-time undergraduates
$9,938	for part-time undergraduates

Average need-based gift award:


$8,387	for first-year students
$6,127	for full-time undergraduates
$6,990	for part-time undergraduates

Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans and private alternative loans):


$3,426	for first-year students
$4,657	for full-time undergraduates
$5,142	for part-time undergraduates

Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans and private alternative loans):


$2,296	for first-year students
$3,583	for full-time undergraduates
$4,264	for part-time undergraduates

Students who had no financial aid need and who received non-need-based aid (excluding athletic awards and tuition benefits):


7%	of first-year students
8%	of full-time undergraduates
7%	of part-time undergraduates

Average award to students who had no financial aid need and who received non-need-based aid (excluding athletic awards and tuition benefits):


$10,987	for first-year students
$9,987	for full-time undergraduates
$8,481	for part-time undergraduates

Students who received a non-need-based athletic award:


2%	of first-year students
1%	of full-time undergraduates
0%	of part-time undergraduates

Average non-need-based athletic award:


$5,166	for first-year students
$4,265	for full-time undergraduates
$0	for part-time undergraduates

School participates in Federal Work-Study Program:

yes

TYPES OF AID AVAILABLE

Types of loans available:

FFEL Subsidized Stafford Loans
FFEL Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
FFEL PLUS Loans
Federal Perkins Loans
State Loans

Percent of undergraduates who have borrowed through all loan programs:

Types of payment plans:

Academic Management Services (AMS)
Tuition Management Systems
school's own payment plan(s)

Need-based scholarships/grants available:

need-based (general)
Federal Pell Grants
SEOG
state scholarships/grants
college/university scholarships/grants (institutional funds)
private scholarships/grants

Non-need-based scholarships/grants available:

non-need-based (general)
academic merit scholarships/grants
creative arts/performance
athletic scholarships

Percent of scholarship aid awarded to out-of-state students:

STUDENT PROFILE

Total undergraduates:

1,027 men, 2,053 women, 3,080 total

Full-time undergraduates:

970 men, 1,887 women, 2,857 total

Part-time undergraduates:

57 men, 166 women, 223 total

Total graduate students:

892 men, 2,283 women, 3,175 total

Full-time graduate students:

627 men, 1,367 women, 1,994 total

Part-time graduate students:

265 men, 916 women, 1,181 total

U.S. region where majority of students come from:

Midwest

Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state:

11%

First-year student breakdown:


26.5%	Black (non-Hispanic)
4.8%	Asian or Pacific Islander
3.7%	Hispanic
52.4%	White (non-Hispanic)
5.8%	total international (nonresident aliens)
6.9%	race/ethnicity unreported/unknown

Undergraduate breakdown:


22.5%	Black (non-Hispanic)
0.6%	American Indian or Alaskan Native
1.6%	Asian or Pacific Islander
3.3%	Hispanic
63.6%	White (non-Hispanic)
3.0%	total international (nonresident aliens)
5.4%	race/ethnicity unreported/unknown

CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT

Campus size:

40 acres

City or town school is located in:

Milwaukee, WI

Population of city/town:

578,887

Locations of branch/satellite campuses:

Madison, WI; Minneapolis, MN

Nearest major city:

Milwaukee, WI

Distance of nearest major city:

10 miles

Population of nearest major city:

578,887

LIVING ON CAMPUS

Institution offers housing:

yes

Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year:

yes

Housing types (% in housing type, if given):

coed dorms (90%)
women's dorms
men's dorms
sorority housing
fraternity housing
single-student apartments (10%)
married-student apartments
special housing for disabled students
special housing for international students
cooperative housing

Percent of students who live in school housing:

Percent of students who live off campus:

92%

Percent of all students who have cars on campus:

51%

Student conduct policies:

class attendance policies set by individual instructors

Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age:

yes

STUDY FACILITIES

Every student is required to lease or own a computer:

Every student is required to take a computer course:

Computer equipment is provided in:

residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s)

Total number of microcomputers available to students:

275

Internet access provided to all students:

yes

E-mail services/accounts provided to all students:

yes

School has a library on campus:

yes

Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus:

Art gallery, conference center, theatre, reading center.

