University Communications
St. Mary's University Box #75
One Camino Santa Maria
San Antonio, Texas 78228 University Communications phone: (210) 436-3722 ucomm1@stmarytx.edu
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Who We Are
- A close-knit academic and spiritual community boasting a 13-1 student to faculty ratio
- Hands-on professors, Fulbright Scholars, and "Piper Professor" winners who teach in the classroom, labs and abroad
- 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
World Class Academics
- Ranked fourth in the West region for best value and quality by U.S. News & World Report
- Tuition priced below the national average
- Graduation rates are among the highest in Texas
- Bill Greehey School of Business ranked in top 10 nationally for “Greatest Opportunity for Women”
Engagement and Service
- More than 70 percent of our students participate in community service
- Recognized by The President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll
- Listed as 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
Outstanding Student-Athletes
- Home to 167 All-American Scholar athletes
- Five national titles in basketball, baseball , softball and golf
- Member of NCAA Division II and the Heartland Conference
Innovative Programs, Exceptional Outcomes
- Historically, more than 50 percent of graduates who apply are admitted to medical and dental schools, above the national average of 35 percent
- About 44 percent of St. Mary's graduates go on to graduate school
- Unique tracks include a one-year MBA program, an evening law program, and combined bachelor's and master's degree programs
- Learning laboratories include a state-of-the-art trading room where students manage a $1 million investment portfolio
- International opportunities include exchange programs with universities in China, Germany and Mexico, as well as study abroad programs in Europe and South America
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