Cardinal Stritch University (CSU) is a private Roman Catholic university in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It was founded in 1937 by the Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi as a training center for nuns. Today, Stritch is the largest Franciscan institution of higher education in North America, with nearly 7,000 students of which about 3,000 are undergraduates and 4,000 are graduate students.
CSU has branch campuses in Kenosha, Madison, and the towns of Eden Prairie and Rochester in Minnesota. The university administrates multiple outreach programs throughout the state of Wisconsin as well. Stritch opened the City Center redevelopment project in central Milwaukee in 2009, establishing an inner-city presence.
The university’s motto, Ut probetis potiora (“To value the better things”), comes from the Bible, Philippians 1:10, and appropriately reflects the religious nature of the institution.
Cardinal Stritch University
Academics
Stritch awards associate degrees in the arts and sciences; bachelor’s degrees in arts, fine arts, music, and science; and master’s degrees in arts, business administration, education, and music; and doctorates in education and philosophy. Academics are organized into four colleges: College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business and Management, College of Education and Leadership, and the Ruth S. Coleman College of Nursing. Academics are personal and intimate at Stritch, with a faculty student ratio of 16:1 and an average class size of 14.
Studying Abroad
Stritch students have many opportunities to study abroad. Those majoring or minoring in foreign language are required to undergo immersion experiences abroad. They may choose from semester programs, full-year programs, service immersion programs, academically intensive short-term programs, and teach abroad programs. Stritch maintains exchange partnerships with several universities around the world, including University of Cumbria in Lancaster, England; University of Chester in Chester, England; Østfold University College in Halden, Norway; Catholic University of Korea in Seoul, South Korea, and Fu Jen Catholic University in Taipei, Taiwan.
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Cardinal Stritch University.
Stritch has been named Wisconsin’s first “All-Steinway School” by Steinway & Sons. As an All-Steinway School, Stritch’s music department features all Steinway & Sons pianos.
Cardinal Stritch University
Admissions
Admissions to Stritch are moderately competitive. Prospective students are expected to have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or above from an accredited high school, or a GED score of 250 or higher, as well as a composite score of 20 or higher on the ACT or 940 or higher on the SAT. Students who have been out of high school for more than one year do not need to submit standardized test scores, but must instead complete the ASSET Placement Test before being admitted to Stritch. The university administrates the ASSET free of charge.
Prospective students for the Associate of Science in Nursing (A.D.N.) degree program in the Ruth S. Coleman College of Nursing have additional admissions requirements. Incoming nursing students must have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher from an accredited high school, have a composite score of 20 or higher on the ACT or 940 or higher on the SAT. They must also rank in the top 50% of their high school graduating class, have achieved certification as a Nursing Assistant (CNA) prior to application, and have taken the NLN Pre-Admission Exam for Registered Nurses (NLNPAX RN) and have achieved benchmark scores.
Financial Aid
Over 97% of undergraduate students at Stritch receive financial aid. On average, half of student tuition is paid by grants and scholarships. In addition to the wide range of state and federal financial aid options available to college and university students in Wisconsin, CVTC offers several of their own need- and merit-based scholarships, including:
Honors Scholarship
Franciscan Heritage Scholarship
Serra and St. Bonaventure Scholarships
School of Visual and Performing Arts Scholarship
Lilly Religious Scholars Vocation Program Scholarship
Timothy M. Dolan Scholarship
Legacy Scholarship
International Student Scholarship
Music Performance Scholarship
Flahive Athletic Scholarship
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Cardinal Stritch University 2157th for the average student loan amount.
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Roughly 78% of Strich undergraduates are European American, 22% are African American, 4% are Latino American, and 2% are Asian American. In keeping with the school’s strong academic reputation, more than 96% of Stritch students are employed within a year of graduation.
Residing on Campus
Stritch has two residence halls on campus, Clare Hall and Assisi Hall. Assisi Hall is a primarily first- and second-year residence, offers a variety of living arrangements, including 2, 3, and 4-bed open concept rooms and suites. No two rooms are exactly alike. All students share common bathrooms. Assisi Hall offers cable television, in-room high-speed Internet, full kitchens, 24-hour desk service, a fitness room, a game and television lounge, conference rooms, and computer lounges. Clare Hall offers single and double rooms with common bathrooms. The residence features cable television, in-room high speed Internet, kitchens, a quiet women’s floor, a late-night pizza bar, bike storage, kitchens, student lounges, a computer lounge, a fitness room, and a games longue. The university also owns two off-campus apartment facilities, mostly inhabited by upperclassmen and graduate students.
Campus Ministry
Campus ministry is a key element in student life at Stritch. According to the university literature, “Campus Ministry strives to affirm justice, protect equality and is committed to the open acceptance and sharing of cultural and religious diversity.” Students of all faiths are warmly welcome to participate.
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Cardinal Stritch University?
The athletic department at CSU is known as the Wolves. The Wolves compete in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics and the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference. Men’s sports include cross country, soccer, basketball, volleyball, and baseball. Women’s sports include cross country, soccer, volleyball, basketball, and softball.
Local Community
Milwaukee is a large city with a wealth of cultural, culinary, and recreational opportunities for students. The area is home to over a dozen colleges and universities. Area businesses that employ significant numbers of Stritch graduates include Johnson Controls, Briggs & Stratton, Kohl’s, Rockwell Automation, Wisconsin Energy, GE Health Care, Evinrude Outboard Motors, Northwestern Mutual, and Manpower, Inc.
Bibliography
Athletics. Cardinal Stritch University. Web. 28 July 2011.
Education Abroad. Cardinal Stritch University. Web. 28 July 2011.
Exchange Partners. Cardinal Stritch University. Web. 28 July 2011.
Fiske, Edward B. Fiske Guide to Colleges 2011. Chicago: Sourcebooks, 2010. Print.
Pope, Loren. Looking Beyond the Ivy League: Finding the College That’s Right for You. New York: Penguin. 2007. Print.
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Milwaukee, WI 53217-3985
Surrounding community
Large suburb (inside urban area but outside city, pop. over 250,000)
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As a current Senior at Cardinal Stritch, I can say that my largest class size was 30. Right now it is 20, which is quite large compared to my other classes from 4-8 students. You really get to know the professors and your classmates.
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As a current Senior at Cardinal Stritch, I can say that my largest class size was 30. Right now it is 20, which is quite large compared to my other classes from 4-8 students. You really get to know the professors and your classmates.