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Saint Mary's University Of Minnesota

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is a private, Roman Catholic university located in Winona, Minnesota. It was founded as Saint Mary's College in 1912 by Bishop Patrick R. Heffron. In 1995, the college earned university status and it was given its current name. The university offers admission to more than 5,000 students average every year.

SMU's departments are:

  • Biology
  • Business
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Science
  • English
  • Mathematics / Statistics
  • Psychology
  • Theology

The athletic teams of the university are known as the Cardinals. The men's teams participate in basketball, cross country, baseball, tennis, track & field, golf, soccer, hockey and swimming & diving. Women take part in cross country, golf, hockey, softball, swimming & diving, volleyball, track & field, tennis, soccer and basketball.

Campus Location

700 Terrace Heights
Winona, MN 55987-1399
USA
Main Tel: (507) 457-1600
Web Site

The campus is in a town not particularly near any major cities.

Saint Mary's University Of Minnesota Highlights

Where Saint Mary's University Of Minnesota stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

  • Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
  • Many students concentrating in education and teaching and conservation and resource management.
  • Large number of programs of study offered.
  • Large number of students.
  • Many mature (40+ year old) students.
  • Number of dorm rooms for students.

Other important characteristics:

  • Faculty tenure system
  • Library on-campus
  • Campus housing available
  • Study abroad option
  • Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Master1,15723
Bachelor40168
Postbaccalaureate certificate1176
Post-master's certificate1153
1-2 year certificate283
Doctorale241
< 1 year certificate 1
2-4 year degree 1

Students

The student enrollment at Saint Mary's University Of Minnesota was 5,960 in 2007 (3,547 full-time equivalent).

About 47% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 53% of the class.

Undergrads are 24% of enrolled students and graduate students are 76%.

About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 99% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 22,398
Room$ 3,430
Board$ 2,700
Books and supplies$ 1,186
Other$ 1,175

Financial Aid: Saint Mary's University Of Minnesota participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
With tenure  65
Without tenure; working toward tenure  17
Without tenure; tenure not available  23

Housing and Meals

Saint Mary's University Of Minnesota provides on-campus housing for 1,098 of its 3,547 (full-time) students (as of 2007). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Saint Mary's University Of Minnesota Athletics

Saint Mary's University Of Minnesota is in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference for major sports.

Saint Mary's University Of Minnesota Admissions (2007)

ApplicantsAdmitted
Men80%
Women86%
All83%

SAT Test Scores:

SATMiddle 50%
Verbal480-615
Math440-590

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses)

ART STUDIES (11 awarded)

  • Arts Management

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (254 awarded)

  • Accounting
  • Business Administration and Management
  • Business Administration, Management and Operations
  • Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services
  • Business/Commerce
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce
  • Marketing/Marketing Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (22 awarded)

  • Computer Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management
  • Information Science/Studies

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (39 awarded)

  • Natural Resources Management and Policy

DESIGN (7 awarded)

  • Graphic Design

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (11 awarded)

  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (1,029 awarded)

  • Administration of Special Education
  • Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
  • Biology Teacher Education
  • Curriculum and Instruction
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching
  • Education
  • Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented
  • Educational Administration and Supervision
  • Educational Leadership and Administration
  • 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 (0 awarded)

  • Engineering Physics

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (13 awarded)

  • Industrial Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (53 awarded)

  • Human Development and Family Studies
  • Human Services
  • Public Administration
  • Public Administration and Social Service Professions

FINE ARTS (1 awarded)

  • Fine/Studio Arts

LIBERAL ARTS (61 awarded)

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

MATHEMATICS (4 awarded)

  • Mathematics and Computer Science
  • Mathematics

MEDIA (29 awarded)

  • Communications Technology/Technician
  • Journalism
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (25 awarded)

  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management
  • Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (37 awarded)

  • Cytogenetics/Genetics/Clinical Genetics Technology/Technologist
  • Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
  • Surgical Technology/Technologist

MUSIC (11 awarded)

  • Music Management and Merchandising
  • Music Performance
  • Music

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (58 awarded)

  • Nurse Anesthetist

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (33 awarded)

  • Pastoral Studies/Counseling
  • Philosophy
  • Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies
  • Religious Education
  • Theology and Religious Vocations
  • Theology/Theological Studies
  • Youth Ministry

SCIENCE (28 awarded)

  • Biochemistry
  • Biology/Biological Sciences
  • Biophysics
  • Chemistry
  • Environmental Biology

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (29 awarded)

  • Corrections
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
  • Criminal Justice/Police Science
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (87 awarded)

  • Counseling Psychology
  • Developmental and Child Psychology
  • Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
  • Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
  • Physical Therapy/Therapist
  • Psychology

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