The College of St. Scholastica is a private Catholic Benedictine college in Duluth, Minnesota. It was founded in 1912 by a group of pioneering Benedictine Sisters who offered college courses to six young women. Today, the college offers undergraduate, graduate, and online degree programs in more than 60 areas of study. The College of St. Scholastica is known for its strong liberal arts foundation and commitment to social justice. The college has been ranked as one of the best colleges in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report.