About Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota

Founded in 1912, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. is a Private college. Located in Minnesota, which is a city setting in Minnesota, the campus itself is Town. The campus is home to 1,590 full time undergraduate students, and 4,050 full time graduate students.

The Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 20:1. There are 99 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate79%
Application Deadline
Application Fee25
SAT Range900-1110
ACT Range20-26

Admissions at SMU are considered Less Selective, with ,7% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 17 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

69% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 43% were in the top quarter, and 16% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota.

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“We”re apathetic”
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“We know about current events and vote”
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“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
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“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
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“We save it for the classroom”
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“Sometimes, but not often”
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“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
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“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
0%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
0%
“I feel extremely safe”
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“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
0%
“We bought the gear”
0%
“We live for the big game”
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“It”s not really our thing”
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“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
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“There are a variety of opportunities”
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“We”re a very artistic group”
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“Haven”t met them”
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“Available in class”
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“They keep regular office hours”
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“They”re always available”
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“No greek life, but other groups to join”
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“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
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“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
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“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
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“We”re not into drinking at all”
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“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
0%
“We only party on weekends”
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“There”s some drinking happening every night”
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“Never, we”re here to learn”
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“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
0%
“We know about current events and vote”
0%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
0%
“Sometimes, but not often”
0%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
0%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
0%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
0%
“I feel extremely safe”
0%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
0%
“We bought the gear”
0%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
0%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
0%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
0%
“They keep regular office hours”
0%
“They”re always available”
0%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
0%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
0%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
0%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
0%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
0%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
0%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”

Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota REVIEWS

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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    26 Students rated on-campus housing 3.8 stars. 15 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    10 Students rated off-campus housing 2.8 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    26 Students rated campus food 2.5 stars. 4 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    26 Students rated campus facilities 4.2 stars. 38 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    26 Students rated class size 4.7 stars. 77 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    26 Students rated school activities 4 stars. 27 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    27 Students rated local services 4 stars. 37 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    26 Students rated academics 3.9 stars. 35 % gave the school a 5.0.

What's your overall opinion of Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota?

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Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota is 79%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    Dear Self, College is a place where you will grow in every aspect providing you allow yourself to do so. The fun and games along with the popularity will pass and only be a memory yet the education you recieve will help provide for your future. Study hard, what you don't understand speak up. Don't give up so easily. It does make a difference. There are no stupid questions only the ones that are not asked. Don't be hard on yourself but be hard enough to pull through. Take each class assignment one day at time. Do the assignment s as soon as possible and don't wait till the last minute. Prioritze, your courses, play time, and your life. Allow yourself for enough sleep and have good eating habits. Don't allow yourself to be talked into something that you do want to do. Accept 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} responsibilty. Remember, the more you want out of life the better your resources need to be. Reach higher than you thought you could. Don't procrastinate. A man isn't a man until he masters discipline . Live life on purpose. And be kind to others.

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  3. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    I wish I would have known more details overall of the school.

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  4. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    The small class sizes, the sense of community, the service for others, and doing your best. Work hard and play hard.

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  5. Describe the students at your school.

    My classmates at Saint Mary's vary in all different ethnicities, religions, and personalities, but they all share the drive to achieve their goals.

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  6. What's unique about your campus?

    The small enviroment is very nice. The overall size is perfect because it is small enough to know lots of people but big enough not to know everyone.

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  7. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    The most frustrating thing about this school is that it costs a lot to go here and they can only help you out so much. Most loans and scholarships are based on the idea that your parents will be paying for your schooling and that is not necessarily true. I could use a lot more help fiancially and I know that I will not revievce that because my parents are well off.

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  8. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    Unfortunately it is a small school in a small town, which leaves few choices for things like groceries or finding school supplies. Also, the school is seperated from the main town so in order to reach almost anything you need a car. It is possible to walk to some of the closer places but you can't get too much since you have to walk back and it does take a bit of time.

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  9. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    A place so peaceful and safe, sometime it's like your on vacation.

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  10. What kind of person should attend this school?

    everybody

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  11. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    anybody can attent this school

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  12. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    That fact that it is a four-year university , the wonderful bluffs that we can hike, the extra-curricular activities, meeting new people, freedom

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  13. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    Saint Mary?s is unique because we are located in the bluffs and you can literally walk out of your dorm and be surrounded by it. Our school will let you rent mountain bikes, canoes, and other equipment that will let you experience the outdoors, which other locations you just can?t do that. The really unique thing about our school is our professors. They have barbeques and invite their students to their house, and have a good time. Which allows you to get to know them personally, where in other schools you would just get to know them professionally.

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  14. What are the academics like at your school?

    Everything works just right at this school. The time of the classes are convenient for parents and working adults. This among several reasons attracts me to this institution. This is not a high cost education system and the quality and accreditation also attracts me as well.

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  15. What are the most popular student activities/groups?

    Sports, Religious groups, and recreational activities.

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Student Body

Students

54%

female

46%

male

1,590

Total Undergrad Enrollment

4,050

Total Grad Students

47%

Out-Of-State

49%

In-State

4%

International

Organizations

85

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

23%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
% Black or African-American
6%
% Hispanic/Latino
5%
% White or Caucasian
57%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

99% of students attending Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota receive some sort of financial aid. 27% were awarded federal grants. While 62% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$32,575

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,300

Books and Supplies

$8,635

Room and Board

42,510

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$14,814
$30 - $48K
$15,498
$48 - $75K
$17,824
$75 - $110K
$21,845
$110K & UP
$24,121

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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