Saint Norbert College is a private nonprofit smaller four-year college in De Pere, WI, focused on bachelor’s-level study with a suburban campus setting, with about 1,662 undergraduates, an acceptance rate of about 85.7%, listed tuition around $45,580 and typical net price of $26,172 after grants, first-year retention of 83.7%, about 71.3% of students graduating within six years, and median earnings of $49,775 six years after enrollment.

Grade for Saint Norbert College

Letter grades from Best Universities methodology. Overall grade blends the categories below for schools in that ranking cohort.

Overall grade

C

Best Universities compares this school with national benchmarks for similar institutions.

How are grades calculated?

Affordability
D-

$26,172Average net price

Outcomes
B

71.3%Graduation rate

Career
C+

$49,775Median earnings, 6 years after entry

Economic Access
D-

14.7%Pell Grant recipient share

Key facts for Saint Norbert College

Tuition (in-state)
$45,580
Tuition (out-of-state)
$45,580
Total cost of attendance
$59,422
Average net price
$26,172
Acceptance rate
85.7%
Total enrollment
1,662
Graduation rate
71.3%
Median earnings, 6 years after entry
$49,775

Key rankings for Saint Norbert College

Where Saint Norbert College ranks among four-year colleges nationwide on selected cost and outcome measures. Rank 1 is best on that measure (lowest cost or debt; highest earnings, retention, or graduation). These are single-measure standings, not Best Universities list placement.

#1,354 of 1,811

Net Price

#589 of 1,816

Earnings

#510 of 1,808

Retention

#368 of 1,850

Graduation

#1,426 of 1,767

Debt

What stands out at Saint Norbert College

Saint Norbert College in De Pere, WI is a four-year college where bachelor’s-level study is the main focus.

  • Midsize suburb
  • 1,662 undergraduates
Average net price$26,172
Acceptance rate85.7%
Pell Grant recipient share14.7%
Graduation rate71.3%
Median earnings, 6 years after entry$49,775
First-year retention83.7%

Both average net price after aid and six-year earnings register above national medians for similar schools, consistent with a higher cost that is paired with stronger early-career pay in this data.

First-year retention and graduation both track at or above national benchmarks for similar schools, suggesting relatively steady progress for students who start here.

The college admits a large share of applicants yet reports a smaller-than-typical Pell Grant share among undergraduates—useful context when discussing affordability with middle- and higher-income families.

Best Universities methodology explains how grades and ranked-list placements are calculated.

Student measures: Cost, completion, earnings, retention, and debt.

Institution context: Enrollment, demographics, faculty, setting, and admissions.

At a glance

Cost, outcomes & access at Saint Norbert College

Two related measures side by side for a quick scan.

Net Price and Earnings

Average net price (after aid)
$26,172
Median earnings 6 years after entry
$49,775

Retention and Graduation

First-year retention
83.7%
Graduation rate (within 6 years)
71.3%

Acceptance and Pell Grant Share

Acceptance rate
85.7%
Undergraduate Pell recipient share
14.7%
Total cost and tuition

Annual figures on one dollar scale, so bar lengths are comparable within this chart. Total cost of attendance covers tuition, fees, and living costs. Listed tuition is the price before aid; average net price is what students paid after grants and scholarships.

Total cost of attendance$59,422
Listed tuition (in-state)$45,580
Listed tuition (out-of-state)$45,580
Room and board (on campus)$14,004
Average net price (after aid)$26,172

In-state tuition is above the national median of $19,284 for similar four-year colleges, while out-of-state tuition is above the national median of $26,816.

How Saint Norbert College compares

Figures are for four-year colleges. State, region, and national columns use the middle value (median) for similar schools; retention uses averages for region and nation. Region shown: Great Lakes (region 3).

This school vs state, regional, and national benchmarks

Net price

This school$26,172
State (WI)$21,260
Region$19,780
National$19,923

Earnings, 6 years

This school$49,775
State (WI)$48,502
Region$45,919
National$45,225

Retention

This school83.7%
State (WI)76.4%
Region74.8%
National74.9%

Graduation

This school71.3%
State (WI)63.3%
Region57.6%
National54.4%

Median debt

This school$26,731
State (WI)$23,094
Region$24,000
National$23,250

Swipe sideways to compare state, region, and national figures.

Measure This school State (WI) Region Nation
Net price$26,172Above national median$21,260$19,780$19,923
Earnings, 6 years$49,775Above national median$48,502$45,919$45,225
Retention83.7%Above national median76.4%74.8%74.9%
Graduation71.3%Above national median63.3%57.6%54.4%
Acceptance rate85.7%Above national median81.5%78.2%77.0%
Pell share14.7%Below national median25.5%31.4%33.9%
Median debt$26,731Above national median$23,094$24,000$23,250
3-year cohort default rate0.0%About the same0.0%0.0%0.0%

Recent 3-year cohort default rates are near zero because of the federal student loan payment pause and are not useful for school-to-school comparison.

