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About Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

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Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is a private university in Winona, MN, known for its lasallian catholic mission, doctoral programs, and health sciences focus. With an acceptance rate of 97%, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 215 students each year. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is test optional; submitting a strong score can strengthen an application, though it is not required for consideration. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $32,207 per year; the sticker price of $52,930 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

97%
Overall Accept Rate
25
Median Admitted ACT

Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

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Essay Strategy
Saint Mary's is a Lasallian Catholic university, so if your background includes community service, faith, or a commitment to helping others, weave that into your personal statement or activities list because the school genuinely values students who connect learning to service.
Demonstrated Interest
Winona is a small river town and Saint Mary's is a tight-knit campus, so visiting in person or attending a virtual open house shows you actually understand what daily life there looks like and that you are not just applying as a backup.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Saint Mary's University of Minnesota actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$53k/yr$16.2k
30k-48k~$53k/yr$15.2k
48k-75k~$53k/yr$15.0k
75k-110k~$53k/yr$14.8k
110k+~$53k/yr$6.1k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

68%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$55k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
18:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1,096
Undergrad Enrollment
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