Giving Choices

We invite you to designate your St. Mary's Fund gift. The following is a sampling of designations often chosen by our donors.

  • Unrestricted: Unrestricted gifts enable the University to direct annual support to where it is most needed, including operational and programmatic functions.

  • School of __________: Direct your gift to the Bill Greehey School of Business; School of Humanities and Social Sciences; School of Science, Engineering and Technology; Graduate School; or the School of Law.

  • Louis J. Blume Academic Library: Designed primarily for independent study and research, the library offers a wide variety of print and non-print media. Annual support ensures the library remains a viable research resource for students, faculty and the community.

  • Scholarships: Making education at St. Mary's affordable and accessible is critical in recruiting top quality students to the University. Your designated gift will provide dedicated and academically qualified students the opportunity to gain a quality education in the Catholic Marianist tradtion.

  • Campus Beautification/Grounds: Creating an appealing campus environment while remaining environmentally responsible is all part of establishing a clear institutional identity. Your designated gift will support continued enhancement and maintenance of St. Mary's 135-acre campus.

  • Student Services: Your support ensures student services including student counseling, student health services and student activities, all of which enhance our students' overall educational experience at St. Mary's University, remain robust and up-to-date.

  • Academic Support: St. Mary's encourages regular scholarly contributions by faculty to their disciplines, to the Church and to the community. Your designated gift gives St. Mary's faculty opportunities for the continued research and development necessary to maintain a high standard of academic excellence at the University.

  • University Ministry: Encouraging and promoting personal development, growth in the community, lived faith values, leadership and service, University Ministry provides many opportunities to students who wish to broaden their educational experience.

  • Athletics: School spirit and time-honored traditions are both aspects of the athletics program at St. Mary's. Your designated gift will provide support for athletic programs which are an integral part of the St. Mary's experience.




Give to St. Mar's

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