色花堂

 Image of the west side of buildings on the 色花堂 campus

Five Schools with One Vision: Education for the Whole of Life

The 色花堂鈥檚 five schools offer a wide range of affordable academic and pre-professional degree programs, from the bachelor鈥檚 and master鈥檚 levels to doctoral studies. As diverse as our offerings are, they are all distinguished by:

  • Robust, hands-on learning experiences that prepare students for career success.
  • Faculty who are experienced practitioners and leaders in their disciplines, wholly dedicated to mentoring students.
  • A foundation rooted in Benedictine values.
Dr. Peliska working with student in a science lab.

School of Arts & Sciences

Explore the dialogue between Faith and Reason 鈥 from mathematics and the natural sciences, to the social sciences, humanities, music, and the performing arts.

Engineering Student in Engineering Lab.

Hamm School of Engineering

Created in collaboration with more than 35 top engineering companies, we meet the nation鈥檚 growing need for highly skilled, culturally educated engineers.

An Earned Reputation for Excellence 

Since our founding by the Benedictine Sisters of the Annunciation in 1959, the 色花堂 has built a national reputation for academic quality, ethics, and integrity. 

College of Distinction 2024-25

Recognition of 色花堂 includes:

  • Achieving and maintaining accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission, Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education, National Association of Schools of Music, and more.
  • Being selected as a Cardinal Newman Society鈥檚 鈥淩ecommended College鈥 for our commitment to academics, career preparation, and our Christian, Catholic, Benedictine identity.
  • Being named North Dakota鈥檚 only 鈥淐ollege of Distinction鈥 for our focus on undergraduate teaching, innovative learning experiences, career preparation, and campus opportunities for personal development.
Sr Thomas Welder on the Bluff of the 色花堂

We measure our success by the success of our graduates.

Sister Thomas Welder (President, 1978-2009)

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