About the School
The vision of the School of Science, Engineering and Technology at St. Mary’s University is to ethically serve the world through transformative science, engineering, technology and health education. Our mission is to cultivate a thriving, faith-forward learning community that nurtures individuals to maximize their talents in service to the world, to advance ethical leadership and to promote sustainable innovation in science, engineering, technology and health to advance the common good.
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St. Mary’s is about tradition, values and community. We’re a community of scholars coming together to nurture the unique contributions of students, just like you. For us, your success matters.
We are committed to helping you dive deeper into your passions and explore new interests. At St. Mary’s, you will develop the skills to lead a productive and successful life. As you explore St. Mary’s, ask yourself, “What will you discover?”
Scholarships
St. Mary’s offers several scholarships and awards to support students with an outstanding academic record and demonstrated financial need. These scholarships are provided by gracious benefactors who wish to assist deserving students in their journey of achieving a quality education from an institution of higher learning.
Preparing the Next Generation of Health Professionals
For students interested in careers in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, optometry, chiropractic, podiatry, veterinary medicine, allied health professions or nursing, St. Mary’s offers a host of programs to get you into your field of choice.
Study Nursing at St. Mary’s
The newly established Department of Nursing at St. Mary’s offers a four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). The program prepares practice-ready, entry-level professional nurses by integrating a liberal arts education and Catholic and Marianist values with the skills and science of nursing. The Nursing Program is approved by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) and the Texas Board of Nursing.
Center for Cyber Excellence
The Center for Cyber Excellence at St. Mary’s is a collaborative venture drawing from the expertise of faculty and staff within the University. The Center provides guidance and general cyber defense information and promotes collaboration and interaction with other students, faculty and programs.
St. Mary’s, through the Master of Science in Cybersecurity program, has been designated by the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD).
Where Powerful Programs Meet Transformative, Experiential Learning
In addition to producing tomorrow’s leaders in science and medicine, public outreach is another important way that the School of Science, Engineering and Technology is making a social impact. Utilizing innovative programs based on academic and scholarly engagement, the school encourages research and discovery among all age groups.
SET Strategic Plan
St. Mary’s University School of Science, Engineering and Technology implemented a new strategic plan in Spring 2025 that has five strategic focus areas:
1. Academic programs and learner experience
2. Facilities and technology infrastructure
3. Enrollment, revenue and resources
4. Communities and the common good
5. Structures, systems, policy and process