Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$42,500

4.89% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$22,518

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

88.8%

1,350 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

3,831

67.8% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

67.7%

203 Graduates

About

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is a higher education institution located in Winona County, MN. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota were General Education (146 degrees awarded), Counseling Psychology (143 degrees), and Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations (103 degrees).

In 2023, 1,620 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota. 68.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 31.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (987 degrees), 9.58 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (103 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is $42,500, which is $17,925 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,593 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is $42,500, which is $17,925 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $22,518.

In 2023, 86% of undergraduate students attending Saint Mary's University of Minnesota received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 57% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$42,500

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota was $42,500. The cost of tuition at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is $17,925 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$22,518

2023 Value

1.42%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Saint Mary's University of Minnesota had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,518. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Saint Mary's University of Minnesota grew by 1.42%.

This chart compares the average net price of Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,220

Room and Board

$1,600

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota was of $10,220 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 2.61% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,600. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

86%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

57%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

86% of undergraduate students at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 5.49% with respect to 2022, when 91% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1593 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota received 1,350 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 26.1% annual growth. Out of those 1,350 applicants, 1,199 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 88.8% acceptance rate.

There were 3,831 students enrolled at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota in 2023. 1% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota has an overall enrollment yield of 22.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

88.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

1,199

Accepted Out of 1,350

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Saint Mary's University of Minnesota was 88.8% (1,199 admissions from 1,350 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 96.8%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 26.1%, while admissions grew by 15.6%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2022)

Scores Submitted (2022)

1% of enrolled first-time students at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota in 2022 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota had a total enrollment of 3,831 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is 2,596 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,235. This means that 67.8% of students enrolled at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, both undergraduate and graduate, is 54.4% White, 9.19% Black or African American, 6.81% Hispanic or Latino, 3.6% Asian, 0.809% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.313% Two or More Races, and 0.157% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (34.4%), followed by White Male (30.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (5.38%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (36.7%), followed by White Male (12.3%) and Black or African American Female (5.29%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

67.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,831 students. The full-time enrollment at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is 2,596 and the part-time enrollment is 1,235. This means that 67.8% of students enrolled at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

79%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota was 79%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Saint Mary's University of Minnesota had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
2,084 enrolled students
Black or African American
352 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
261 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is 54.4% White, 9.19% Black or African American, 6.81% Hispanic or Latino, 3.6% Asian, 0.809% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.313% Two or More Races, and 0.157% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 879 students (22.9%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 604 more women than men received degrees from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is white (987 degrees awarded). There were 9.58 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (103 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is General Education (146 degrees awarded), followed by Counseling Psychology (143 degrees) and Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations (103 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Education (453 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (112 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (127 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,605,220 people), Secondary school teachers (511,909 people), Education administrators (311,916 people), Social workers, all other (267,602 people), and Other managers (239,829 people).

The most specialized majors at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota in 2023 are Education (453 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (112 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (127 degrees), Philosophy and Religious Studies (19 degrees), and Psychology (183 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, and Dentists

The most specialized majors at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota are Education (453 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (112 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (127 degrees), Philosophy and Religious Studies (19 degrees), and Psychology (183 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota are Elementary & secondary schools (3,096,574 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (433,993 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (394,599 people), Individual & family services (274,230 people), and Outpatient care centers (257,386 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Saint Mary's University of Minnesota.

Most Common (2023)

General Education
146 degrees awarded
Counseling Psychology
143 degrees awarded
Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations
103 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common masters degree concentration at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota was General Education with 146 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from masters degree programs at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

508

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

1,112

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 508 degrees were awarded to men at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, which is 0.457 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,112).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 71 degrees were awarded to men at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota in Business Analytics, which is 1.61 times more than the 44 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 128 degrees were awarded to men at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota in Counseling Psychology, which is 4.92 times more than the 26 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

50%

100% Completion Time

57%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 50% of students graduating from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 57% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 57% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 3.45% of graduates (7 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
987 degrees awarded
Black or African American
103 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
84 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is white (987 degrees awarded). There were 9.58 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (103 degrees).

22.7% of degree recipients (367 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
669 degrees awarded
White Male
318 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
69 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is white female (669 degrees awarded). There were 2.1 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (318 degrees).

Operations

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota has an endowment valued at nearly $67.2M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −1.9M (−2.82%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota had a total salary expenditure of 77.5M. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota employs 30 Associate professors, 19 Assistant professors and 11 Professors. Most academics at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota are Male Associate professor (17), Female Associate professor (13), and Male Assistant professor (10).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 77 employees, Management, with 75 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 60 employees.

Endowment

$67.2M

2023 Endowment

8.02%

decline from 2022

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota has an endowment valued at about $67.2M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Saint Mary's University of Minnesota declined 8.02% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $17.5M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$33.6M

2023 Salaries

4.23%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota paid a median of $33.6M in salaries, which represents 43.4% of their overall expenditure ($77.5M) and a 4.23% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.25% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 6.81% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$4.43M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota paid a total of $4.43M to 64 employees working as instructors, which represents 13.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

30 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

77 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota were Associate professor with 30 employees, Assistant professor with 19 employees, and Professor with 11 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 77 employees, Management with 75 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 60 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Associate professor
Female Associate professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota was Male Associate professor with 17 employees, Female Associate professor with 13 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 10 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota.

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