Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Winona campus, founded in 1912, is a four-year, co-educational, residential, liberal arts program administered by the De La Salle Christian Brothers. In accord with its Catholic, Lasallian heritage, Saint Mary's emphasizes values as the touchstone of learning, integrity of the individual, and accessible higher education for dedicated students. Graduate and professional programs are offered in Winona, Minneapolis, Rochester, Apple Valley, Minnetonka, locations throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin, and in Nairobi, Kenya and Mandeville, Jamaica.
Contact
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Office of Admission
700 Terrace Heights, #2
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 457-1700 Phone
(800) 635-5987 Toll-free
(507) 457-1722 Fax
admission@smumn.edu E-mail
http://www.smumn.edu Web site
Academic programs
Degrees offered: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science (degree completion program), Bachelor of Education (Nairobi), Master of Arts, Master of Science, Master of African Studies (Nairobi), Master of Education, Doctor of Education, Education Specialist, Master of Business Administration, Doctor of Psychology
Top five majors: Management, Accounting, Biology, Education, Marketing
Faculty: 110 full-time, 466 part-time; 82% of full-time faculty members hold the doctorate or highest degree in their field
Student/faculty ratio: 12:1
Average class size: 19 (Freshman lecture), 15 (Upperclass lecture)
Average lab size: 14
Number of library volumes: 214,652
Academic calendar: Semesters
Accreditation & approval: Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association, 312-263-0456, www.ncahlc.org. The University is on the approved list of colleges and universities published by the American Medical Association and it is approved for veterans training under the relevant public laws.
Teaching licensure programs: Childhood/Early Education (Grades K-6 with 5-8 Concentration); Secondary Education (Grades 5-12 and K-12): Chemistry Science Education, English Education, French Education, Life Sciences Education, Mathematics Education, Music Education (either Classroom & Instrumental or Classroom & Vocal Tracks), Physics Science Education, Social Science Education and Spanish Education.
Certification programs: The Winona campus offers graduate certificates in Geographic Information Science, Canon Law, Instruction, K-12 Reading Teacher and professional certificates in Pastoral Ministries, Pastoral Administration and GeoSpatial Technology. The Twin Cities campus offers undergraduate certificates in Surgical Technology and English Language Proficiency. The Twin Cities campus offers graduate certificates in Gifted and Talented Instruction, Marriage and Family Therapy, Project Management, Education Administration: K-12 Principals, Education Administration: Special Education Director, Education Administration: Superintendents, Instruction (leading to licensure).
Pre-professional programs: Dentistry, Engineering, Law, Medicine, Physical Therapy, Theology and Veterinary Science
Satellite campuses: Twin Cities and Nairobi (Kenya)
Inter-campus agreements: Saint Mary's University students may also enroll in courses for credit at nearby Winona State University.
Honors program: Students are invited into the Lasallian Honors Program based on demonstrated academic excellence in high school, scores on college entrance exams, and leadership in extracurricular activities.
Independent study: Approved independent study projects may be used to fulfill general education requirements, elective credit requirements or major requirements.
Non-traditional/adult education programs: Saint Mary's offers more than 50 graduate and professional programs at the Winona, Twin Cities and Nairobi campuses, and Rochester, Apple Valley, Minnetonka centers and throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin.
International study opportunities
Saint Mary's offers several international programs for its students both through its own semester-long program in London and through affiliation and consortial agreements. The International Semester in London is open to all majors and offers primarily humanities courses, with opportunity for independent travel. Students also have the opportunity to student teach abroad. Short-term May session in Italy.
Student organizations
85: in student government, student media, university ministry volunteer services, special interest and political groups, departmental groups, Greek organizations, honor societies, music-related groups, sports and recreation-related groups and numerous clubs.
Athletic programs
Conference membership: NCAA Division III, Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC)
Men's varsity: Baseball, basketball, cross-country, golf, hockey, indoor track and field, outdoor track and field, soccer, swimming and diving, tennis
Women's varsity: Basketball, cross-country, golf, hockey, indoor track and field, outdoor track and field, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, tennis, volleyball
Intramurals: Flag football, sand volleyball, indoor volleyball, ultimate Frisbee, basketball, 3 on 3 basketball, wiffleball, dodgeball, soccer, indoor soccer, broomball, hockey, softball, kickball
Club sports: Dance team, rugby, scuba diving, water polo, skiing and snowboarding, paintball, ballroom dance, cheerleading, fencing, men's lacrosse team, Outdoor Club, women's lacrosse team
College services and facilities
On-campus housing: A variety of housing options are offered for freshmen and upperclassmen, including traditional dormitory, suite and apartment-style living.
