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Why SNC?

St. Norbert College

What makes St. Norbert special?

In a sea of colleges, you’re looking for one that stands out. You want a place where you can learn and grow, a place that will support your convictions, nurture your strengths and prepare you for your future. Take a closer look at St. Norbert College in Wisconsin.

The SNC experience

SNC is a place that celebrates questioning, learning and discovery. Through our liberal arts education, you’ll be able to journey wherever your passions, interests and curiosity take you, and our faculty and staff will support you on that journey. Every day, in every aspect of life here – both in and out of the classroom – you will discover new things about the world, and about yourself.

The SNC advantage

You’ll find tremendous value at SNC from the day you enroll. First, our practical approach to financial aid means that you could very well pay less for a St. Norbert education than one from most other private (and many public!) schools.

What’s more, our strong four-year graduation rate means you'll likely be starting your career earlier than many of your peers, rather than spending money on tuition, room and board for extra semesters.

And the value will continue well beyond graduation, as you enjoy membership in our active global alumni network — a strong support system that can help you in countless ways.

The college education you earn at SNC will prepare you well for the career and life you want to build.

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13-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio

SNC is a place that celebrates questioning, learning and discovery. Through our liberal arts education, you’ll be able to journey wherever your passions, interests and curiosity take you, and our faculty and staff will support you on that journey. Every day, in every aspect of life here – both in and out of the classroom – you will discover new things about the world, and about yourself.

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Nearly 100 student organizations

Find your people! With nearly 100 student organizations, we’re confident you’ll find one or two groups, or maybe half a dozen that you want to try. Part of college is figuring out where you fit, and where your passions lie. Our combination of social groups, recreational clubs and service organizations give you the opportunity to try things on for size and figure out how you belong.

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Liberal arts education

liberal arts education creates adaptive, flexible adults who have a knack for analyzing and synthesizing information across different disciplines to assess information. It’s our goal to teach you to think critically, question and ultimately work to solve complex problems — things that are useful in any profession, and in life. 

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Known for building character

SNC was named to the John Templeton Foundation Honor Roll for Character-Building Colleges as a college with exemplary programs that inspire students to lead ethical and civic-minded lives.

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Residential campus

Spending four years living, learning and growing with your peers creates lifelong bonds – many of our alumni tell us that they are still best friends with their first-year roommate! Living on campus means that you have easy access to late night study groups, campus activities, the wellness center and the dining hall. Plus there’s no need for a car!

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Undergraduate research opportunities

You’ll learn how to dig deeper, work alongside your professors, and present your findings at national conferences or other professional and academic settings. Having published research gives you a leg up on other students, whether you are applying to grad school or for your first job out of college. 

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Internship opportunities

Get paid to learn! Many academic internships are paid and qualify for credit. Internships provide you with real-world experience in your field and can even help connect you with a professional network before you graduate. Some internships turn into full-time professional positions after graduation.

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Study abroad

We believe that important learning happens when you explore the world firsthand. Study abroad experiences allow you to grow academically, personally, and professionally, often giving you a new perspective on the world — and your place in it. More than 30 percent of our students take advantage of our study abroad program.

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Four-year graduation rate

We have one of the best four-year college graduation rates in the Midwest. This means that you’ll finish one to two years ahead of the national average. This also means earlier entry to the workforce or graduate school. Our faculty can even help you gain an assistantship that pays for your graduate school education. It’s so important to us that you graduate on time that we’ve created a four-year graduation guarantee.

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Alumni connections

SNC’s robust alumni network means that you’re immediately part of an extended network of professionals who understand the value of a SNC degree. Many of our professional alumni come to SNC’s Career & Professional Development office first when hiring.

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College reputation

Being a graduate of a top-10 Catholic national liberal arts college means something – to you and to the world. The prestige and value of a St. Norbert College degree will stay with you for a lifetime.

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Low loan default rate

Almost 10 percent of the people who borrow money for college default on their loans, according to the U.S. Department of Education. SNC is proud to rank among the top colleges in the U.S. when it comes to low loan default rates. In fact, St. Norbert has the lowest college loan default rate of any college in Wisconsin: 1.6 percent. During the last nine years, our average loan default rate was just 2.3 percent.

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Contact the St. Norbert College admission office

Campus location

Ariens Family Welcome Center
310 College Ave.
De Pere, WI 54115

Hours of operation

Monday-Friday
8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
We’re also available by appointment.

Mailing address

Office of Admission
St. Norbert College
Ariens Family Welcome Center
100 Grant St.
De Pere, WI 54115

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