Saint Norbert College
De Pere, Wisconsin · Private Nonprofit · 85.7% acceptance rate
ROI Score: 53/100 · Below Average Value
Data: 2024-25 College Scorecard release
Saint Norbert College scores 53 (Below Average Value). The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.680 reflects the mismatch between private-college debt levels ($26,731 median) and regional Wisconsin labor market wages. The 71.3% completion rate is the relative bright spot. Note that the repayment rate sub-score is imputed (actual data missing), reducing confidence in the full ROI calculation. CS (8 graduates, $70,730 year one) and Accounting (24 graduates, $59,630 year one) are the clearest financial standouts.
Saint Norbert College
Quick Numbers
| In-state tuition + fees | $45,580/yr |
| Out-of-state tuition + fees | $45,580/yr |
| Average net price | $26,172/yr |
| Total 4-year cost (net) | $104,688 |
| Median earnings (10yr post-entry) | $58,363 |
| Average earnings (6yr post-entry) | $39,300 |
| Median debt at graduation | $26,731 |
| Estimated monthly loan payment | $283 |
| Estimated payback period | 10.5 years |
| 6-year graduation rate | 71.3% |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 1,662 |
Data as of 2024-2025. Source: College Scorecard API (U.S. Department of Education).
The Full Financial Picture
The first number you'll see is the sticker price: $45,580/year, which covers tuition and fees only. After grants, scholarships, and aid, the average student here pays a net price of $26,172/year, or roughly $104,688 over four years. That's the number to plan around.
What you actually pay depends a lot on what your family earns. Families making under $30,000/year pay an average of $19,721/year here, while families earning over $110,000 pay $29,888/year.
Among graduates who borrowed, the median federal loan debt from this school is $26,731, which works out to about $283 a month on the standard 10-year repayment plan. Our debt-to-earnings ratio divides that debt by average earnings six years after entry ($39,300) and comes to 0.68, under 1.0, meaning median debt is less than a full year of those earnings.
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships, by income bracket.
| Family Income | Avg Net Price/Year |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $19,721 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $21,811 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $21,918 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $23,332 |
| $110,001+ | $29,888 |
Cost by Income Bracket Explained
Lower-income families (under $30K)
With only 14.7% Pell rate, Saint Norbert serves relatively few low-income students. For those who do attend with this aid package, the 10.5-year payback period and $39,300 average earnings create real financial pressure in early career.
Middle-income families ($30K-$110K)
The $48,001-$75,000 bracket pays $21,918 and the $75,001-$110,000 bracket rises to $23,332 per year. The unusually flat net price across income bands ($19,721 to $29,888) means the aid model does not heavily favor any income bracket - everyone pays roughly similar amounts. Middle-income families need to be in a health, accounting, or CS track for the financial math to work.
Higher-income families ($110K+)
Families earning $110,000 or more pay $29,888 per year - $119,552 over four years. Against $39,300 average six-year earnings, this is a difficult financial case.
Earnings by Major
Top 10 most popular majors at Saint Norbert College with available earnings data.
| Major | Median Earnings | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Biology | $62,683 | D |
| Finance and Financial Management | $72,464 | C+ |
| Business Administration and Management | $64,162 | C |
| Communication and Media Studies | $52,927 | C |
| Psychology | $44,634 | D |
| Teacher Education | $46,418 | C |
| Accounting | $76,669 | C+ |
| Marketing | $81,731 | C |
| Teacher Education, Subject-Specific | $47,861 | C |
| Mathematics | $73,029 | C+ |
Earnings reflect median 4-year post-completion (or 1-year where 4-year unavailable). Grades based on debt-to-earnings ratio.
Program Analysis
Why these programs deliver their earnings outcomes.
Computer Science
CS (8 graduates) earns $70,730 year one and $96,237 year four with a B-grade debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.382. Median debt of $27,000 is manageable against these earnings. Small program volume limits Scorecard confidence, but CS graduates from any accredited institution compete well in the Green Bay and Fox Valley tech market. This is the clearest financial value at Saint Norbert.
Accounting
Accounting (24 graduates) earns $59,630 year one and $76,669 year four with a C+-grade debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.453 and $27,000 median debt. Wisconsin CPA preparation and placement in regional accounting firms drive these outcomes.
Finance and Financial Management
Finance (42 graduates) earns $51,451 year one and $72,464 year four with a C+-grade debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.525. This is the largest business program at Saint Norbert by graduate count.
Biology
Biology (50 graduates) earns $31,734 at year one and $62,683 at year four, with a D-grade debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.796 and $25,250 median debt. The year-one to year-four gap is wide, reflecting graduate school enrollment. Students in biology who plan for medical or graduate programs should budget for significant additional borrowing beyond the $25,250 undergraduate figure.
Psychology
Psychology (33 graduates) earns $30,866 year one and $44,634 year four with a D-grade debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.875 and $27,000 median debt. Graduates carry near-full debt against wages that won't support comfortable repayment for several years. Students choosing psychology at Saint Norbert should have a specific graduate program plan or be prepared for early financial constraint.
