Established 2010 President Frank Papatheofanis Phone +1 760-471-1316 Founded 2010 Color Maroon and gold | Opened 2011 Enrollment 104 students (2016-17) Mascot Firebirds Number of students 104 Motto Inquiry Seeking Wisdom | |
Address 1637 Capalina Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069, USA Similar Palomar College, MiraCosta College, California State University, St Katherine Orthodox, Brightwood College in Vista Profiles | ||
St. Katherine College is an undergraduate college located in San Marcos, California. It opened in 2011, and as of 2016, it has 104 students enrolled. St. Katherine teaches liberal arts and sciences. St. Katherine is only the second undergraduate institution in the U.S. with an affiliation to the Orthodox Church, and the first college of liberal arts and sciences in the Orthodox Christian tradition. The College is regionally accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC).
For the 2016-2017 academic year, St. Katherine College was awarded an "A"-grade by the American Council of Trustees and Alumni for its emphasis on a comprehensive core curriculum.
Sports
St. Katherine College currently offers intercollegiate sports and competes as a National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) Division I institution : Baseball, Women's Basketball, Men's and Women's Cross Country, Men's and Women's Soccer, and Women's Softball.
On December 28, 2013, St. Katherine's men's basketball program gained national attention when it faced off against then No. 20 ranked San Diego State University and Pac-12 Conference member University of Utah on consecutive nights, losing by 83 points and 73 points respectively.