St. Norbert College

Since 1121, members of the religious order founded by Norbert of Xanten have embraced a tradition of radical hospitality. Today, 900 years later at St. Norbert College, that same tradition lives on and is enthusiastically extended to you.

SNC is rooted in our Norbertine values and the college promotes "a collaborative way of life, grounded in the value of communio and expressed in teaching and learning, in study and research, and in the generous sharing of our resources."

Mission and traditions

Much has changed since 1898 when the college was founded to train young men for the priesthood, yet the deep sense of community you will find here and at our parish remains strongly rooted in the Norbertine order. As our mission states, we are dedicated to providing an education that fosters intellectual, spiritual and personal development.

One of the BestSt. Norbert was named one of the 2023 “Best in the Midwest” by The Princeton Review’s rankings of the best 355 colleges. The goal of the Princeton Review is to identify standout colleges and universities within each region of the country.

A College of DistinctionFor 2023-2024, St. Norbert College was named a College of Distinction in multiple categories. These recognitions include Catholic colleges, Wisconsin colleges, Business - Education and Career Development.

A Reputation for Building CharacterSt. Norbert was named to the John Templeton Foundation Honor Roll for Character-Building Colleges as a college with exemplary programs that inspire students to lead ethical and civic-minded lives.A Leading Catholic Liberal Arts CollegeIn its 2018 guide to “America’s Best Colleges,” St. Norbert was ranked as one of the Best National Liberal Arts Colleges, making it one of the top 10 Catholic liberal arts colleges in the nation.Great Teaching, Successful Outcomes Colleges of Distinction continued to recognize St. Norbert College in 2018-19 for its engaged students, great teaching, vibrant community and successful outcomes.

A Great ValueWith rankings that combine educational quality, affordability and alumni success, Money magazine ranked St. Norbert 294 out of 727 colleges as one of the 2018 “Best Colleges for Your Money.”