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Saint Mary's University Of Minnesota

Saint Mary's University Of Minnesota

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is a private, comprehensive, coeducational university located in Winona, Minnesota. It was founded in 1912 as Saint Mary's College by Bishop Patrick R. Heffron. The university offers a wide variety of graduate and professional programs in diverse areas of study. The university enrolls more than 5,000 students annually.

SMU’s athletic department fields both men’s and women’s athletic teams. Its sports teams are nicknamed the Cardinals and compete as members of the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.

The Cardinal is the students run newspaper of the university.

Overview of Saint Mary's University Of Minnesota

The campus of Saint Mary's University Of Minnesota is in Winona, MN, which is a town not particularly near any major cities. Its Roman Catholic nature is one of the defining aspects of the school. Saint Mary's University Of Minnesota is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school include, at the school's highest level, the Doctoral degree.

Areas of Study

Saint Mary's University Of Minnesota has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Saint Mary's University Of Minnesota is known for its programs in education and teaching and conservation and resource management.

Saint Mary's University Of Minnesota Selectivity

Admission at the school is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 450. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 440 and 590.

Faculty

The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.

Student Body

In 2007-2008, Saint Mary's University Of Minnesota had 5,960 students enrolled (4,497 full-time equivalent). A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.

Student Life

Saint Mary's University Of Minnesota offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Saint Mary's University Of Minnesota

Saint Mary's University Of Minnesota
700 Terrace Heights
Winona, MN 55987-1399
General Phone: (507) 457-1600
http://www.smumn.edu

Saint Mary's University Of Minnesota Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Education and Teaching1,097education, educational admin and supervision, reading teaching, curriculum and instruction, educational administration, gifted and talended education, elementary school teaching, special ed administration, ...
Business and Management298business management, business, business administration, marketing, international business, human resources, entrepreneurship, accounting, ...
Therapy and Counseling117counseling psychology, marriage and family therapy, psychology, physical therapy, child psychology, mental and social health services
Family and Social Work60family studies, human services, social service professions, public administration
Nursing and Emergency Medicine56nurse anesthetist
Liberal Arts52interdisciplinary studies, English, history, political science and government, social services, Spanish language, international studies, sociology, ...
Security and Law Enforcement42criminal justice and police, criminal justice and administration, corrections, criminal justice and safety
Conservation and Resource Management38natural resources management
Media36communications tech, public relations and advertising, journalism courses, communication and journalism, journalism
Medical Administration34health care administration, health care facilities management
Computer Science and Engineering33information science, computer science, computer services management, computer engineering
Religion and Philosophy33pastoral counseling, philosophy, theology and religious vocations, pre-ministerial studies, theology, religious education, youth ministry
Medical Support and Technology32surgical tech, nuclear medical tech, genetics tech
Science31biology, chemistry, environmental biology, biochemistry, biophysics
Engineering Technician12industrial tech
Music11various music studies, music, music management, music theory and composition, music performance
Art Studies9arts management
Drama and Performing Arts8drama
Design7graphic design, design and visual communication
Fine Arts3fine arts
Mathematics1mathematics, mathematics and computer science
Engineering0engineering physics

Number of programs and degrees for Saint Mary's University Of Minnesota in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Master's degree1,28023
Bachelor's degree42773
Postbaccalaureate certificate1297
Post-master's certificate1263
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship241
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years203
Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years41
Award of less than 1 academic year01

Student Body

In 2007-2008, Saint Mary's University Of Minnesota had a total enrollment of 5,960 students (4,497 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men56%
Women44%
Full-Time94%
Part-Time6%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate27%
Graduate73%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White72%
Black5%
Hispanic2%
Asian2%
American Indian0%
Unknown17%
(Foreign Students)2%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 180%
18-1910%
20-219%
22-248%
25-2922%
30-3413%
35-3910%
40-4913%
50-647%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Minnesota59%
Illinois18%
Wisconsin10%
Iowa1%
Indiana1%
Nebraska1%
South Dakota1%
(International Students)1%

Saint Mary's University Of Minnesota Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time78 %

Saint Mary's University Of Minnesota Room and Board (2007)

Saint Mary's University Of Minnesota offers campus housing for 1,189 of its 4,497 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

(Please refer to our profile of Winona, Minnesota for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Minnesota Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Saint Mary's University Of Minnesota Admissions and Selectivity

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total1,6211,19874%43636%
Men72750670%24448%
Women86468379%19228%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
SAT Verbal450630
SAT Math440590
ACT Verbal2026
ACT Math1826
ACT Composite2026

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Rankrequired
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programrecommended
Recommendationsrecommended
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)required
Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT4%
Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT94%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required
Other Standardized Testsnot required

Saint Mary's University Of Minnesota Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 24,150
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 24,150
Room and board$ 6,380
Room charge$ 3,570
Board (meal plan) charge$ 2,810
Books and supplies$ 1,220
Other expenses$ 1,250

Financial Aid:
Saint Mary's University Of Minnesota participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 238000)

Saint Mary's University Of Minnesota Faculty

Saint Mary's University Of Minnesota has a tenure system for faculty.

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year0*1*
Associate professorcalendar year2*0*
Assistant professorcalendar year3$55,4631*
Instructorcalendar year2*0*
All faculty totalcalendar year7$57,8382*

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year18$76,8596$77,248
Associate professoracademic year20$62,86414$60,548
Assistant professoracademic year20$50,69614$49,695
Instructoracademic year3$41,1786$49,934
All faculty totalacademic year61$61,93840$57,662

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Saint Mary's University Of Minnesota Athletics

Athletic Conferences:

SportConference
BasketballMinnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
BaseballMinnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
TrackMinnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Saint Mary's University Of Minnesota Degree Programs (2007)

ART STUDIES
Arts Management

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Business/Commerce, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Marketing/Marketing Management, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Science
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other
Information Science/Studies

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Natural Resources Management and Policy

DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
Graphic Design

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Administration of Special Education
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
Biology Teacher Education
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Education, Other
Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Social Science Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Teacher Assistant/Aide

ENGINEERING
Engineering Physics

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Industrial Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Development and Family Studies, General
Human Services, General
Public Administration
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other

FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General

LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
History, General
History, Other
International/Global Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Political Science and Government, Other
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Technical and Business Writing

MATHEMATICS
Mathematics and Computer Science
Mathematics, General

MEDIA
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Communications Technology/Technician
Journalism
Journalism, Other
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Cytogenetics/Genetics/Clinical Genetics Technology/Technologist
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
Surgical Technology/Technologist

MUSIC
Music Management and Merchandising
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
Music, Other

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nurse Anesthetist

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Philosophy
Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies
Religious Education
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
Theology/Theological Studies
Youth Ministry

SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biophysics
Chemistry, General
Environmental Biology

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Developmental and Child Psychology
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General

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Saint Mary's University Of Minnesota Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Saint Mary's University Of Minnesota Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in education and teaching
(vs. all colleges)
Top 3%Saint Mary's University Of Minnesota % of degrees in education and teaching
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%Saint Mary's University Of Minnesota Number of degree programs
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Saint Mary's University Of Minnesota Number of students
% of degrees in conservation and resource management
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 15%Saint Mary's University Of Minnesota % of degrees in conservation and resource management
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Saint Mary's University Of Minnesota % students 40 years or older
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Saint Mary's University Of Minnesota Dorm rooms per full-time student
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Career counseling
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching
NCAA athletic conference member

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