“Private Catholic graduate school of theology and ministry in Rochester, New York.”
St. Bernard's School of Theology and Ministry is a private Catholic graduate school in Rochester, New York that traces its origins to 1893. It offers master's degrees, graduate certificates, permanent diaconate formation and live synchronous distance learning at its Pittsford campus and extensions in Albany and Syracuse.
International Students
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
What's inside
OPT → H-1B conversion rates by nationality (FOIA-sourced)
Top H-1B alumni employers and median sponsored wage
Need-blind / meets-full-need policies for international applicants
ISSO contact, I-20 processing times, and SEVP certification
International-only scholarships and CSS Profile rules
English proficiency requirements (TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, PTE)
Rankings
Admissions
Admissions Insights
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
What's inside
ED, EA, and RD acceptance rates with applied/admitted counts
Acceptance rate broken down by country of origin
Application portal and admissions snapshot narrative
Letters of recommendation, supplemental essay, interview policies
Requirements notes and academic prerequisites
Direct admissions contact email and phone
Cost & Financial Aid
Cost & Aid Intelligence
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
What's inside
Named scholarships with eligibility and value (incl. international-only awards)
Need-aware vs. need-blind policy for international applicants
Financial aid notes and methodology
Mandatory health insurance cost and plan name
Net-cost estimate for your family income bracket
Campus Life
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
What's inside
Clubs and societies count, named sports, traditions list
Housing notes (beyond the freshman-housing-required flag)
Academic culture and student-life highlights
City integration and off-campus context
Academics & Programs
Master's Degree Programs
Graduate theological and ministerial formation degrees delivered on-campus and via live online instruction.
Master of Arts in Theological StudiesMaster of Arts in Ministry
Graduate Certificate Programs
Shorter credentials in theology, ministry, and evangelization for lay leaders and ministers.
Certificate in EvangelizationGraduate Certificate in Theology
Permanent Diaconate Formation
Academic and spiritual formation for men preparing for the permanent diaconate in partnership with dioceses in upstate New York.
Career Outlook
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
