College of St. Scholastica
Former names | Sacred Heart Institute (1892–1912) |
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| Motto | Omnes Semitae Eius Pacificae (Latin) |
Motto in English | "All her paths are peace" |
| Type | Private college |
| Established | 1912 |
Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic (Benedictine Sisters) |
Academic affiliations | ACCU NAICU CIC |
| Endowment | $88.4 million (2020) |
| President | Barbara McDonald |
| Students | 2,979 (fall 2023) |
| Undergraduates | 1,755 (fall 2023) |
| Postgraduates | 1,224 (fall 2023) |
| Location | , U.S. 46°48′58″N 92°06′22″W / 46.8161°N 92.1062°W |
| Campus | Suburban, 186 acres (75 ha) |
| Colors | Royal blue & gold |
| Nickname | Saints |
| Mascot | Storm the Saint Bernard |
| Website | css.edu |
The College of St. Scholastica (CSS) is a private Benedictine college in Duluth, Minnesota, United States. It was founded in 1912 by a group of pioneering Benedictine Sisters and enrolled about 3,000 students as of 2023. The college offers a liberal arts education and is located on 186 wooded acres overlooking Lake Superior. Saint Scholastica was a Christian hermit traditionally regarded as the founder of the Benedictine nuns.