Liberal arts college
#5 Best colleges for computer science in WisconsinSaint Norbert College
De Pere, WI · Private nonprofit · 4-year
Your real cost
Average price after aid $26,172 a year
Median debt at graduation: $26,731 (all students)
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Upcoming admissions events
- Honors Program Preview DayOctober 23, 2026 · 8:45 a.m.–2:10 p.m. · On CampusMore about Honors Program Preview DayAdd to calendar
- Saturday Sneak PeekOctober 24, 2026 · 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. · On CampusMore about Saturday Sneak PeekAdd to calendar
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Rankings
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In America
- Colleges with the highest graduation rates in America#367 of 1,829
- Best colleges for accounting in America#269 of 1,132
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- Best colleges for music in Wisconsin#7 of 25
- Best colleges for computer science in Wisconsin#5 of 17
Academic Excellence
Each measure counts for the share shown.
- Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.71%
- First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.84%
- Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,182 · ACT 24.5
- Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.14 to 1
- Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$12,300
Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.
Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))
What families pay, by income
Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.
| Family income | Price after aid |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | |
| Over $110,000 |
Full cost of attendance before aid: $59,422 a year.
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Cost and value
Federal data: what families pay after aid, what graduates earn, and what they owe.
| Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS) | 2,089 |
|---|---|
| Men and women College Scorecard, fall 2023 | Men 46% · Women 54% |
| First-generation students College Scorecard | 21% |
| First-year students from another state IPEDS, fall 2023 | 25% |
| Total students | 2,165 |
| Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid | $26,172 |
| Cost of attendance (per year) | $59,422 |
| Median federal debt at graduation | $26,731 |
| Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time | 71% |
| Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients College Scorecard, within 6 years | 53% |
| Graduation rate for first-generation students College Scorecard, within 6 years | 52% |
| Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years College Scorecard, within 3 years | 81% |
| First-year retention | 84% |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $58,363 |
| Admission rate | 86% |
| Application fee IPEDS, 2023–24 | No application fee |
| Financial aid priority deadline College website, 2026-27 | January 1 |
| Typical rent HUD fair market rent, FY2026 | About $931 a month for a one-bedroom |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 15% |
| Average SAT | 1182 |
|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 525–680 |
| SAT math | 508–610 |
| ACT composite | 21–28 |
| Test policy | Considered but not required |
Value: Good (how it’s computed)
Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.
Earnings by major
Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).
| Major | Median earnings |
|---|---|
| Computer science | |
| Marketing | |
| Accounting | |
| Mathematics | |
| Finance | |
| Economics | |
| Business (general) | |
| Biology | |
| Communication studies | |
| Sociology | |
| Secondary education | |
| Teacher education | |
| Psychology |
Also offered (no earnings published yet): Area studies, Biochemistry, Biological and physical sciences, Business administration, Chemistry, Data Analytics, Design, Education (general), English, Fine arts, General studies, Geology and earth science, German, History, Human resources, Human services, Interdisciplinary studies, International business, Liberal arts, Management information systems, Management science, Music, Natural resources and conservation, Philosophy, Physics, Political science, Religious Education, Religious studies, Romance languages, Software and media applications, Theatre, Writing and rhetoric.
What students study most
Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).
| Field | Share of degrees |
|---|---|
| Business | |
| Education | |
| Biology | |
| Social sciences | |
| Psychology |
Campus life
| School colors | |
|---|---|
| Setting | Suburb |
| Part-time undergraduates | 1% |
| Undergraduates aged 25 and older | 1% |
| On-campus room and board (per year) | $14,004 |
| Sports | NCAA Division III · Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference |
| ROTC | Army |
| Study abroad | Offered |
| Students per faculty member | 14 to 1 |
| Undergraduates registered with the disability office | About 19%IPEDS, 2023–24 |
| Faculty who are full-time | 82%College Scorecard, fall 2023 |
| Endowment per student | $89,156IPEDS, 2023, per student |
| Dorm space | For about 87% of studentsBeds per undergraduate; not who lives on campus |
| Nearest airport with airline service | Austin Straubel International Airport (GRB)About 4 miles away · about 10 minutes by car |
| Nearest major airport | General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)About 104 miles away |
| Town population | 25,301Census, 2020–2024 |
| Nearest city of 250,000 people or more | MilwaukeeAbout 96 miles away · about 2 hours 15 minutes by car |
| Typical weather | 18°F in January · 71°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Green Bay, WI, about 4 miles away |
Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors.
Campus safety reports
On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.
| Category | This campus | U.S. rate |
|---|---|---|
| Rape | 0.49 | 0.07 |
| Robbery | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Aggravated assault | 0.00 | 0.04 |
| Burglary | 0.49 | 0.08 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 0.00 | 0.15 |
Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.
Questions families ask
- What is Saint Norbert College’s Compass Score?
- Very good (grade B+). It ranks in the top 29% of rated colleges. The grade comes from outcomes (40%: graduation, retention and earnings), entering students (40%: test scores and selectivity), cost (15%: debt and price after aid) and teaching (5%: class size), all from federal data.
- How much does Saint Norbert College cost after financial aid?
- The average net price is $26,172 a year for students who receive federal aid, after grants and scholarships. What your family pays depends on income; the college’s net price calculator gives your own estimate.
- How hard is it to get into Saint Norbert College?
- Saint Norbert College admitted 86% of applicants in the most recent federal data.
- How do Saint Norbert College’s graduates do?
- 71% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years; the median earnings of former students ten years after entry are $58,363; the median federal debt at graduation is $26,731.
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About this school’s data
- IPEDS unit ID 239716
- Carnegie classification: Baccalaureate college (arts & sciences)
- Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
- Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Roman Catholic
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