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University of Saint Mary

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Town: Fringe
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 360
Religious affiliation Catholic
Student to faculty ratio 12 to 1
Acceptance rate 81%
Students retention rate 52%
On-time graduation rate 47%

Located in Leavenworth, Kansas, University of Saint Mary is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 81% indicates that University of Saint Mary is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

University of Saint Mary is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, University of Saint Mary emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at University of Saint Mary is reported to be 47%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Kansas state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 52% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at University of Saint Mary is 52% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Kansas is 75%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at University of Saint Mary do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

80.9%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$31,630

Cost of attendance at University of Saint Mary in 2022 for students from Kansas.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Kansas's average $7,489
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$31,630

Cost of attendance at University of Saint Mary in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Kansas's average $17,865
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 99 of freshman students at University of Saint Mary received on average $19,936 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$19,936
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 91 46% $3,789 $344,760
Other Federal Grant 115 59% $4,217 $484,991
State Grant/Scholarships 53 27% $3,286 $174,150
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 195 99% $16,556 $3,228,347
Total Grant & Scholarships 195 99% $19,936 $3,887,488

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of Saint Mary students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of Saint Mary students is 46.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 58.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 39.0%.

46.7%

  • African American 42.9% 6 students
  • white 57.0% 45 students
  • hispanic 28.1% 9 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference
  • Baseball Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference
  • Basketball Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NAIA
    National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

University of Saint Mary provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of Saint Mary offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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