Overview
Originally founded as a men’s college, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota is a coeducational Lasallian Catholic institution in southeast Minnesota. Saint Mary’s is home to a residential liberal arts college granting undergraduate degrees in 59 academic majors. As a Catholic university, Saint Mary’s celebrates weekday and Sunday mass at the Saint Thomas More Chapel. For students who wish to learn in a different culture, Saint Mary’s offers a number of study abroad programs including a London Theatre Program.
Acceptance Rate:
89%
Average Net Price:
$22,021
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.5
Average ACT Composite
23
Average SAT Composite
1145
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $45,080 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $45,080 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $11,200 |
| Books and Supplies | $1600 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
84%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
22%
Average Aid Per Year
$32,352
22%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,376
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$29,035
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
25%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$6118
28%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,376
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$27,906,136
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
54%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$8,842
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$16,654
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$205
Students receiving federal loans
53%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,253
Average Other Loans Per Year
$12,001
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Roman Catholic
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
1350
Students Applied
85
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
No
SAT Subject Tests
No
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | October 15 | |
| Fall Regular Decision | May 1 | June 1 |
| Spring Regular Decision | November 1 |
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Applications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
20%
Submitting ACT
1%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 23
Average SAT Composite: 1145
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.5
Average GPA
Admissions Resources
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
3,831
Total Number of Undergrads
1,075
0
100
50%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
57%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
18:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
115
Faculty Overview
0
100
49%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
31
Countries Represented
13
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
26%
Student Organizations
30
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
85%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
81%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Cardinals
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
166
Total Female Athletes
142
Intramural Sports
3
Sports Club
4
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Ice Hockey
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Ice Hockey
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
No
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$50,400
Top 5 Cities
Minneapolis
Chicago
Rochester
La Crosse
Saint Cloud
Top 5 Employers
Mayo Clinic
Sant Mary's University of Minnesota
UnitedHealth-Group
Wells Fargo
Minneapolis Public Schools
Top 5 Sectors
Education
Business Development
Healthcare Services
Operationsn
Community and Social Services
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$16,654
Loan Default Rate
2%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$205
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