Founded in 1912, Saint Mary’s is a private, Lasallian Catholic, comprehensive institution, guided by the De La Salle Christian Brothers since 1933. A U.S. News and World Report "national" university, Saint Mary's is also listed in the "Colleges of Distinction" guidebook for excelling in key areas of educational quality.

Saint Mary’s offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs at locations in Minnesota, Wisconsin and select programs in Jamaica and Kenya. The university enrolled nearly 5,700 students in fall 2008, including 1,400 Winona campus traditional undergraduates and more than 4,300 adult learners in the Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs.

About Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

Saint Mary-s University of Minnesota is a private, nonprofit university. Our students- success is the core of our concern. Students choose Saint Mary-s for any number of reasons, among them: our welcoming community; our commitment to walking alongside each student, every step of the way; our intentional focus on practical, hands-on learning experiences; and our dedication to helping students form connections that will guide them in their post-graduate lives. Our undergraduate, residential, liberal arts college offers 59 majors at our 450-acre Winona Campus. Convenient graduate, bachelor's completion, and certificate programs are offered at our Twin Cities and Winona campuses, Rochester or other regional locations, and online. We are mission-driven, committed to abandoning elitism, embracing respect, and being dedicated to every person. We are the university for students who are ready to grow and who know that with the right opportunities they can build the future they want.

Mission Statement

Enriched by the Lasallian Catholic heritage, Saint Mary-s University of Minnesota awakens, nurtures, and empowers learners to ethical lives of service and leadership.