700 Terrace Heights
Winona, MN 55987
United States
Certificates / Diplomas
Bachelor's Degree
Graduate (Certificates and Degrees)
About
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota delivers an affordable, personalized education guided by its Lasallian Catholic Heritage. Ranked as Minnesota’s “Best Value'' by U.S. News & World Report in 2022 for Midwest regional universities, Saint Mary’s offers a wide array of programs for students at every stage of their lives, undergraduate to doctorate. Saint Mary’s relevant and reputable programs, real-world experiences, and caring faculty help students achieve their goals.
At the Winona Campus, a vibrant learning and living undergraduate residential community that is located on 450 acres and surrounded by beautiful blufflands, Saint Mary’s offers an array of challenging, career-focused academic programs, including its new B.S. in Nursing and other regionally recognized business and science programs.
At the Twin Cities Campus, the university offers bachelor’s degree completion, master’s and doctoral degrees, and accelerated graduate certificate programs. Saint Mary’s offers flexible course schedules, online courses and programs, diverse learning formats, and multiple start dates throughout the year, creating greater access to a quality education for adult learners.
With its 100+ year history, more than 54,000 alumni, and a long tradition of innovation, Saint Mary’s prepares students to lead with character and integrity, enriching their careers and lives through ethical leadership.
At the Winona Campus, a vibrant learning and living undergraduate residential community that is located on 450 acres and surrounded by beautiful blufflands, Saint Mary’s offers an array of challenging, career-focused academic programs, including its new B.S. in Nursing and other regionally recognized business and science programs.
At the Twin Cities Campus, the university offers bachelor’s degree completion, master’s and doctoral degrees, and accelerated graduate certificate programs. Saint Mary’s offers flexible course schedules, online courses and programs, diverse learning formats, and multiple start dates throughout the year, creating greater access to a quality education for adult learners.
With its 100+ year history, more than 54,000 alumni, and a long tradition of innovation, Saint Mary’s prepares students to lead with character and integrity, enriching their careers and lives through ethical leadership.
Cost
Living On-Campus
46,843
Living Off-Campus
46,843
Living with Family
46,843
Average Net Price
$21,606 / year
This is the average annual amount that first-time, full-time undergraduate students pay at this institution after subtracting all grants and scholarships from the cost of attendance.
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Net cost after grants and scholarships by income
$0-$30,000:
$14,706
$30,001-$48,000:
$13,579
$48,001-$75,000:
$15,837
$75,001-$110,000:
$20,851
Over $110,000:
$25,608
This net price data shows the average amount students have paid, according to their family income, after subtracting all grants and scholarships.
College Profile
Student/Faculty Ratio
18:1
Size of Student Body
4,712
Average Class Size
15
Graduate Students Enrolled
3,456
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Breakdown by Race
American Indian or Alaska Native:
1%
Black or African American:
8%
Hispanic:
10%
Asian:
3%
White:
66%
International Students:
3%
Unknown:
9%
Breakdown by Age
19 and Younger:
33%
20 to 24:
46%
25 to 34:
8%
35 to 44:
7%
45 and Older:
5%
Breakdown by Gender
Men:
43%
Women:
57%
New entering students who are transfers
24%
Student Success
Campus Settings
Financial Aid
Average amount of federal, state, local, institutional or other sources of grant aid awarded to undergraduate students
$25,500
The following information pertains to first-time full-time undergraduate students.
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Average amount of aid awarded to full-time first-time undergraduates
State/Local grant aid:
$4,906
Institutional grant aid:
$23,774
Federal grant aid:
$2,544
Average amount of grant aid awarded by income (all sources)
$0-$30,000:
$33,399
$30,001-$48,000:
$32,707
$48,001-$75,000:
$30,517
$75,001-$110,000:
$28,589
Over $110,000:
$24,359
School Scholarships
Yes
Financial Aid Contact
Cumulative Debt
This section shows the median debt graduates incurred to complete their degree at this institution.
Median Cumulative Debt by Degree Type
- Bachelor's Degree: $23,000
- Master's Degree: $34,806
- Doctorate: $61,463
Percent of Graduates With Loans
- Bachelor's Degree: 70%
- Master's Degree: 64%
- Doctorate: 74%
Admission Information
- Common applications (online)
- School applications (online)
- High School Diploma or GED
- Transcripts
- Application Essay
- Accepts dual credits
- Accepts exam-based credits
- Institution awards credits for military training
Application Timelines
Financial Aid Application Deadline
Strongly encouraged to complete FAFSA
Admissions Contact
Graduate Employment Outcomes
The data displayed below comes from the Graduate Employment Outcomes tool and only reports on graduates employed in Minnesota. This section shows employment data for graduate class of 2017, including percent of graduates with full-time employment in the 3rd year after college graduation and the median annual wages by award level, according to the Minnesota unemployment insurance records. Data does not include federal employees, self-employed (e.g. professional freelancers, artists, developers, designers, business owners), military, or individuals who moved out of state for a job. The list below may be incomplete and limited to some majors. Additionally, data has been suppressed when it refers to 10 or less students.Jump to:
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