
De Pere, WIprivate nonprofitwww.snc.edu/
Admit rate has ranged 80%–92% over the last 5 years — notably volatile. Source: IPEDS via Urban Institute.
Acceptance & SAT from Common Data Set / IPEDS; net price, earnings & graduation from the U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard. Figures lag ~1–2 years — verify with the school.
Saint Norbert College is a small, Norbertine-affiliated liberal arts college in De Pere, Wisconsin, where 85% of applicants get in—but those who stay find a tight-knit, values-driven community with strong outcomes. With business, biology, and education as its most popular majors, SNC graduates 70% of students in about four years, many landing jobs paying over $50K within two years. The college leans heavily into its residential identity (87% live on campus) and Norbertine traditions, offering a classic liberal arts experience with Midwestern practicality.
Test-optional — scores considered if submitted
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey (2022) via Urban Institute. Covers formal factors only — it does not reflect essays, extracurriculars, or other holistic criteria.
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Outcomes & value
Median earnings by field of study (highest credential), ~2 years after completion.
Campus & location
On-campus criminal offenses classed as violent (murder/non-negligent manslaughter, rape, robbery, aggravated assault) for the most recent reported year. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education Campus Safety and Security (Clery Act). Counts reflect what’s reported to the school, and urban campuses often report more partly due to non-student incidents nearby — read alongside campus size and setting, not as a standalone safety verdict.
Pleasant days counts days per year with a mean temperature of 55–75°F, a high at or below 90°F, a low at or above 45°F, and little precipitation — a transparent comfort measure, not a weighting we invented. Computed from Open-Meteo ERA5 daily history (2019–2023). Natural-hazard risk is the county’s composite rating from the FEMA National Risk Index.
Institutional research volume and impact from OpenAlex. The h-index reflects large research universities and will be low for teaching-focused liberal-arts colleges — not a measure of undergraduate quality.
Mobility rate = the share of students who both start in the bottom household-income quintile and reach the top quintile; bottom → top is that chance conditional on starting at the bottom. Source: Opportunity Insights Mobility Report Cards (Chetty, Friedman, Saez, Turner & Yagan). Reflects 1980–82 birth cohorts, so it’s directional, not current.
Saint Norbert College is accessible by design, accepting 85.7% of applicants—a rate that has held steady in recent years. The middle 50% of admitted students score between 1066–1220 on the SAT, though the college is Test-optionalA policy where you choose whether to submit SAT or ACT scores. If you don't, the rest of your application carries more weight.. Notably, female applicants enjoy an 89% Acceptance rateThe share of applicants a college admits in a given year. A 10% acceptance rate means it admits about 1 in 10 applicants., slightly higher than the overall pool. While not highly selective, SNC attracts students who align with its Norbertine values; the Common Application is accepted, and the college emphasizes Holistic admissionsA review that weighs the whole applicant — grades, essays, activities, and context — rather than relying on test scores and GPA alone. over stats alone.
With 70+ majors and minors, SNC’s academic offerings tilt toward practical fields—business administration, biology, and education dominate enrollment, collectively drawing a plurality of students. The Princeton Review notes that 'most students graduate in four years, many with double majors,' a testament to the manageable workload and advising. Norbertine values infuse the curriculum, particularly in required courses like 'Theology and the Human Experience.' While STEM programs exist, the college’s strengths lie in the liberal arts: political science graduates, for example, outnumber accounting majors but enjoy a 71% gender balance versus accounting’s 47% female cohort.
Earnings = median of students working ~10 years after entry; debt = median of graduates. Value divides 10-yr earnings by one year’s net price — read it as earnings per dollar of annual cost, not a full lifetime ROI; it favors lower-cost schools. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard. Figures lag ~2 years and reflect all students, not your intended major.
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (field-of-study earnings). Figures cover graduates who received federal aid and lag ~2 years; not all programs report data.
This is a residential campus in the truest sense: 87% of students live in college housing, fostering a community where 'spontaneous hangouts' and shared meals are the norm. Instagram reels showcase kayaking on the Fox River (which borders campus), while Facebook posts hype 'building homes for the poor' as a quintessential SNC experience. Greek life exists but doesn’t dominate; instead, the college emphasizes 'communio'—a Norbertine concept of collective dignity. Reviews mention the lack of nearby off-campus options, making campus events and intramurals (35% participation) key social outlets.
SNC’s 70% six-year graduation rate outpaces many regional peers, with 96% of alumni employed within two years. The median debt at graduation is $26,731—below the national average—and over a third of grads earn $50K+ in their first year. Notably, outcomes don’t diverge drastically by Pell Grant status, suggesting equitable support. While some graduates pursue advanced degrees, the college leans vocational: money.com reports a 4.1-year average time-to-degree, reflecting career-focused majors like healthcare administration.
At $46,696 sticker price, SNC isn’t cheap—but 66% of first-years receive Need-based aidFinancial aid awarded based on your family's ability to pay, as measured by forms like the FAFSA, rather than on achievements. averaging $31,539, slashing the Net priceWhat a family actually pays after grants and scholarships are subtracted from the sticker price — usually far less than the published cost. to $26,983 for most. The college offers a Net Price Calculator to demystify costs, and its aid packages lean heavily on grants over loans. Notably, 61% of all students get some financial aid, with average packages totaling $36,679. For families daunted by the price tag, SNC’s four-year graduation rate softens the blow by reducing extra semester costs.
Saint Norbert College is a rare hybrid: a liberal arts school where business majors thrive, a Catholic institution that doesn’t proselytize, and a Midwestern campus where 87% residency creates a 24/7 community. Its Norbertine identity—emphasizing 'communio' (shared dignity) over dogma—shapes everything from service-learning requirements to the way students describe professors as 'very nice' in Princeton Review surveys. While not prestigious by elite standards, SNC delivers on its promise: a values-driven, career-ready education where nearly all graduates land jobs without crippling debt.