Accreditation
Conception Seminary College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and is authorized to grant the following degrees and certificates: Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, Bachelors in Philosophical and Theological Studies and a certificate in Pre-Theological Studies. CSC is dedicated to providing an enriching and rigorous intellectual formation program for its students in service of dioceses and religious orders.
Higher Learning Commission
230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500
Chicago, IL 60604
Telephone: (800) 621-7440
Website: Higher Learning Commission
Conception Seminary College is also a member of the following organizations:
- National Association of College Seminaries
- American Association of Higher Education
- American Council on Education
- National Catholic Educational Association
- American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Offices
The Missouri Department of Higher Education serves as a clearinghouse for student complaints in higher education in cases where a student has first exhausted all avenues for resolution at his or her institution. The MDHE complaint policy and filing instructions may be accessed here.
The Clery Act Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is part of Conception Seminary College’s compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. In this report, you will find information about reporting crime, safety and security policies and programs, crime statistics, fire safety and fire statistics.
A notice of reportable incidents required by The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act can be found here.
Graduation and Retention Rates for Traditional First Time Students Seeking a Bachelor of Arts Degree
| Year | IPED Cohort | Retention to next year | Retention % | Graduates of the Cohorts | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 14 | 8 | 57.14% | 4 | 28.57% |
| 2013 | 19 | 16 | 84.21% | 11 | 57.89% |
| 2014 | 16 | 5 | 31.25% | 4 | 25.00% |
| 2015 | 19 | 11 | 57.89% | 7 | 36.84% |
| 2016 | 11 | 5 | 45.45% | 1 | 9.09% |
| 2017 | 14 | 12 | 85.71% | 9 | 64.29% |
| 2018 | 8 | 6 | 75.00% | 4 | 50.00% |
| 2019 | 4 | 3 | 75.00% | 3 | 75.00% |
| 2020 | 3 | 2 | 66.67% | 1 | 33.33% |
| 2021 | 3 | 3 | 100% | 3 | 100% |
| 2022 | 4 | 4 | 100% | ||
| 2023 | 8 | 7 | 87.5% | ||
| 2024 | 7 | 5 | 71.4% | ||
| 2025 | 7 |
IPED Cohort = First time, full time, degree-seeking student
Graduation and Retention Rates for Pre-Theology Students Seeking a Bachelor of Arts Degree
| Semester | Number of New Pre-Theology Students | Retention to next year | Retention % | Number of Graduates of the Cohorts | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Fall | 2 | 2 | 100.00% | 2 | 100.00% |
| 2013 Fall | 2 | 1 | 50.00% | 1 | 100.00% |
| 2014 Fall | 1 | 1 | 100.00% | 1 | 100.00% |
| 2015 Fall | 7 | 6 | 85.71% | 4 | 66.67% |
| 2016 Fall | 4 | 4 | 100.00% | 3 | 75.00% |
| 2017 Fall | 5 | 4 | 80.00% | 4 | 80.00% |
| 2018 Fall | 0 | 0 | |||
| 2019 Fall | 2 | 1 | 50.00% | 2* | 100.00% |
| 2020 Fall | 2 | 1 | 50.00% | 1 | 50.00% |
| 2022 Fall | 3 | 2 | 66.7% | 2 | 66.7% |
| 2023 Fall | 2 | 2 | 100% | ||
| 2024 Fall | 2 |
*one student completed program in one year
For more information on student outcome data, demographics, financial aid, campus safety, and other matters, please see Conception’s listing on the College Navigator website.
Conception Seminary College makes reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities. All College facilities to which a student must have access are zero-entry or ramp accessible. Classroom technology exists to aid students with hearing impairments. Other accommodations are made as needed.
