St. Mary's Fund

The St. Mary's Fund helps to support those spending priorities identified by the University's leadership.

Through Vision 2012, the University will expand the St. Mary's educational experience so our graduates possess not only the superior academic tools necessary to impact society, but also the desire to reach their full potential as human beings, with a sound religious and ethical foundation.

The St. Mary's Fund campaign focuses on three characteristics of a Catholic and Marianist education that are highlighted in Vision 2012 and that are cornerstones of the St. Mary's University experience:

Academic Excellence — St. Mary's will excel in teaching and scholarship that is transformational, educating the whole person. At the core of a St. Mary's education will be innovative curricular and co-curricular learning that evidences the integration of the liberal arts and professional studies.

Community Building — The University will excel in offering its students opportunities to reach out to others in service to society and to developing graduates who, inspired by faith, are informed community builders who seek understanding and wisdom for the common good of society.

Marianist Tradition — Connections with the Marianist Community allow students constant access to spiritual leaders whose lives are dedicated to academic excellence, service to society and formation in community.
  • The St. Mary's Fund campaign runs annually from June 1 through May 31.
  • All gifts to the St. Mary's Fund are tax deductible.
  • Once a donation has been made to a campaign, alumni are not again solicited until the next campaign. Thank you all for your support and thank you for your belief in the mission of St. Mary's University.
Graduates of St. Mary's University know the value of these characteristics. Your support today will enable St. Mary's to attain the high level of success set forth in Vision 2012.


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Who We Are

A close-knit academic and spiritual community boasting a 13-1 student to faculty ratio

Who We Are

Hands-on professors, Fulbright Scholars, and “Piper Professor” winners who teach in the classrooms, labs, and abroad

Who We Are

A diverse university of nearly 4,000 students, with five schools, more than 40 academic programs including Ph.D. and J.D. programs, and numerous pre-professional programs

Engagement and Service

More than 70 percent of students participate in community service—last year, they logged 125,000 service hours

Engagement and Service

Recognized by The President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll

Engagement and Service

Named a “College that Builds Character” by the John Templeton Foundation and one of the nation’s top “Colleges with a Conscience” by The Princeton Review and Campus Compact

Engagement and Service

Student-athletes completed more than 2,000 community service hours during the 2008-2009 academic year

Engagement and Service

Renowned speakers visit campus every year, including primetime news anchors, presidential candidates, Fortune 500 CEOs and entrepreneurs

Engagement and Service

School of Law received the 2009 Law School Commitment to Service Award from the Texas Access to Justice Commission

World Class Academics

Ranked fourth in the West region for best value and quality by U.S. News & World Report

World Class Academics

Tuition priced below the national average

World Class Academics

Graduation rates are among the highest in Texas

World Class Academics

Bill Greehey School of Business ranked sixth nationally for “Greatest Opportunity for Women”

World Class Academics

University-wide, 92 percent of professors hold a Ph.D. or equivalent is in their field

Outstanding Student-Athletes

Home to 12 Academic All-Americans and 219 student-athletes who have earned regional or national awards

Outstanding Student-Athletes

Student-athlete graduation rate of 63 percent, significantly higher than the NCAA Division II average

Outstanding Student-Athletes

Six national titles in basketball, baseball, softball and golf (one individual and one academic)

Outstanding Student-Athletes

Member of NCAA Division II and the Heartland Conference

Innovative Programs, Exceptional Outcomes

Historically, more than half of St. Mary’s graduates who apply are admitted to medical and dental schools, above the national average of 35 percent

Innovative Programs, Exceptional Outcomes

Unique tracks include a one-year M.B.A. program, an evening law program, three forensic science tracks, and combined bachelor’s and master’s degree programs

Innovative Programs, Exceptional Outcomes

Learning laboratories include a technology-enhanced trading room where students manage a $1 million investment portfolio

Innovative Programs, Exceptional Outcomes

International opportunities include exchange programs with universities in China, Germany and Mexico, as well as study abroad programs in Europe and South America