Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
The College at the 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, sites throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin, and at a campus in Nairobi, Kenya.
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), Master of Arts, Master of Science, Master of African Studies, Master of Education, Doctorate of Education, Education Specialist, Master of Business Administration
Top five majors: Management, Psychology, Biology, Education, Marketing
Faculty: 96 full-time, 40 part-time; 80% 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), 13 (Upperclass lecture)
Average lab size: 15
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 certification in Geographic Information Science, Canon Law, Instruction, K-12 Reading Teacher and professional certification in Pastoral Ministries, Pastoral Administration and GeoSpatial Technology. The Twin Cities campus offers undergraduate certification in Surgical Technology and English Language Proficiency. The Twin Cities campus offers graduate certification in Gifted and Talented Instruction, Marriage and Family Therapy, Project Management, and Instruction (leading to licensure). The Twin Cities campus also offers advanced graduate certification in Education Administration: K-12 Principals, Education Administration: Special Education Director and Education Administration: Superintendents.
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 programs in London and Florence, and through affiliation and consortial agreements. The International Semesters in London and Florence are open to all majors and offer primarily humanities courses, with opportunity for independent travel. The Internship program works individually with students to arrange overseas internships. Students also have the opportunity to student teach abroad.
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, outdoor volleyball, ultimate Frisbee, basketball, wiffleball, dodgeball, soccer, broomball, hockey, softball, kickball, ping-pong, pool and more
Club sports: Dance team, lacrosse, rugby, scuba diving, water polo, skiing and snowboarding, paintball
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 and development, health services and wellness resources.
Undergraduate enrollment
Full-time: 1,425 students
Part-time: 617 students
Women: 53%
Men: 47%
All undergraduate students: 83% of students in the traditional B.A. program in Winona live on campus; 83% are from an affiliated religious background
Racial/ethnic distribution: 3% African-American; 3% Asian/Pacific Islander; 3% Hispanic/Latino; >1% Native American; 2% International; 75% White; 14% Unknown
Graduate enrollment
Full-time: 619 students
Part-time: 3,299 students
Women: 66%
Men: 34%
Racial/ethnic distribution: 4% African-American; 3% Asian/Pacific Islander; 2% Hispanic/Latino; >1% Native American; 2% International; 75% White; 14% Unknown
First-year student profile
First-year students: 42% from Twin Cities area, 21% from Greater Minnesota, 37% from other states, .8% from other countries, 97% live on campus
Scholastic aptitude test: 5% of first-year students submitted the SAT as part of their applications. The average combined score was 1186.
American college test: 92% of first-year students presented the ACT as part of their applications. The middle 50% of enrolled students had ACT composite scores between 19 and 25.
High school rank: 77% of new entering students reported their high school class rank. Of those reporting, 17% were in the top tenth of their class; 41% were in the top quarter of their class; and, 68% were in the top half of their class.
Admissions
On-line application: http://www.smumn.edu/apply
Application deadline: Rolling
Application fee (amount): $25 (waived if 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 seven 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.
Financial assistance
Percentage of new-entering students receiving financial aid from any source: 91%
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