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University Mission Statement
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.
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- Oldest Catholic university in Texas and the Southwest, founded in 1852 by Marianist (Society of Mary) brothers and priests
- 135-acre campus northwest of downtown San Antonio
- Led by Charles L. Cotrell, Ph.D., the University’s 12th president and first lay Marianist to take the helm
- Home to five schools: Humanities and Social Sciences; Bill Greehey School of Business; Science, Engineering and Technology; Graduate; and Law
- 183 full-time faculty members, more than 90 percent with terminal degrees
- More than 40 academic programs, including Ph.D. and J.D. programs
- Pre-professional programs in medicine, nursing, dentistry, pharmacy, allied health and law
- A community-oriented and caring learning environment, in the Marianist tradition
- Student-faculty ratio of 13-to-1
Nationally Recognized for Academics
- Ranked one of the best universities in the West region for 14 straight years by U.S. News & World Report
- Top 10 in Texas for high graduation rates; cited as a national model for student success by The Education Trust
- More than 20 faculty are Fulbright Scholars or “Piper Professor” winners for teaching excellence
- Bill Greehey School of Business accredited by the elite Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, ranked fifth nationally for “Greatest Opportunity for Women” and a listed as a “Best Business School” by The Princeton Review
- Electrical and industrial engineering programs accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology
- School of Law students are repeat winners of local, regional and national moot court and mock trial competitions
Nationally Recognized for Engagement and Service
- Recognized two years in a row by the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for service learning and community outreach
- Listed as a “College that Builds Character” by the John Templeton Foundation
- Selected as one of the nation’s top “Colleges with a Conscience” by The Princeton Review and Campus Compact
- Home to the Marianist Leadership Program and the Service Learning Center
Nationally Recognized Student-Athletes
- Men’s and women’s teams compete in 12 varsity-level sports
- Member of NCAA Division II and the Heartland Conference
- Five national titles in men’s basketball (l989), baseball (2001), softball (1986 and 2002) and golf (2006)
- Home to 166 All-American Scholar athletes
Innovative Programs, Exceptional Outcomes
- Areas of study include unique programs, such as Multinational Organization Studies, International Relations, an one-year MBA program, and an evening law program
- Eleven five-year, combined bachelor’s and master’s degree programs
- Agreements with universities China, Germany and Mexico allow unique international study opportunities
- Opportunity for professional-level research for undergraduate students
About 300 St. Mary’s alumni have been elected to public office, and more than 20 alumni have earned the rank of general or admiral in the U.S. Armed Forces
- Nationally recognized for preparing talented graduates for corporate and community leadership
- More than 50 percent of graduates who apply are admitted to medical and dental schools, above the national average of 35 percent
- Tuition priced below the national average
- About 70 percent of tuition costs are covered through grants, scholarships and other financial resources
St. Mary’s By the Numbers
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| Undergraduate: |
2,426 |
| Graduate/Ph.D.: |
715 |
| Law: |
779 |
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| Undergraduate: |
$609 |
| Graduate: |
$635 |
| Ph.D.: |
$635 |
| Law: |
$740 |
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| Operating Budget: |
$103 million |
| Endowment Market Value: |
$155 million as of May 31, 2007 |
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University Communications
St. Mary's University Box #75
One Camino Santa Maria
San Antonio, Texas 78228 University Communications ph: (210) 436-3722 ucomm1@stmarytx.edu |
 Print Version Modified: Mar 11, 2008 |
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