How Graduates Do
Earnings
Loan Repayment
| Metric | This School | Median of schools we score |
|---|---|---|
| 1-year repayment | N/A | 68.8% |
| 3-year repayment | N/A | 73.6% |
| 5-year repayment | 83.8% | 67.7% |
| 7-year repayment | 87.3% | 72.8% |
Completion Rate
Trends Over Time
How Saint Norbert College’s cost and outcomes have moved across College Scorecard releases (2009-2024).
Average Net Price
Completion Rate
Median Earnings, 10 Years After Entry (as reported)
Earnings reflect borrowers measured 10 years after entry and publish on an irregular cadence with a multi-year reporting lag, so this series shows only the years the Department of Education reported - the data is never interpolated.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, release years shown. Net price and completion are reported annually.
Admissions Snapshot
| Acceptance rate | 85.7% |
| SAT Math (25th-75th) | 508-610 |
| SAT Reading (25th-75th) | 525-680 |
| ACT Composite (25th-75th) | 21-28 |
| Enrollment | 1,662 |
| Pell Grant recipients | 14.7% |
| Avg faculty salary (monthly) | $9,440 |
Saint Norbert admits 85.7% of applicants with SAT Math 508-610 and Reading 525-680, ACT composite 21-28. This is open-access in practice - the wide SAT Reading range (155 points) reflects a heterogeneous applicant pool. Test scores are a weak predictor of admission outcomes here.
Compared to Similar Schools
Peer institutions matched by type, size, and selectivity.
| School | ROI | Net Price | 10yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Norbert College (this school) | 53 | $26,172 | $58,363 |
| Bellin College | 72 | $37,408 | $76,222 |
| The Master's University and Seminary | 54 | $32,647 | $57,106 |
| Roanoke College | 53 | $24,503 | $58,047 |
| Randolph-Macon College | 52 | $27,866 | $58,448 |
| Alverno College | 39 | $22,540 | $53,145 |
Who Thrives Here
Students prioritizing financial return should choose Computer Science, Accounting, or Finance over Biology, Psychology, or Sociology - the gap between best and worst programs here is large. The 85.7% acceptance rate is broadly accessible. With only 14.7% Pell grant rate, the student body skews toward middle- and upper-income Wisconsin families.
The Verdict: Proceed With Caution
The money case for Saint Norbert College is mixed, and worth a hard look before you commit. At $26,172 per year after aid, the typical graduate earns $58,363 ten years after entry, which means it takes about 10.5 years to earn the cost back. For context, the median payback across the schools we score is about 12 years. Whether it's worth it comes down to your major and your aid package.
What it has going for it: its 71.3% graduation rate. What to keep an eye on: a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.68 (median across the schools we score: 0.61).
Median debt of $26,731 among graduates who borrowed, against average earnings of $39,300 six years after entry, gives a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.68. That is under 1.0 (a full year of those earnings); the median across the schools we score is about 0.61. Your major - and how much you borrow - really matters.
Saint Norbert College: Common Questions
Is Saint Norbert College worth it?
In our view, the money case is mixed and worth a hard look before you commit. Saint Norbert College scores 53/100 on our ROI scale. At $26,172 a year after aid the typical graduate earns $58,363 ten years after entry, so it takes about 10.5 years to earn the cost back. For context, the median payback across the schools we score is about 12 years.
How much does Saint Norbert College cost after financial aid?
The average net price - the cost of attendance (tuition, fees, books, supplies and average living costs) minus grants and scholarships, for full-time, first-time students receiving federal aid - is about $26,172 a year, or roughly $104,688 over four years. Because it counts living costs, it can run above tuition alone. That is the number to plan around. Actual cost varies by family income, per the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
What do Saint Norbert College graduates earn?
The typical graduate earns about $58,363 ten years after enrolling, roughly $16,563 a year more than the median high-school graduate ($41,800, per NCES, 2022). That earnings gap is what has to cover the cost of the degree.
How long does it take to pay off Saint Norbert College?
We estimate the payback period - the time it takes for the earnings bump over a high-school graduate to cover what you spent - at about 10.5 years for Saint Norbert College. The median across the schools we track is about 12 years.
How much debt do Saint Norbert College graduates take on?
Among graduates who borrowed, median federal loan debt from this school is about $26,731, against average earnings of $39,300 six years after entry - a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.68. That is under 1.0 (a full year of those earnings); the median across the schools we score is about 0.61. How much you borrow really matters.
What is the graduation rate at Saint Norbert College?
The six-year graduation rate is 71.3%, at or above the 64% national average for four-year schools (NCES, 2022). Completion is 15% of our ROI score, since a degree you don't finish rarely pays back.
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Vintage: 2024-2025 · Last updated: 2026-03-25
Earnings reflect median outcomes for all federal financial aid recipients. Individual results vary by major, effort, and career path.