Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
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How strong are the academics at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

19:1
Student to faculty ratio
18
Average class size
62%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Saint Mary's Minnesota has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 19:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Class Sizes
2-9
38
10-19
90
20-29
89
30-39
10
40-49
2

Honors Programs

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Saint Mary's Minnesota's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota:

79%
First-year retention rate
62%
4-year grad rate
68%
6-year grad rate

The average base annual salary of students who were employed within six months of graduation is $46,463. This is less than the national average of $48,300.

$46,463
$48,300 (National Average)

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Saint Mary's University of Minnesota's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Business Administration and Management, General
Business Analytics
Psychology, General
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other
Physician Associate/Assistant
14.6
17.48
20.36
23.24
26.12
29

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 12
  • Biochemistry 4
  • Environmental Biology 3
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 29
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 12
  • Accounting 11
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 9
  • Finance, General 5
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 2
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 0
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other 0
  • Actuarial Science 0
  • Business/Commerce, General 0
Communication
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other 10
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 0
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 0
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 0
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Information Science/Studies 11
  • Computer Science 10
Education
  • Education, Other 10
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 4
  • Social Science Teacher Education 1
  • Secondary Education and Teaching 1
  • Education, General 0
Engineering
  • Computer Engineering, General 0
  • Engineering Physics/Applied Physics 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature/Letters, Other 2
  • General Literature 1
  • English Language and Literature, General 0
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Human Development and Family Studies, General 0
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other 19
  • Physician Associate/Assistant 17
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management 12
  • Public Health, General 10
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 3
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 0
  • Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist 0
  • Pre-Physical Therapy Studies 0
History
  • History, General 2
  • History, Other 0
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 12
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 5
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Business Analytics 27
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 0
  • MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 0
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 0
  • Biological and Physical Sciences 0
  • Mathematics and Computer Science 0
  • Biopsychology 0
  • Natural Sciences 0
  • International/Globalization Studies 0
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 0
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 0
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Christian Studies 16
  • Philosophy 3
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 1
  • Physics, General 1
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 24
  • Applied Psychology 1
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS 5
  • Human Services, General 5
  • Human Services, General 5
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 2
Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Theology/Theological Studies 4
  • Religious Education 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 9
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 5
  • Music, Other 2
  • Music Performance, General 1
  • Music, General 1
  • Graphic Design 1
  • Visual and Performing Arts, General 0

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