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Achieve More with a Graduate Degree from St. Mary’s University

Make a difference. Whether you study business, education, counseling or cybersecurity, St. Mary’s University offers more than 30 master’s, doctoral and graduate certificate programs designed to prepare you to improve lives and strengthen your community.

At the same time, a graduate degree from St. Mary’s can make a difference in your own life. Let our dedicated faculty and rigorous academic programs spark your own vocational journey as you move beyond a career to a calling.

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How to Apply to St. Mary’s University Graduate and Doctoral Programs

Graduate-level study at St. Mary’s University is a challenge that will expand your boundaries. Applying to St. Mary’s, on the other hand, is easy, streamlined and free. Standardized test scores are optional for most of our programs, and no application fee is required.

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Most programs admit students on a rolling basis, though application requirements vary. Admission decisions are typically made one to two weeks after you complete your application.

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  • Connect with a Graduate Admission Counselor

    Do you have questions about admission policies, our expert faculty, school/life balance, financial aid or any other aspect of a St. Mary’s graduate education? Schedule a conversation with one of our graduate admission counselors to learn more.

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Graduate Programs

Whether you expand your professional skills through one of our graduate certificates, pursue a master’s degree in any of our 19 different programs or seek a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision, the graduate programs at St. Mary’s deliver the advanced knowledge you need to take your career to the next level.

We offer programs through the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, the Greehey School of Business and our School of Science, Engineering and Technology, making it easy to find a path aligned with your goals.

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Why St. Mary’s University?

Though St. Mary’s is a Catholic university, our commitment to openness, justice, humility and service is universal — which is why our education speaks to each of our 3,500 students, who come from all faiths or no faith at all.

  • Marianist Values

    A St. Mary’s education is built around the Marianist tradition of educating ethical leaders for the common good. It’s a commitment that starts with a top-notch education: St. Mary’s is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, and many individual programs have specialized accreditation as well.

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  • Focus on Experiential Learning

    Your education starts in the classroom, but it won’t end there. Through research, internships, service learning and other civic engagement, each of our programs incorporates experiential learning opportunities that deepen your understanding of the subject material and the world in which you’ll work.

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  • Graduate Center for Excellence

    Graduate study is challenging. Get the support you need to thrive at our Graduate Center for Excellence, where you can collaborate with other students, improve your research and writing skills, and find resources devoted to housing, health and wellness, and other aspects of your academic and personal life

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Graduate Financial Aid and Scholarships

A St. Mary’s education is an investment in your future: Graduates of Catholic colleges aren’t just more likely to report a strong sense of belonging and mental health — they also experience greater financial returns than those who graduate from secular schools.

Our Office of Financial Assistance is committed to helping you secure the resources to make this investment. You may qualify for federal student loans, internships or other graduate scholarships and assistantships that can ease the burden of paying for a graduate degree.

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The philosophy of St. Mary’s University, being welcoming to all, drew me in. The University has a very diverse student population. Some are Catholic, and some are not. Everyone gets treated the same and shares their different points of view.”

Raul Rodriguez (M.B.A. ’22)

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  • Contact the St. Mary’s Office of Graduate Admission

    Don’t settle for a career when you can find your calling. With over 30 graduate degrees and certificates in the humanities, sciences and business, St. Mary’s University can lead you to a more meaningful life. Contact us to learn more.

    Office of Graduate Admission

    Chaminade Tower, Second Floor
    210-436-3126
    graduate@stmarytx.edu

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