"High achievement always takes place in the framework of high expectation." Wildcat Questionnaire Click Here
The Wildcat staff is committed towards considering incoming student-athletes from a variety of experience levels within the sport of swimming and diving. Our main priority is bringing together quality people who are willing to find joy in creating something special together during their four year student-athlete experience and beyond. We pride ourselves on student-athletes continuously growing in and out of the pool, with many of our student-athletes going lifetime best performances throughout their four years within the program.
Over the last several years, the Wildcats have put together the most successful 4-year period in program history with 3 MIAC Championships, 4 Swimmer of the Year Awards, 4 Coaching Staff of the Year Awards, 3 top 20 NCAA Finishes, 1 NCAA Champion, and 1 NCAA Record. The group has amased over 40+ All-America Awards and continues to have student-athletes within the program who are capable of competing at the NCAA Championships. If you are interested in seeing some of the progress of our student-athletes, please let Coach Eckberg know when speaking with him as he keeps this information readily available.
Academically, the program is one of the top performing teams in the NCAA with a 4-year average GPA of approximately 3.75. Over the last several years we have had an NCAA Woman of the Year Nominee and 4x Conference Athlete of the Year. We have one of the highest averages in lifetime best performances at our conference championships amongst top 50 programs within DIII, with a 65%!!
We are striving to bring together student-athletes from around the country who value the following:
If you believe St. Catherine University and our swim program might be a fit for you, please fill out the recruiting questionnaire at the top of this page and also consider emailing Co-Head Coach, Dan Eckberg at dheckberg535@stkate.edu
Cost includes tuition, living costs, books and supplies, and fees minus the average grants and scholarships for federal financial aid recipients.
Depending on the federal, state, or institutional grant aid available, students in your income bracket may pay more or less than the overall average costs.
| Family income | Average cost |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $17,228 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $17,943 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $19,378 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $20,119 |
| $110,001+ | $21,773 |
| Graduated | 61% |
| Transferred | 30% |
| Withdrew | 8% |
| Still enrolled | 1% |
| Making progress | 29% |
| Not making progress | 28% |
| Forbearance | 15% |
| Deferment | 14% |
| Paid in full | 9% |
| Default | 3% |
| Student population | 3,865 |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 2,546 |
| Graduate enrollment | 1,319 |
| White | 55% |
| Asian | 13% |
| Black | 12% |
| Hispanic | 12% |
| Two or more races | 4% |
