Founded in 1937, Cardinal Stritch University. is a Private college. Located in Wisconsin, which is a city setting in Wisconsin, the campus itself is Suburban. The campus is home to 1,534 full time undergraduate students, and 930 full time graduate students.
The Cardinal Stritch University Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 15:1. There are 79 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Cardinal Stritch University include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.
Quick Facts
Acceptance Rate
81%
Application Deadline
Application Fee
0
SAT Range
930-1083
ACT Range
18-22
Admissions at are considered Less Selective, with ,5% of all applicants being admitted.
In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 25 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.
0% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 0% were in the top quarter, and 0% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.
STUDENT LIFE Reviews
We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Cardinal Stritch University.
0%
“We”re apathetic”
38%
“We know about current events and vote”
63%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
13%
“Sometimes, but not often”
75%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
13%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
25%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
75%
“I feel extremely safe”
0%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
50%
“We bought the gear”
50%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
88%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
13%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
38%
“They keep regular office hours”
63%
“They”re always available”
50%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
50%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
13%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
50%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
38%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
13%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
88%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
38%
“We know about current events and vote”
63%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
13%
“Sometimes, but not often”
75%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
13%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
25%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
75%
“I feel extremely safe”
0%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
50%
“We bought the gear”
50%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
88%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
13%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
38%
“They keep regular office hours”
63%
“They”re always available”
50%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
50%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
13 Students rated on-campus housing 3.8 stars. 15 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate off-campus housing?
12 Students rated off-campus housing 3.2 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus food?
16 Students rated campus food 2.8 stars. 6 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus facilities?
18 Students rated campus facilities 4.1 stars. 44 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate class size?
18 Students rated class size 4.6 stars. 72 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate school activities?
18 Students rated school activities 3.8 stars. 28 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate local services?
18 Students rated local services 4.2 stars. 56 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate academics?
18 Students rated academics 3.9 stars. 56 % gave the school a 5.0.
Cardinal Stritch University REVIEWS
What's your overall opinion of Cardinal Stritch University?
12 Students rated Cardinal Stritch University
Brianna
03/15/2021
It is a very inviting place and has professors who are exceptionally knowledgeable about their field. They are extremely approachable and understanding, they will work with you to ensure your success. They have proven to be quite adept at adjusting to situations, especially during the pandemic.
PEARL
05/12/2020
Cardinal Stritch University has lit a fire under me. I have a new love of learning because of Cardinal Stritch. If I can make one suggestion, it would be to do away with group projects. I have run into so many problems with overbearing members as well as members who make excuses to members who are flat out lazy and being a professional non-tradition student, I don't have the time or patience to deal with other adults. I am not a babysitter, guidance counselor or parent to these people and will not take on any of those roles. I am the member who will do my part and will submit with or without other's contributions.
Anerelis
09/24/2019
Cardinal Stritch University is overall a great university. There are many things that can use some improvement, but thats’s to be expected for every institution. Cardinal Stritch offers a friendly environment to everyone. They make sure to offer students the necessary resources to ensure success in the future. There’s a lot of on-campus organizations that one can join, tutoring services, and fun activities on campus that are hosted from time to time.
Angela
09/03/2019
The school is really small, and all of the buildings are close together, so it's easy to arrive anywhere quickly. It's great that the classes are all small, so everyone can get any extra help or one on one help that they need. All professors are very helpful and open to any student in need of help, so we all feel comfortable reaching out to anyone. Overall most of the students feel comfortable because everyone has such a good vibe throughout the campus, so everyone can reach out to anyone for help or a simple question without hesitation.
Emilia
08/15/2019
Very unique place. I am happy I became part of the wolf family. I don't feel excluded. I am a first generation student, and I have found many opportunities while being there. I have access to many things like free parking, text books, many different clubs and sports to join. Not to mention that everyone there-staff, students, etc.- are amazing.
Juan Daniel
11/01/2018
I have been a student for already a good two months and a half. If I have to be honest I have really been enjoying my classes and the campus in general. I love the class sizes, I find that to be a really good help, for me as a student. Like I feel that it’s better to have 15 – 25 students per class instead of how other universities have classrooms up to 150 students. I say this is mayor advantage because teachers do notice when you are not there. So, they will check up on you either by mail or when they see you around campus or at class. It is good to have professors like that because sometimes we as human just need someone to check up on us once in a while. Especially right now as young adults. Being a young adult can be one of the most fragile states you would ever be in. Any little thing can affect you, work, school, personal life, etc. I am just glad that within in my community that the staff and many of my pears are very welcoming. Many of them even if you don’t know them, they will tell you hi, or give you a gesture that they acknowledge you. They will try to help you in any way possible no matter how long it can take, no matter how silly your question is, they will answer it. They have helped me in so many ways and in college is when we truly find our own self in life. I am just glad that I am doing it in a safe and friendly environment.
Caitlin
02/08/2018
I love CSU, it is a smaller school, but the people here are so kind. I feel so included and accepted for who I am. Everyone is very friendly and helpful. The classes are small, which is great because you can get more help from your professor. The campus may be small, but it has everything you need!