ASSISTANCE SERVICES

Remedial learning services:

reading, writing, math, study skills

Additional services offered:

nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance

Counseling services:

veteran student, career, personal, academic, religious

Career placement services:

co-op education, internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training

Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped:

92%

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

Number of social fraternities on campus:

Number of social sororities on campus:

Student activities:

student government, student newspaper, radio station

School newspaper(s):

Wolf Print

Total number of registered organizations:

Campus-based religious organizations:

Christian / Ecumenical Student Leadership, Interfaith / Religious Support and Dialogue Group

Minority student organizations:

NAACP, International Student Organization

Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees:

AIESEC, Philosophy Club, Psychology Club, Radio Lobo, Residence Hall Association, Revolution Spirit Team, School of the Americas Watch, Society of Art People, Sociology Club, Stritch Volunteers, Student Activities Committee, Athletic Advisory Council, Students for Political Awareness, Student Nursing Association, Student Wisconsin Education Association, Students for Life, Students in Free Enterprise, Students Understanding Diverse Sexuality, Wolfprint Student Newspaper, Black Student Union, Commuter Student Association, Genesian Players, Math Club, Model UN, Outdoor Club, Peer Educators

ATHLETICS

School has an athletic program:

yes

Athletic director:

Denny Fox,
Athletic Director

School colors:

Burgundy and Gray

School mascot:

Wolves

Athletic conference memberships:

Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference (NAIA)

Sports offered	Scholarships?	Athletic Assoc.
Men's baseball	yes	NAIA
Men's basketball	yes	NAIA
Men's cross-country	yes	NAIA
Men's soccer	yes	NAIA
Men's volleyball	yes	NAIA
Men's volleyball	no	NAIA-II
Women's basketball	yes	NAIA
Women's cross-country	yes	NAIA
Women's soccer	yes	NAIA
Women's softball	yes	NAIA
Women's volleyball	yes	NAIA

Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports:

15%

GETTING AWAY

Public transportation serves campus:

yes

Nearest international airport:

Milwaukee, WI (18 miles)

Nearest other airport:

Chicago, IL (90 miles)

Nearest passenger train service:

Milwaukee, WI (9 miles)

Nearest passenger bus service:

Milwaukee, WI (9 miles)

PAYING THE BILLS

Institutional employment is available:

yes

Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are:

excellent

Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term:

AFTER GRADUATION

List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates:

;Cardinal Stritch University (WI)

Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major:

94% within six months of graduation, 96% within one year of graduation

List of firms that most frequently hire graduates:

Aurora Healthcare, GE Medical , JP Morgan Chase, Mayo Clinic, Milwaukee Public Schools, Snap-On Tools, Target, Time Warner, Wells Fargo

The transfer admissions information below is valid for the 2007 academic year.

TRANSFER ACCEPTANCE

Transfer applicants are accepted:

yes

Number of transfer applications received:

512

Number of transfer applicants offered admission:

238 (46%)

Number of transfer applicants offered admission who enrolled:

142 (60%)

APPLICATION AND CREDIT TRANSFER

Terms for which transfers may enroll:

fall, spring

Minimum number of credits applicant needs to apply as a transfer student:

Items required of transfer students to apply for admission:

high school transcript required of all
college transcript(s) required of all
essay or personal statement not required
interview not required
standardized test scores required of all
statement(s) of good standing from prior institution(s) not required

Minimum college GPA required for transfer applicants:

2.00 using a 4.0 scale

Priority filing date for transfer applicants:

rolling for fall, rolling for spring, rolling for summer

Closing date for transfer applicants:

rolling for fall, rolling for spring, rolling for summer

Notification date for transfer applicants:

rolling for fall, rolling for spring, rolling for summer

Lowest course grade that may be transferred for credit:

Maximum number of credits that may be transferred:

98 credits from a four-year institution

Minimum number of credits that must be earned at school:

30 to receive an associate's degree, 30 to receive a bachelor's degree

INTERNATIONAL ADMISSIONS OFFICE

International student contact:

Laine Philippa,
Director of International Programs

Contacting the office:

414 410-4187

INTERNATIONAL REPRESENTATION

Number of foreign countries represented:

Most represented countries:

Ghana, Jamaica, South Korea, Philippines, United Kingdom, Canada

APPLICATION PROCESS

Preapplication form is required of foreign applicants:

A separate international application form is required:

yes

Application closing dates:

April 1 for fall, December 1 for spring

Advance deposit is required of foreign applicants:

Test requirements:

TOEFL recommended, SAT I or ACT required

Minimum SAT I score:

940 combined

Minimum ACT score:

20 composite

Test preference:

ACT

Minimum TOEFL score:

550 paper, 213 computer

Special services offered for international applicants:

special counselors/advisors, international student center, ESL program/classes, special orientation

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABILITY

Nonfederal aid is offered to international students:

yes

REQUIRED FINANCIAL AID FORMS

Required form	Priority date	Rolling?	Closing date
Institution's own aid form	N/A	yes	N/A

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

According to the National Joint Committee on Learning Disabilities, "learning disabilities" is a "general term that refers to a heterogeneous group of disorders manifested by significant difficulties in the acquisition and use of listening, speaking, reading, writing, reasoning, or mathematical abilities." A learning disability is presumably due to central nervous system dysfunction, and is not primarily due to other handicapping conditions, environmental, or cultural influences. It is not a form of mental retardation, or an emotional disorder.

Institution accepts students according to the above definition:

yes

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS FOR LD STUDENTS

Untimed tests are accepted:

yes

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