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University Of Saint Mary

Overview of University Of Saint Mary

University Of Saint Mary is in a town not far from a more urbanized area, in Leavenworth, KS. 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 education and teaching.

University Of Saint Mary Selectivity

University Of Saint Mary does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2007-2008 was 420 to 500 for students at the school. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 420 and 510.

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 2007-2008, had 882 students (767 full-time equivalent). Adults changing careers are relatively common at the school.

Student Life

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
http://www.stmary.edu

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

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Education and Teaching106curriculum and instruction, elementary school teaching, education, special ed
Business and Management60business management, human resources, finance, accounting, international business, MIS
Nursing and Emergency Medicine32registered nursing
Therapy and Counseling31psychology, counseling psychology, community psychology
Liberal Arts12liberal arts and sciences, political science, history, English, sociology, international relations
Nutrition and Exercise Therapy9sports and fitness management
Art Studies3art studies
Drama and Performing Arts3drama
Security and Law Enforcement2criminology
Computer Science and Engineering2information technology
Medical Administration2health care administration
Religion and Philosophy2pastoral counseling, theology
Family and Social Work2child development
Mathematics1mathematics
Science1biology, chemistry
Medical Support and Technology0clinical lab tech
Media0communication studies

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

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Master's degree1508
Bachelor's degree11528
Award of less than 1 academic year21
Associate's degree11

Student Body

In 2007-2008, University Of Saint Mary had a total enrollment of 882 students (767 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men63%
Women37%
Full-Time100%
Part-Time0%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate71%
Graduate29%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White72%
Black7%
Hispanic5%
Asian1%
American Indian1%
Unknown13%
(Foreign Students)1%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 188%
18-1913%
20-2115%
22-2414%
25-2913%
30-349%
35-398%
40-4911%
50-646%
65+1%

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

ResidencePercent
Kansas61%
Texas15%
Missouri11%
Colorado5%
Oklahoma3%
Nevada2%
Montana2%
Nebraska2%
Iowa2%

University Of Saint Mary Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time61 %

University Of Saint Mary Room and Board (2007)

University Of Saint Mary offers campus housing for 325 of its 767 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

(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

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total53536869%11431%
Men31121770%7233%
Women22415167%4228%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
SAT Verbal420500
SAT Math420510
ACT Verbal1924
ACT Math1823
ACT Composite1822

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Rankrecommended
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programrecommended
Recommendationsrecommended
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)required
Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT12%
Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT88%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)recommended
Other Standardized Testsnot required

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

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 18,090
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 18,090
Room and board$ 5,650
Room charge$ 2,200
Board (meal plan) charge$ 3,450
Books and supplies$ 1,000
Other expenses$ 1,820

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

University Of Saint Mary Faculty

University Of Saint Mary has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured812
Non-tenured, but on tenure track77
Non-tenured and not on tenure track44

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Associate professorcalendar year0*1*
Assistant professorcalendar year2*3$52,811
All faculty totalcalendar year2*4$51,084

*: 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 year4$42,6775$41,783
Associate professoracademic year4$39,7275$41,202
Assistant professoracademic year8$40,4049$42,496
Instructoracademic year1*0*
All faculty totalacademic year17$40,60619$41,968

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

University Of Saint Mary Athletics

Athletic Conferences:

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

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total12159180
Football65065
Basketball191635
Baseball24024
All Other Sports134356

University Of Saint Mary Degree Programs (2007)

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
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology

MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General

MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management

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

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

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

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminology

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Community Psychology
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General

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University Of Saint Mary Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets University Of Saint Mary Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in education and teaching
(vs. all colleges)
Top 3%University Of Saint Mary % of degrees in education and teaching
% students on athletic fin. aid
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%University Of Saint Mary % students on athletic fin. aid
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 5%University Of Saint Mary Number of degree programs
% of full-time faculty on tenure track
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%University Of Saint Mary % of full-time faculty on tenure track
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%University Of Saint Mary Dorm rooms per full-time student
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%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
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 services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Option to study abroad
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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