Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Winona, MN

$37,650

Avg tuition

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About Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: Catholic, Roman Catholic  While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota is a small private university located on a rural campus in Winona, Minnesota. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,329, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 84%. The university offers 95 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 62%, and a student-faculty ratio of 18:1. Tuition and fees for students are $37,650.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

84% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

79% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

62% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Not required or recommended

High school transcript Required

High school rank Recommended

Letter of recommendation Recommended

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

Learn more about how we determine school awards

5k

Students enrolled

81%

Online student enrollment

18:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

White

66%

Unknown

13%

Black

8%

Hispanic

7%

Asian

4%

Non-U.S. Citizen

2%

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%

Two or more races

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

67%

Socio-economic diversity

27% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

30

Total Online Enrollment

4,176

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

80% On-campus

20% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates X Bold Not offered

Associate X Bold Not offered

Bachelor's Check Bold 9% online

Graduate Certificate Check Bold 28% online

Master's Check Bold 50% online

Doctorate X Bold Not offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $37,650 $37,650
Graduate $10,260 $10,260

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,600
On-campus room and board $9,630
On-campus other expenses $1,900
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $9,630
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $1,900
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $11,530

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $50,780 $50,780
Off-campus without family $50,780 $50,780
Off-campus with family $50,780 $50,780

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

86%

State Grant Aid

25%

Institution Grant Aid

100%

Pell Grant

27%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $2,544
State Grant Aid $4,906
Institution Grant Aid $23,774
Pell Grant Aid $4,187

Financial Outlook

$22k

Average student debt after graduation

$43k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division III without football

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Ice Hockey
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • All Track Combined

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

2

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

3

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

4

Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

5

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

6

Education

BA

MA

DOC