St. Norbert College
International Education Programs in Wisconsin
STUDENT CENTERED – GLOBALLY FOCUSED
Why choose St. Norbert College for your higher education?
— A Highly Regarded Education
St. Norbert College has a history of more than 110 years of educational excellence. In 2007, U.S. News and World Report put St. Norbert among the top national liberal arts institutions of higher learning in the United States. Regionally, St. Norbert has ranked in the top three or four small colleges or universities in the entire mid-west of the country (out of 2,100 schools). The College has been recognized by national awards for internationalizing the campus and for its study abroad programs.
— The Perfect Size
Our student body consists of approximately 2,000 from 32 countries and 29 US States. Our more than 150 professors are national and internationally recognized in their fields of study. Ninety-three percent of them have their Doctorates or equivalent terminal degrees. Classes at St. Norbert are small and personal. Energetic, welcoming, collaborative, and safe are words that describe the community of St. Norbert College.
— The Perfect Location
The university campus of St. Norbert is located in a bend of the picturesque Fox River, in a secure suburb of the city of Green Bay, Wisconsin (a metropolitan area of 250,000 people). The big cities of Chicago, Milwaukee, and Minneapolis are within easy driving distance of the campus. With four distinct seasons each year, students can enjoy a broad range of outside activities all year around.
— Unequaled Personal Attention
Ask the students of the College what make St. Norbert different and they will respond:
“It is the personal attention of our professors and the close interaction between they and their students.” Our ratio of 14 students to each professor greatly enhanced this personalized care.
Cutting-Edge Technology
A high-speed fibre-optic network connects all classrooms, administrative buildings, labs, and residences. WI/FI is also available throughout the campus. Further, computer labs, video-conferencing facilities, television and audio studios, as well as the most modern science labs are provided for our student research and study.
A Global Perspective
A significant percentage of our students opt to study abroad during their sophomore, junior, or senior years. The creates an unique international perspective and global climate within the campus. Similarly, international students attending St. Norbert are encouraged to have American roommates so that they can partake of a genuine American cultural experience during their stay at the College. For students who are interested in academic studies that are internationally oriented, the College has excellent programs in international business, international studies, economics, communications and media, political science and Computer science.
Other Issues
Admission Requirements
- A score of 24 on the ACT or of 1100 composite in the SAT
- Good grades in Secondary School
- At least a 550 in the paper TOEFL or a 213 in the Computer Based Test
- Proof of financial support for at least one year’s education costs
Academic Scholarships
St. Norbert College is one of the few universities in the United States that gives purely academic scholarships to international students. We offer scholarships that range from US$5,000 per year tp US$11,000 per year, depending on secondary grades of prospective students.
English as a Second Language Preparation
For those international students who cannot achieve the TOEFL standards above, St. Norbert has its own Language Institute dedicated to teaching university level reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension. Students who want or need to develop their facility with the English language can attend the Institute while waiting to enter the regular degree programs.
St. Norbert College
Center for International Education
100 Grant Street
De Pere, WI 54115 USA
Phone: 920-403-3378
Fax: 920-403-4083
Website: www.snc.edu/cie/futurestudents.html