Mission: St. Norbert College, a Catholic liberal arts college embracing the Norbertine ideal of communio, provides an educational environment that fosters intellectual, spiritual and personal development. >>MORE

Curriculum: Liberal arts and sciences. More than 30 major fields of study and 3 graduate programs. Emphasis on: honors program, student-faculty collaborative research (as early as freshman and sophomore years), professional internships and study abroad. Classes taught by professors rather than graduate teaching assistants.

Academics: Reputation for academic excellence. Solid foundation in the liberal arts means that students gain critical thinking, writing and communication skills they need – regardless of future career paths. Opportunities for undergraduate research as soon as freshman year.

Location: Located on the banks of the Fox River in De Pere, Wis. (a residential community of 22,000) just five miles south of Green Bay (greater Green Bay area named one of the 2008, 2009 and 2010 "100 Best Communities for Young People" by America's Promise Alliance) in Brown County (population of more than 230,000).

People: 2,174 undergraduate students and 51 graduate students from 26 states and 35 foreign countries; 139 locally, nationally and internationally respected full-time faculty, 87% with Ph.D. or highest appropriate degree. Student-faculty ratio of 14/1; average class size of 21. Founded October 1898 by Abbot Bernard Pennings, a member of the Catholic Norbertine order of priests and brothers, as a school to prepare men for the priesthood.  
 
Accreditation: St. Norbert is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC), an independent corporation and one of two Commission members of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA).

Rating and ranking:

• Named one of “The Best in the Midwest” by The Princeton Review for 2012

• Named to the John Templeton Foundation Templeton Honor Roll for Character-Building Colleges 

• Listed in U.S. News & World Report, “America’s Best Colleges,” since 1991. Ranked in the 2012 edition as one of the “Best National Liberal Arts Colleges” and among the Top-10 Catholic liberal arts colleges in the nation.

 • Ranked “very competitive” in Barron's “Profiles of American Colleges”

• Named one of the Midwest's Catholic colleges of distinction by Colleges of Distinction for excelling in 4 areas: engaged students, great teaching, vibrant communities, and successful outcomes.

• Ranked among the best colleges and universities in the country by Forbes.com in 2011.

• St. Norbert College has been selected for the 2010 Community Engagement Classification by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in recognition of the college's exemplary practices of community engagement.
 
• Featured in the Center for Student Opportunity's 2012 College Access and Opportunity Guide, a comprehensive college source designed to help low-income, first-generation college-bound students make their college dreams a reality.

President: Mr. Thomas Kunkel

Nickname: Green Knights

Mascot: Sir Norbert "Norby" Knight

Colors: Green and Gold

Motto: “Docere Verbo et Exemplo” (To Teach by Word and Example)

Atmosphere: More than 74% of students live on campus in residence halls, apartments and townhouses. More than 73 registered student clubs and organizations (50% of students participating), 20 men’s and women’s NCAA Division III sports including nationally ranked hockey and football teams, and year-round intramural teams, 9 fraternities and sororities, 9 National Honor Society chapters, 2 student publications and 19 musical and performance ensembles.

Study abroad: Approximately 32 percent of each graduating class at St. Norbert College participates in study abroad for at least one semester, compared to less than 4% percent nationally. The Study Abroad office offers more than 75 study abroad opportunities in 36 countries on 6 continents.

Career services: Career services provides St. Norbert students the opportunity to interact with many people in the educational, business, and professional community. They offer workshops in job search skills and opportunities for career exploration through internships and other resources.

International students: St. Norbert is a recipient of the Paul Simon Award for excellence in international study. Known nationally for its internationalized campus, it is a welcoming atmosphere for its students from more than 35 countries around the world. Special English as a Second Language Institute programs are offered for international students through the Center for International Education. The program offers international students small classes, conversation partners, friendship families and personal tutors.

Graduate Students: Three master's degree programs are offered, Master of Theological Studies, Master of Science in Education and Masters of Arts in Liberal Studies.

Athletics: Approximately 25% of students participate in varsity sports. For men: baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, ice hockey, soccer, tennis, and track and field (indoor & outdoor). For women: basketball, cross-country, cheerleading, dance, golf, ice hockey, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field (indoor & outdoor), and volleyball.

Facilities: One campus houses all the classrooms, administrative buildings and residence halls, as well as the Ray Van Den Heuvel Family Campus Center, Bemis International Center, Bush Art Center, Abbot Pennings Hall of Fine Arts, Schuldes Sports Center, and the state-of-the-art Mulva Library. The newest facilities on campus include the Donald J. Schneider Stadium and outdoor athletics complex, Ariens Family Welcome Center, and Michels Commons. Take a virtual tour to learn more.

Accomodations: The Kress Inn, winner of the 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011 Platinum Hospitality Award from Choice Hotels International, Inc., is located on campus and owned and operated by St. Norbert College.

Admission: Competitive. 26% of entering students (Fall 2012) finish in the top 10th of their class. First-year admitted students (Fall 2012) have an average ACT Composite of 24.6; average GPA of 3.46.

Costs: The 2012-13 costs of attending St. Norbert College are:

Financial Aid: Approximately 97% of admitted students receive financial aid. The average financial aid award is $23,686.

Contact Information:

Office of Admissions
Phone: (800) 236-4878
Fax: (920) 403-4072
E-mail: admit@snc.edu

Financial Aid
Phone: (920) 403-3071
Fax: (920) 403-3062
E-mail: financialaid@snc.edu

ACT Code #4644
FAFSA # 003892