Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Description:
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is a private, Lasallian Catholic university whose 400-acre undergraduate campus is located in Winona, Minnesota, a town about 50 minutes east of Rochester. The university has a 13 to 1 student / faculty ratio, and undergraduates can choose from roughly 60 bachelor degree programs. The university ranks highly among midwestern colleges, and results from the National Survey of Student Engagement show that most Saint Mary's students found their college experience to be extremely positive. On the athletic front, the Saint Mary's Cardinals compete in the NCAA Division III Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC).
Admissions Data (2011):
- Percent of Applicants Admitted: 72%
- What Are Your Chances? (from Cappex.com)
- Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
- SAT Critical Reading: 430 / 560
- SAT Math: 440 / 560
- SAT Writing: - / -
- ACT Composite: 20 / 25
- ACT English: 20 / 26
- ACT Math: 18 / 25
Enrollment (2010):
- Total Enrollment: 6,058 (2,114 undergraduates)
- Gender Breakdown: 47% Male / 53% Female
- 68% Full-time
Costs (2011 - 12):
- Tuition and Fees: $27,250
- Books: $1,300 (why so much?)
- Room and Board: $7,150
- Other Expenses: $1,400
- Total Cost: $37,100
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Financial Aid (2009 - 10):
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 99%
- Saint Mary's University Scholarships (Cappex.com)
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Grants: 96%
- Loans: 73%
- Average Amount of Aid
- Grants: $13,319
- Loans: $7,302
Most Popular Majors:
Accounting, Business, Criminal Justice, Human Resources Management, Marketing
Retention and Graduation Rates:
- First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 75%
- 4-Year Graduation Rate: 51%
- 6-Year Graduation Rate: 59%
Data Source:
National Center for Educational Statistics
More Minnesota Colleges - Information and Admissions Data:
Augsburg | Bethel | Carleton | Concordia College Moorhead | Concordia University Saint Paul | Crown | Gustavus Adolphus | Hamline | Macalester | Minnesota State Mankato | North Central | Northwestern College | Saint Benedict | St. Catherine | Saint John's | Saint Mary's | St. Olaf | St. Scholastica | St. Thomas | UM Crookston | UM Duluth | UM Morris | UM Twin Cities | Winona State
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Mission Statement:
mission statement from the Saint Mary's University website
"In the Lasallian spirit of faith and zeal, Saint Mary's University - a global and diverse learning community - serves students through relevant and innovative educational programs, experiences, and enterprises. The university is nourished by its Catholic intellectual, moral, and cultural traditions and is inspired by excellence in teaching as modeled by Saint John Baptist de La Salle, founder of the Brothers of the Christian Schools. The hallmark of the university is its commitment to serve the needs of individual learners and promote life-long learning in a variety of contexts:
- The College integrates undergraduate education in the liberal arts with a residential experience to challenge and support students in their intellectual, spiritual, personal, and professional development.
- The Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs provides relevant and rigorous academic experiences for adult learners through an integration of practical, professional, and ethical education offered in dynamic and caring environments.
- Enterprising outreach and consulting programs provide a wide range of services that promote individual growth and organizational development.
