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Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is a medium, private institution located in Winona, mn. Founded in 1912, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota offers undergraduate degrees in 124 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 3
undergraduates 1,080 undergraduates
cost $41,150 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Saint Mary's University of Minnesota? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 96.8%
SAT score average 1150
ACT score average 24
Average high school GPA 3.47
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is known for one of its top majors: Education, General. Their student-faculty ratio is 17:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
17 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Education and Teaching
Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Computer Science and Information Technology
Health and Medical Professions
Law and Legal Studies
Other

Popular majors

Education, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
Data Analytics
Educational Administration and Supervision
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Special Education and Teaching

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $41,150
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,220
Books & supplies $1,600
Other expenses $1,900
Cost of attendance* $54,870
Average financial aid package $34,890
Estimated cost $19,980 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $41,150
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,220
Books & supplies $1,600
Other expenses $1,900
Cost of attendance* $54,870
Average financial aid package $34,890
Estimated cost $19,980 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Saint Mary's University of Minnesota has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,080, with gender binary students split 43% male and 57% female.

Total enrollment

3,831

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
16%
African American %
2%
Hispanic American %
3%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
0%
Unknown %
78%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, students love their Student Activity Committee, student athletes compete in Division 3 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 700 Terrace Heights, Winona, MN 55987-1399
phone 507-452-4430
address www.smumn.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Student activity committee

Pr business club

Serving others united in love (soul) - mission trips

Colleges against cancer

Club hockey

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Saint Mary's University of Minnesota to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Saint Mary's University of Minnesota?

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is located in Winona, mn.

What is the acceptance rate at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota? 

The acceptance rate for Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is 97%.

What’s the average GPA for Saint Mary's University of Minnesota?

The average high school GPA for Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students was 3.47.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $219,480.

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