Fitness/recreation facilities: Saint Mary's has an indoor ice rink facility, an indoor recreational/fitness center, an indoor pool, an indoor and an outdoor track, multi-purpose courts, a dance studio, and exercise and weight rooms. Outdoor baseball and softball fields were completely renovated in 2007 and a track/soccer complex was installed in 2008. Outdoor recreation also includes a new disc golf course and new ropes course as well as miles of running and cross-country ski trails in the bluffs on campus.
Technology: There are more than 350 computers on campus for student use. All residence rooms have a wired network connection per resident. Wireless networking is also available in each residence hall.
Internships: Saint Mary's supports field exploration and internship experiences as integral parts of its curriculum, enabling students to participate in structured, supervised learning experiences for academic credit, generally off-campus. The internship and field exploration program strives to provide carefully designed experiences which offer a new arena for applying theories and concepts learned in the classroom, as well as opportunities for professional and personal development.
Career services: Career services staff assist students in their career planning by offering guidance and information to those choosing a major, developing career plans, searching for graduate school, or seeking employment opportunities. Programs, activities and individual appointments are offered to assist students in developing a general perspective of life/work planning, as well as evaluating and effectively implementing specific job search strategies.
Counseling and guidance services: The Jay Johnson Wellness Center offers a wide variety of services aimed at helping students realize their potential at Saint Mary's. Included are personal development classes, alcohol and other drug education, personal counseling, health services and wellness resources.
Undergraduate enrollment
Full-time: 1,462 students
Part-time: 605 students
Women: 53%
Men: 47%
All undergraduate students: 86% of students in the traditional B.A. program in Winona live on campus; 81% are from an affiliated religious background
Racial/ethnic distribution: 4% African-American; 2% Asian/Pacific Islander; 3% Hispanic/Latino; >1% Native American; 5% International; 71% White; 16% Unknown
Graduate enrollment
Full-time: 582 students
Part-time: 2,962 students
Women: 66%
Men: 34%
Racial/ethnic distribution: 6% African-American; 2% Asian/Pacific Islander; 1% Hispanic/Latino; >1% Native American; 3% International; 69% White; 19% Unknown
First-year student profile
First-year students: 45% from Twin Cities area, 21% from Greater Minnesota, 32% from other states, 1.7% from other countries, 97% live on campus
Scholastic aptitude test: 4% of first-year students submitted the SAT as part of their applications. Average SAT Math and Verbal combined: 1081.
American college test: 94% of first-year students presented the ACT as part of their applications. Middle 50% ACT composite: 20 to 26.
High school rank: 75% of new entering students reported their high school class rank. Of those reporting, 17% were in the top tenth of their class; 44% were in the top quarter of their class; and, 73% were in the top half of their class.
Admissions
On-line application: http://www.smumn.edu/admission
Application deadline: January 15 (priority deadline and merit scholarship eligibility deadline)
Application fee (amount): $25 (free online)
Admissions tests required: ACT or SAT
High school preparation: High school courses recommended for applicants include four units of English; three units of mathematics; two units each of social sciences and natural science and six units in other academic electives.
Advanced placement credit: Saint Mary's grants both college credit and advanced standing for successful testing in the International Baccalaureate Program and in the College Board's Advance Placement and College Level Examination Program. In addition, Saint Mary's sponsors the Program for Advanced College Credit for selected high schools.
Transfer process (deadlines and materials): Deadlines - Rolling
Transfer criteria (credits, GPA): A minimum GPA of 2.0 or higher is required.
Campus visits: Visits to the Winona campus may be arranged by calling the Admission Office. The office is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on weekdays and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays.
Financials
Tuition and required fees: $25,100
Room and board: $6,700
Comprehensive charges: $31,800
Percentage of new-entering students receiving financial aid from any source: 99%
Financial aid applications: To apply for financial aid, families should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
FAFSA code: 002380
Financial aid deadline: Rolling