Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #5488 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1531 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1448 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #31 of 48 | In Minnesota |
| #2 of 2 | In Winona |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 89%
- Undergraduates
- 1,075
- Graduates
- 2,756
- Male:Female Ratio
- 32:68
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.smumn.edu
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota has an acceptance rate of 89% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 89% | 88% | 90% |
| Applicants | 1,350 | 492 | 840 |
| Admissions | 1,199 | 431 | 756 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 272 | 112 | 160 |
887 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,165 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 2084 (55%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 879 (23%) |
| Black or African American | 352 (9%) |
| Hispanic | 261 (7%) |
| Asian | 138 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 68 (2%) |
| Two or more races | 12 (0.3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 12 (0.3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 6 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is $22,518 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $14,421 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $14,972 |
| $48-75K | $14,418 |
| $75-110K | $21,072 |
| $110K+ | $25,934 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $42,500 | $12,222 |
| Tuition in-state | $42,500 | $12,222 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $42,500 | $12,222 |
| Fee in-district | $660 | |
| Fee in-state | $660 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $660 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,049 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,350 |
| Room charge | $6,000 |
| Meal charge | $5,350 |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota majors
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota has granted 320 bachelor's degrees across 42 programs, 985 master's across 23 programs, and 43 doctorate degrees across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Counseling Psychology | 143 | 11 | |
| Education, General | 146 | ||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 103 | 9 | |
| Social Work | 99 | ||
| Business Analytics | 27 | 71 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 55 | 23 | |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 12 | 46 | |
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 46 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 42 | ||
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 41 | ||
| Accounting | 11 | 28 | |
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 12 | 22 | |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 32 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 29 | 1 | |
| Organizational Leadership | 30 | ||
| Public Health, General | 10 | 16 | |
| Project Management | 25 | ||
| Psychology, General | 24 | ||
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other | 19 | ||
| Physician Assistant | 17 | ||
| Christian Studies | 16 | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 14 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 12 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 12 | ||
| Information Science & Studies | 11 | ||
| Computer Science | 10 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 10 | ||
| Education, Other | 10 | ||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other | 10 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 9 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 9 | ||
| Public Administration | 8 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 5 | ||
| Finance, General | 5 | ||
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | 5 | ||
| Human Services, General | 5 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 5 | ||
| Biochemistry | 4 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 4 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 4 | ||
| Environmental Biology | 3 | ||
| Philosophy | 3 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 3 | ||
| English Language and Literature & Letters, Other | 2 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 2 | ||
| History, General | 2 | ||
| Music, Other | 2 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 2 | ||
| Applied Psychology | 1 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 1 | ||
| Development Economics and International Development | 1 | ||
| General Literature | 1 | ||
| Graphic Design | 1 | ||
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 1 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 1 | ||
| Music, General | 1 | ||
| Physics, General | 1 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 1 | ||
| Social Science Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 320 | 985 | 43 |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota has a graduation rate of 68%, which is among the 25% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 68% | 65% | 70% |
| |||
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota alumni
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Tim Walz
- Occupations
- politicianAmerican football coacheducatornon-commissioned officer
- Biography
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Timothy James Walz is an American politician, former educator, and retired United States Army non-commissioned officer who has served since 2019 as the 41st governor of Minnesota. He was the Democratic nominee for vice president in the 2024 U.S. presidential election and a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 2007 to 2019.
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Sean Duffy
- Enrolled in the Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
- In 1994 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- politiciancivil servantlawyer
- Biography
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Sean Patrick Duffy is an American politician, lawyer, and former reality television personality who has served as the United States secretary of transportation since 2025, under President Donald Trump. A member of the Republican Party, he served as the U.S. representative for Wisconsin's 7th congressional district from 2011 to 2019. After resigning from Congress, he became a lobbyist and a Fox Business television co-host.
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Taylor Lorenz
- Enrolled in the Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
- Graduated with master's degree
- Occupations
- journalist
- Biography
-
Taylor Lorenz is an American journalist and commentator who writes the Substack publication User Mag. She was previously a columnist for The Washington Post, a technology reporter for The New York Times, The Daily Beast, and Business Insider, and social media editor for the Daily Mail. She is particularly known for covering Internet culture. In 2023, she published a book called Extremely Online: The Untold Story of Fame, Influence, and Power on the Internet. In 2024, she began hosting a podcast called Power User.
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Mike Johanns
- Enrolled in the Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
- In 1971 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
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Michael Owen Johanns is an American attorney and politician who served as a United States senator from Nebraska from 2009 to 2015. He served as the 38th governor of Nebraska from 1999 until 2005, and was chair of the Midwestern Governors Association in 2002. In 2005, he was appointed by President George W. Bush to serve as the secretary of agriculture, where he served from 2005 to 2007, becoming the fourth Nebraskan to hold that position.
General info
| Alternative names | SMU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1912 |
| Motto | Virtus et Scientia Virtue and Knowledge |
| Colors | red, white, navy |
| Academic calendar | August to May |
| Total FTE staff | 519 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 700 Terrace Heights Winona, Minnesota, 55987-1399 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 26,000 |
| Phone | 5074571600 |