Monique
01/08/2018
Cardinal Stritch University was not one of my top choices for school. I had multiple doubts about coming here but the money really affected my decision. Stritch hands out a lot of money in scholarships which was very helpful when coming here. The school itself is okay and if you want to have a good time here I highly suggest you get in with a good group of friends. The classroom setting is very nice though. If you like smaller class sizes then this would be a good place to come and the professors are very helpful and understanding from who I've had so far. If you are trying to play sports and want a scholarship then this would be a good college to attend but understand that certain sports teams get no credit for what they do compared to other sports teams so if you don't like that then I would not suggest this school. Overall, Stritch was an okay experience.
Rosa
12/03/2017
Cardinal Stritch has a welcoming and warm environment. Its classroom sizes are small enough to provide the student with a good relationship with their professor and feel more comfortable to participate in class. Cardinal also is a very united community in which makes every one of its students feel supported and hopeful for the future.
Amanda
09/25/2017
Cardinal Stritch University is incredibly average, in my opinion. The class sizes are small which is nice, but it's a commuter school, so there's hardly anyone around on the weekends. It's pretty removed from Milwaukee culture, and is difficult to get anywhere without a car. I would NOT recommend living on campus as it is SO boring.
Helen
04/28/2017
Cardinal Stritch University is a very diverse school. Despite that it is a Catholic school, it is open to students who are non-catholic. The classrooms are small which make it easier to understand the course material. Teachers are accessible after class. The dorms are usually quiet and peaceful. There many opportunities given that most students take advantage of such as free tutoring, counseling, and much more. Many of the staff member are really nice and helpful as well as the students. All you really have to do is ask for help or guidance and a solution will be found as quick as possible.
Haley
12/19/2016
If you want a small campus with small class sizes, Stritch is for you. The professors are phenomenal and really want to get to know their students. I have already had professors offer to be references, and have shown me internship sites they found. It is ten minutes away from downtown Milwaukee so there is plenty to do. If you want a party lifestyle, we have that. If you want a quieter academic lifestyle we have that too.
The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Cardinal Stritch University is 81%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020, _____ students were offered admission.
What should every freshman at your school know before they start?
In my opinion as a college student who has an elder brother at a huge college i would have to say you have to tailor your college selections to your childs personality. Make a wise decision on the size and type of school they attend to maximize the ability for your child to grow. I know from personal expeircine college students who are in the right enviroment flourish just as the seeds that are thrown into the fertile soil yet just as the seeds that get cast into the stoney and malnurished soil, college students who are set into a bad and restrictive college enviroment wither and get consumed by the negative aspects of life and bet bogged down. Thus i conclud for the growth and behavior of your son or daughter i highly recomend you searching for the school that fits your childs way of life and outlook on life to make the most intelligent and correct decision in their life. Remember this decision will make or break the success of your child for the rest of his life.
What kind of person should not attend this school?
The kind of person that should not attend this school as an adult learner is someone who does not like to do research and write papers. There also is alot of group projects. You must plan on spending at least 2 hrs per week with your group members.
What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?
I personally attend the Madison, Wisconsin campus so I tend to get emails about topics more specific to the day to day student life of the Milwaukee, Wisconsin campus. I am an enrolled in their program for working adults and take one class at a time which meets one night a week. There is a high volume of homework inbetween classes so you must be self-disciplined in order to accomplish good grades.
What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?
The location of my school is great. The professors are WONDERFUL and care very much about their students. The class sizes are very small and the students are all very friendly.
CSU is best known for it's business and nursing programs: one of the best schools in southeast Wisconsin for those disciplines, actually. This, and the caring community of students and faculty that walk the halls. We're proud to show others the "Stritch Experience" to communities all over the US.
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The campus is very welcoming, and comfortable. The education program is awesome. I knew I would learn more at Stritch than at any other school. And I really feel like that has proved to be true.
Since we have such a small population here at Stritch it is so much better in small classes because each professor is able to know your name and have more time to interact with every student one on one. My favorite class is psychology so far. I haven't had so much interest in a class before. It doesn't even feel like a class because the professor makes the material so fun and easy to learn. Students here at Cardinal Stritch probably study on a daily basis. Everytime I go into the library I see kids everywhere working on homework. At the moment I am undecided in my major but I am hoping by taking more classes I will eventually find what I am most interested in doing in the future.
What are the most popular student activities/groups?
I think that most of the popular events would be some of the hall events when people gather to do different activities with other kids who stay on campus, but of course even commuters are welcome! Also we have lots of groups such as: Psychology club, Spanish club, and different student orginizations. It is nice because if there is a group that we don't offer, you are always welcome to start one!
When I came to the school I was hesitant because it was so small and I wasn't sure if it would be the right fit for me. Eventually I learned that the small population helped me meet almost everyone and it is very convinient to study and to also be involved in multiple things around campus.
What is the stereotype of students at your school? Is this stereotype accurate?
Personally, I think at Cardinal Stritch University we have such a respectful and caring enviroment and I can't say that I have heard any types of stereotypes. We are taught to accept everyone as they are.
What's the most frustrating thing about your school?
Parts of the the campus (a few remaining classrooms and some of the res halls) are a little outdated. But that issue is being remedied steadily as the school grows.
All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA.
Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.
100% of students attending Cardinal Stritch University receive some sort of financial aid.
40% were awarded federal grants.76%received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.
