St. Mary's University, a Catholic and Marianist liberal arts institution, was founded in 1852 and long has been committed to academic excellence, service and civic engagement efforts of the highest integrity, all of which comprise the heart of the University's mission.

This mission not only has helped numerous generations of students but it also has empowered the University. In recent years St. Mary's has experienced a wealth of significant recognitions and aesthetic changes on campus, and you are invited to learn more about St. Mary's and discover the University's historical legacy of student success.

Mission

St. Mary's University, as a Catholic Marianist University, fosters the formation of people in faith and educates leaders for the common good through community, integrated liberal arts and professional education, and academic excellence.