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Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

country rank  897
world rank  2629

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University Overview

Established in 1912, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the rural setting of the large town of Winona (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Minnesota. This institution also has a branch campus in Twin Cities. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (SMU) is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 4,000-4,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution officially affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (SMU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 113-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 90-99% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. SMU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateleast selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English) n.a.
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym SMU
Founded 1912
Motto Virtus et Scientia
Virtue and Knowledge
Colours Red, white and navy
Mascot Cardinal
Video Presentation n.a.

University Location

Address 700 Terrace Heights
Winona
55987-1399 Minnesota
United States
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Phone Number (507) 457 1600
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Fax Number (507) 457 6917
Other locations Twin Cities

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Recognition and Accreditation

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Higher Learning Commission

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Saint Mary's University of Minnesota's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
  • Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education
  • Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
  • Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
  • Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs
  • International Accreditation Council for Business Education
  • Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology
  • National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Saint Mary's University of Minnesota as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Saint Mary's University of Minnesota's academic range and degree level offering.



Saint Mary's University of Minnesota: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
degrees

 
 
 
 
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Programs and Courses

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Saint Mary's University of Minnesota categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota.



Saint Mary's University of Minnesota: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 35,000-39,999 US$ (31,890-36,450 Euro) 10,000-12,499 US$ (9,110-11,390 Euro)
International
students		 35,000-39,999 US$ (31,890-36,450 Euro) 10,000-12,499 US$ (9,110-11,390 Euro)

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Notice: please contact the university's Admission Office for detailed information on Saint Mary's University of Minnesota's yearly tuition fees, which apply to your specific situation and study interest; tuition fees may vary by program, citizenship/residency, study mode (i.e., face to face or online, part time or full time), as well as other factors.

Admissions

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Admission Info


Saint Mary's University of Minnesota's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Saint Mary's University of Minnesota's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota's acceptance rate ranges from 90 to 99%, making it a least selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is recommended
  • Recommendations are recommended
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


Saint Mary's University of Minnesota's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


Saint Mary's University of Minnesota's Admission Office Admission Office

700 Terrace Heights, #34
Winona 55987-1399
(507) 457 1450
800 635 5987

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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Saint Mary's University of Minnesota's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Size and Profile


Saint Mary's University of Minnesota's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota has a student enrollment ranging from 4,000 to 4,999, making it a small-sized institution.


Saint Mary's University of Minnesota's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota's academic staff ranges from 400 to 499 members.


Saint Mary's University of Minnesota's Control Type Control Type

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.


Saint Mary's University of Minnesota's Entity Type Entity Type

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Saint Mary's University of Minnesota's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota's main campus is located in a rural setting, meaning it is situated in a countryside or less densely populated area, away from major cities.


Saint Mary's University of Minnesota's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Saint Mary's University of Minnesota's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

This institution has a high percentage of disabled students making it particularly disability-friendly.


Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is Christian-Catholic Religious Affiliation

Christian-Catholic. Lasallian - www.lasalle.org



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Facilities and Services

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Facilities


Saint Mary's University of Minnesota's Library University Library

Yes Visit Saint Mary's University of Minnesota's Library
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota's library has 1 branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 154,660 physical volumes, 5,841 physical media, 176,400 digital/electronic media and 108 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 18 full-time employees, including 10 librarians. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


Saint Mary's University of Minnesota's Housing University Housing

Yes
In particular, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 982 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.


Saint Mary's University of Minnesota's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Saint Mary's University of Minnesota's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Services


Saint Mary's University of Minnesota's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Saint Mary's University of Minnesota's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Saint Mary's University of Minnesota's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes
In particular, this institution offers some programs fully via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.


Saint Mary's University of Minnesota's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Saint Mary's University of Minnesota's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Saint Mary's University of Minnesota's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Memberships and Affiliations

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Saint Mary's University of Minnesota's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities (ACCU)
  • National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU)
  • Council of Independent Colleges
  • Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)


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Free Online Courses

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