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How strong are the academics at University of Saint Mary?

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

11:1
Student to faculty ratio
38%
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.

University of Saint Mary has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 11:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Honors Programs

University of Saint Mary 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 University of Saint Mary'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 University of Saint Mary:

65%
First-year retention rate
38%
4-year grad rate
48%
6-year grad rate

Majors

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

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Psychology, General
7.8
12.84
17.88
22.92
27.96
33

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 17
  • Biomedical Sciences, General 1
Business
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 9
  • Business Administration and Management, General 8
  • Accounting 6
  • Business Administration and Management, General 1
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 1
Communication
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 4
  • Mass Communication/Media Studies 1
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 7
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 3
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 3
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 33
  • Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other 20
  • Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other 0
History
  • History, General 6
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 0
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Applied Mathematics, General 3
  • Mathematics, General 1
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 5
  • Human Biology 0
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 17
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 11
  • Sports Studies 2
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 1
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 12
  • Psychology, General 2
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 2
Social Sciences
  • Criminology 10
  • Political Science and Government, General 2
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Art/Art Studies, General 4
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