Saint Mary's University of Minnesota: Review & Facts

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Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 4,135 students enrolled. This college was founded in 1912 and is one of the 3 colleges and schools located in Winona, Minnesota.

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is affiliated with Roman Catholic Church.

Academic Offerings

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota will give you the opportunity to receive a 1-year certificate, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
126
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 126 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Management, Business, Psychology, and Medical. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. However, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is fair at 78% (above Minnesota average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
78%
Good
The graduation rate at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is average - 62%.

Student to faculty ratio at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is decent - 17:1. Read more about instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are extremely high, about $40,600 per year. The additional fees at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (not included in tuition costs) are nearly $700; which makes it a total of $41,300 per year.

Read the details about Saint Mary's University of Minnesota additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
97%
Easy
According to recent data, 1,071 applications were submitted and 1,037 were accepted, so it is very easy to become a student at this school.

This college might accept dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Find out more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$5,700
Medium
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota offers a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses.

Safety
Grade
C
Unsafe
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 1,100 students, which offers a nice on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable, approximately $5,700 per year.

Based on the college crime information, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota appears to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Location and Address

Postal Address:
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
700 Terrace Heights
Winona, Minnesota
55987-1399, USA
Saint Mary
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