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University Of Saint Mary, Kansas

Overview of University Of Saint Mary

University Of Saint Mary is in a town not far from a more urbanized area, in Leavenworth, Kansas. The school has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation. University Of Saint Mary is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at the school earn degrees up to the Master's degree.

Areas of Study

There are more programs of study at University Of Saint Mary than you'll find at most colleges of similar size. The most common major fields study at the school include art studies, education and teaching, and therapy and counseling.

University Of Saint Mary Selectivity

University Of Saint Mary does not admit all applicants. Of people who applied to the school in 2005, 45% were accepted. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2005 was 370 to 490 for students at University Of Saint Mary. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 310 and 500. The school attracts a fair number of students from out of state.

Faculty

One indicator of school quality is the number of students per professor, and here University Of Saint Mary does well in comparison to most schools. Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.

Student Body

University Of Saint Mary, in 2005, had 817 students (567 full-time equivalent). Adults changing careers are relatively common at the school.

Student Life

Most students at University Of Saint Mary attend full-time. The school is not thought of as a commuter school, and many students live on campus or nearby. Dorm living is common. Athletic teams at the school belong to the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference for major sports. Student athletes can receive financial aid in some cases.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"The University of Saint Mary educates students of diverse backgrounds to realize their God-given potential and prepares them for value-centered lives and careers that contribute to the well being of our global society."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting University Of Saint Mary

University Of Saint Mary
4100 S 4th St Trafficway
Leavenworth, KS 66048-5082
General Phone: (913) 682-5151
Admissions Phone: (913) 758-6118
Financial Aid Phone: (913) 758-6450
http://www.stmary.edu

University Of Saint Mary Programs and Degrees (2005)

University Of Saint Mary awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Education And Teaching115curriculum and instruction, education, elementary school teaching, special ed
Business And Management56business management, human resources, accounting, finance, MIS, international business
Therapy And Counseling30psychology, psychology courses, community psychology
Liberal Arts10sociology, liberal arts and sciences, history, English, political science, international relations, interdisciplinary studies
Computer Science And Engineering6information technology
Art Studies5art studies
Science5biology, chemistry
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy3sports and fitness management
Drama And Performing Arts2drama
Family And Social Work2child development
Mathematics1mathematics
Medical Support And Technology0clinical lab tech
Religion And Philosophy0pastoral counseling, theology
Media0communication studies

Number of programs and degrees for University Of Saint Mary in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Master's degree1547
Bachelor's degree7928
Associate's degree21

Student Body

In 2005, University Of Saint Mary had a total enrollment of 817 students (567 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class (2005):

GroupPercent
Men41%
Women59%
Full-Time100%
Part-Time0%

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate62%
Graduate38%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White73%
Black9%
Hispanic4%
Asian2%
American Indian0%
Other Races10%
(Foreign Students)1%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 188%
18-1918%
20-2116%
22-2413%
25-2912%
30-348%
35-396%
40-4911%
50-646%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Kansas48%
Missouri27%
Colorado7%
Montana3%
Oklahoma3%
Foreign countries2%
Washington2%
Alaska1%
Utah1%
Nebraska1%
District of Columbia1%
Texas1%
Hawaii1%
North Dakota1%
Wyoming1%

University Of Saint Mary Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time56 %

University Of Saint Mary Room and Board (2005)

University Of Saint Mary offers campus housing for 325 of its 567 (full-time) students.

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

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

University Of Saint Mary Admissions and Selectivity (2005)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total57025545%8333%
Men24211548%3430%
Women32814043%4935%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
SAT Verbal370490
SAT Math310500
ACT Verbal1623
ACT Math1621
ACT Composite1722

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Rankrecommended
High School Recordrecommended
College Prep Programrequired
Recommendationsrecommended
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)required
Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT11%
Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT89%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required
Other Standardized Testsnot required

Admissions Phone Number: (913) 758-6118

University Of Saint Mary Expenses and Financial Aid (2005)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 15,590
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 15,590
Room and board$ 5,850
Room charge$ 2,500
Board (meal plan) charge$ 3,350
Books and supplies$ 1,000
Other expenses$ 1,600

Financial Aid:
University Of Saint Mary participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 194300)

Financial Aid Phone Number: (913) 758-6450

University Of Saint Mary Faculty

University Of Saint Mary has a tenure system for faculty.

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year1*2*
Associate professorcalendar year0*1*
Assistant professorcalendar year0*3$44,107
All faculty totalcalendar year1*6$54,720

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

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year4$45,8030*
Associate professoracademic year2*2*
Assistant professoracademic year9$39,7909$26,324
Instructoracademic year5$32,3700*
All faculty totalacademic year20$39,71411$29,256

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

University Of Saint Mary Athletics

Athletic Conferences (2005):

SportConference
FootballKansas Collegiate Athletic Conference
BasketballKansas Collegiate Athletic Conference
BaseballKansas Collegiate Athletic Conference

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total14354197
Football64064
Basketball261743
Baseball33033
All Other Sports203757

University Of Saint Mary Degree Programs (2005)

ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Information Technology

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

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Curriculum and Instruction
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development

LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology

MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General

MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Theology/Theological Studies

SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Community Psychology
Psychology, General
Psychology, Other

University Of Saint Mary Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets University Of Saint Mary Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% students on athletic fin. aid
(vs. all colleges)
Top 3%University Of Saint Mary % students on athletic fin. aid
% of degrees in education and teaching
(vs. all colleges)
Top 4%University Of Saint Mary % of degrees in education and teaching
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 6%University Of Saint Mary Number of degree programs
% of students from other states
(vs. all colleges)
Top 9%University Of Saint Mary % of students from other states
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 10%University Of Saint Mary Dorm rooms per full-time student
% of degrees in therapy and counseling
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 14%University Of Saint Mary % of degrees in therapy and counseling
Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%University Of Saint Mary Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted)
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%University Of Saint Mary Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%University Of Saint Mary % students 40 years or older
% of degrees in art studies
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 18%University Of Saint Mary % of degrees in art studies
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching
Has ROTC (army, air force)
Offers athletic scholarships

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