Campus & institution details for Saint Norbert College

Campus settingMidsize suburb
Official websitewww.snc.edu/
Student–faculty ratio14:1
Full-time faculty82.2%
Avg monthly faculty salary$9,440
SAT midpointReading & Writing 600 · Math 590

Share of undergraduates in each group. Gender and race or ethnicity are reported separately, so each set totals about 100%.

Women53.5%
Men46.5%
Black or African American1.9%
Hispanic / Latino5.4%
White82.7%
Asian1.3%
Two or more races2.4%
International students1.7%

Confirm program details and current staffing on the college website.

Frequently asked questions about Saint Norbert College

Common questions about Saint Norbert College, answered with Best Universities cost and outcome figures. For how we rank schools, use the methodology link in the header; for deadlines and aid, rely on the college’s official site.

Where is Saint Norbert College located?

Saint Norbert College is located in De Pere, WI. If the college has more than one campus, confirm addresses and program locations on the school's official site or with the admissions office.

What kind of school is Saint Norbert College?

Saint Norbert College is a private nonprofit four-year college. Best Universities compares it with similar four-year institutions for ranking and benchmark purposes.

How much does it cost to attend Saint Norbert College (tuition and net price)?

Listed sticker tuition is $45,580 for in-state students and $45,580 for out-of-state students. Average net price (typical annual cost after grant and scholarship aid for full-time, first-time undergraduates) is about $26,172. Your actual net price depends on income, residency, and aid.

What is Saint Norbert College's acceptance rate?

The overall undergraduate acceptance rate is about 85.7% for the year shown. Selectivity can vary by program or campus; check admissions for the path you care about.

How large is Saint Norbert College's undergraduate student body?

Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,662. Enrollment changes over time and may span multiple campuses depending on how the school reports.

What are completion and earnings outcomes for Saint Norbert College?

Median earnings six years after entry at Saint Norbert College are roughly $49,775. Outcomes vary widely by major, occupation, and region. About 71.3% of students graduate on time or soon after. Individual trajectories differ from these population-level measures.

How does Best Universities rank Saint Norbert College?

Among similar schools nationwide, Saint Norbert College stands as follows on selected measures: Average net price (#1,354 of 1,811); Median earnings, 6 years after entry (#589 of 1,816); First-year retention (#510 of 1,808); Graduation rate (#368 of 1,850); Median loan debt (#1,426 of 1,767). Those are single-measure ranks, not a single overall list place. See the methodology page for how Best Universities builds ranked lists.

Where should I go for admissions and official information about Saint Norbert College?

For application deadlines, requirements, campus visits, and program lists, use Saint Norbert College’s official website. Best Universities publishes cost and outcome figures for comparison; it does not replace the institution’s admissions or financial aid office.

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All figures for Saint Norbert College
FieldValue
InstitutionSaint Norbert College
Official websitewww.snc.edu/
City, stateDe Pere, WI
School typeFour-year college
Undergraduate enrollment1,662
Listed tuition (in-state)$45,580
Listed tuition (out-of-state)$45,580
Listed tuition (generic)$45,580
Total cost of attendance$59,422
Room and board (on campus)$14,004
Average net price$26,172
Median earnings, 6 years after entry$49,775
Median earnings, 8 years after entry$52,831
Median earnings, 10 years after entry$58,363
Median loan debt$26,731
3-year cohort default rate0.0%
First-year retention83.7%
Graduation rate (4-year programs)71.3%
Graduation rate (shorter programs)Not reported
Acceptance rate85.7%
SAT average1,182
ACT average27
Pell Grant share14.7%
Share with federal loans43.5%
Part-time enrollment share0.7%
Campus settingMidsize suburb
Student–faculty ratio14
Avg monthly faculty salary$9,440
Full-time faculty share82.2%
Online onlyNo
HBCUNo
SAT midpoint, Math590
SAT midpoint, Reading & Writing600
Share of undergraduates, women53.5%
Share of undergraduates, men46.5%
Share of undergraduates, Black1.9%
Share of undergraduates, Hispanic5.4%
Share of undergraduates, White82.7%
Share of undergraduates, Asian1.3%
Share of undergraduates, two or more races2.4%
Share of undergraduates, international1.7%
Net price, family income $0–30kNot reported
Net price, family income $30–48kNot reported
Net price, family income $48–75kNot reported
Net price, family income $75–110kNot reported
Net price, family income $110k+Not reported

Sources for Saint Norbert College

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