University of Saint Mary

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Welcome to Saint Mary - A top Catholic college in Kansas. Rooted in the Catholic traditions of St. Vincent de Paul, the University of Saint Mary honors our core university values of community, justice, respect, and excellence. He encourages curiosity and conversation, servant-leadership, and exploration, while a spirit of gratitude lives in everything we do.
USM is an esteemed, applied liberal art Catholic university with more than 30 undergraduate programs, eight graduate programs, a doctoral program, and an ever-growing focus on health care education. Classes are offered on campuses in Leavenworth and Overland Park and several formats: traditional, evening-accelerated, and online.
Students benefit from small classes, providing dedicated one-on-one attention from expert instructors—taught by professors, not teaching assistants. The Princeton Review has repeatedly named the University of Saint Mary a Princeton Review Best Midwestern College every year since 2005—a distinction based on meeting lofty standards of academic excellence and feedback from students, parents, educators, and Princeton Review staff.
USM also received a 2018 Best Value School Award by University Research & Review—based on its reputation among students and alumni, the programs offered, accreditations, and affordability.
Though the University of Saint Mary is all about academic excellence, we also cherish fun! Football games to meal packaging events, etiquette dinners to late-night pancake feeds create some of the best memories and best friends here at Saint Mary.
Founded in 1923 by the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth, the University of Saint Mary has a long tradition of academic excellence. Saint Mary is a tight-knit community where one-on-one attention is valued, and growth is measured by more than a percent in a grade book.
USM focuses on fulfilling our students and society's needs— establishing academic programs where purpose, global impact, and long-term success govern their existence. Students are inspired to follow their dreams and find their potential—choosing from over 30 majors, minors, and concentrations eight graduate programs, including USM's newest: Master of Science in Athletic Training along with a Doctor of Physical Therapy.
The University of Saint Mary educates students of diverse backgrounds to realize their God-given potential. It prepares them for value-centered lives and careers that contribute to the well being of our global society.
Saint Mary is a place where students come to stand out rather than get lost in a crowd. It's where young adults can develop academically, socially, and spiritually while gaining the skills necessary for meaningful careers.
The University of Saint Mary offers graduate programs across two campuses and online. Saint Mary has a long tradition of academic excellence and has gained local and national employers' respect for our values-based curriculum. Regardless of the campus you are on; you will find Saint Mary is different from most colleges. We are indeed a community of learners, where individual attention is standard, and your success in the classroom is a priority.
The University of Saint Mary is a welcoming community with an appreciation for international perspectives and diverse cultures. The Saint Mary mission stretches worldwide, impacting lives in Korea, Syria, Germany, Samoa, and everything in between every day.
The University of Saint Mary is dedicated to making your college education affordable. Nearly 98 percent of our students receive financial aid of some kind — including scholarships, grants, loans, and employment. The University of Saint Mary recognizes hard work, accomplishments, and dreams. And we think one of the best ways to recognize all that you have done is with a generous scholarship.
Rooted in the Catholic traditions of St. Vincent de Paul, the University of Saint Mary honors our core university values of community, justice, respect, and excellence. He encourages curiosity and conversation, servant-leadership, and exploration, while a spirit of gratitude lives in everything we do. Though the University of Saint Mary is all about academic excellence, we also cherish fun! Football games to meal packaging events, etiquette dinners to late-night pancake feeds create some of the best memories and best friends here at Saint Mary.
We know we are biased, but we indeed do have one of the best communities around! Whether you are a freshman or graduate student, you will find USM is different. We are like one big family. We celebrate our accomplishments together, and when challenges come up, help is always around. We want the best for you while you are here … and beyond—which is precisely why every student service you could imagine is at your fingertips in the Keleher Learning Commons.
Students, faculty, and administration from all faith traditions call Saint Mary home. USM's 200-acre campus has students from all over the world—with different upbringings, beliefs, and traditions. Though the university honors its rich Catholic roots, USM believes a deep appreciation for diversity fosters spiritual growth for all.
Committed to a liberal arts education, the core curriculum is designed to create a breadth of graduates' knowledge. USM is one of 700 member colleges in the Council of Independent Colleges supporting a national advocacy program promoting the understanding of the liberal arts and the effectiveness of independent higher education called "Power of Liberal Arts."

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