Visit St. Mary’s Campus

Experiencing the University firsthand and speaking with faculty, staff and fellow students are some of the best ways to make your college choice.

Come see our beautiful San Antonio, Texas, campus!

The Office of Admission and the Office of Graduate Admission at St. Mary’s University are excited to welcome you to campus. Learn about the many options and events we offer to prospective students and their families.


135
Acre Campus
3,183
Students enrolled (Fall 2023)
13
Residence Halls

Campus Tour Options

We look forward to welcoming you to St. Mary’s University, future Rattler!

Join one of our guided Campus Tours led by our Diamondback Tour Guides. During the tour, prospective students and their families will have the opportunity to walk around campus and get all their questions answered. Students will also have the opportunity to meet with an admission counselor at the end of the tour.

Undergraduate

Undergraduate Campus Tours are held Monday through Friday and select Saturdays, with the option to meet with an Admission Counselor.

Graduate

Our Graduate Campus Tours are offered Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Interested in visiting the School of Law?

If you are interested in visiting the law school, learn more on the School of Law website.

  • Get a sneak preview of St. Mary’s University campus!

    Before your visit, preview our beautiful campus located in sunny San Antonio, Texas.

  • Prospective Students

    Chat with an Admission Counselor

    You have questions, we have answers! The Office of Admission is offering prospective students the ability to meet with an Admission Counselor to learn more about our academic programs, student life, admission and financial aid options and our amazing faculty. Please submit your request 24 hours in advance of your preferred date and time.


Admission Events

The Office of Admission invites prospective students and their families to attend one of our on-campus events.

The Rattler Experience

An event for future undergraduate and graduate students to discover academic and financial aid opportunities, engage with faculty and staff, explore campus life, meet current students, and more.

Preview Night

An event for future undergraduate and transfer students to experience St. Mary’s transformative education and community, enjoy a campus tour and learn more about financial aid resources at St. Mary’s University.

Information Sessions

Graduate students are welcome to attend virtual and in-person information sessions to learn more about the academic, co-curricular and social opportunities available to students at St. Mary’s University.


prospective graduate students

Meet with a Graduate Admission Counselor


Getting to St. Mary’s Campus


How to Find Us

St. Mary’s University’s main entrance is: 

One Camino Santa Maria 
San Antonio, Texas 78228 

Our interactive map provides visual directions. On-campus parking for visitors is in Lot V, entrance off Camino Santa Maria.

St. Mary’s University has discounted rates for alumni and visitors at the following hotels. To request a discount, please call and say you are a guest of St. Mary’s University.

Omni La Mansion del Rio
112 College St.
San Antonio, Texas 78205

Fairfield Inn & Suites San Antonio Airport/North Star Mall
88 NE Loop 410
San Antonio, Texas 78216

Courtyard San Antonio Airport/North Star Mall
80 NE Loop 410
San Antonio, Texas 78216

Area Accommodations

Plane 

The San Antonio International Airport is conveniently located about 10 miles from campus and is serviced by AeroMexico, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, Southwest and United. Visit the San Antonio Airport website for additional information, including ground transportation.  

Lyft and Uber operate in San Antonio.  

Visitors may choose to fly into Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and drive 1.5 hours (84 miles from campus) south to San Antonio.  

Train, Bus or Shuttle 

Enjoy your visit to St. Mary’s University and the City of San Antonio. View the official City of San Antonio Visitor’s Guide

travel

Directions to Alumni Athletics & Convocation Center (AA&CC) at St. Mary’s University

From I-35:
1. Merge onto I-10 W/US-87 N via EXIT 156 toward El Paso (0.7 miles).
2. Keep right to take I-10 W toward El Paso/Culebra Ave/Bandera (0.7 miles).
3. Take EXIT 568B toward Culebra Ave/Bandera (0.2 miles).
4. Turn left onto Culebra Rd (1.6 miles).
5. Stay left to stay on Culebra Rd as the road forks with Bandera Rd (1.7 miles).
6. Turn right onto Rattler Drive at the Culebra entrance to campus (0.15 miles).
7. Stop at the stop sign and turn right and then a quick left to enter parking Lot T.
8. The Alumni Athletics & Convocation Center (AA&CC) is adjacent to parking Lot T on the right-hand side.

From I-10 East:
1. Head west on I-10.
2. Keep left to take I-35 N/I-10 W/US-87 N (1.3 miles).
3. Merge onto I-10 W/US-87 N via EXIT 156 toward El Paso (0.7 miles).
4. Keep right to take I-10 W toward El Paso/Culebra Ave/Bandera (0.7 miles).
5. Take EXIT 568B toward Culebra Ave/Bandera (0.2 miles).
6. Turn left onto Culebra Rd (1.6 miles).
7. Stay left to stay on Culebra Rd as road forks with Bandera Rd (1.7 miles).
6. Turn right onto Rattler Drive at the Culebra entrance to campus (0.15 miles).
7. Stop at the stop sign and turn right and then a quick left to enter parking Lot T.
8. The Alumni Athletics & Convocation Center (AA&CC) is adjacent to parking Lot T on the right-hand side.

From I-10 West:
1. Head east on I-10
2. Take EXIT 568 toward TX-421-SPUR/Culebra Ave/Bandera (0.2 miles).
3. Take the first right onto Culebra Rd (1.5 miles).
4. Stay left to stay on Culebra Rd as road forks with Bandera Rd (1.7 miles).
6. Turn right onto Rattler Drive at the Culebra entrance to campus (0.15 miles).
7. Stop at the stop sign and turn right and then a quick left to enter parking Lot T.
8. The Alumni Athletics & Convocation Center (AA&CC) is adjacent to parking Lot T on the right-hand side.


Directions to Chaminade Tower at St. Mary’s University

From I-35:
1. Merge onto I-10 W/US-87 N via EXIT 156 toward El Paso (0.7 miles).
2. Keep right to take I-10 W toward El Paso/Culebra Ave/Bandera (0.7 miles).
3. Take EXIT 568B toward Culebra Ave/Bandera (0.2 miles).
4. Turn left onto Culebra Rd (1.6 miles).
5. Stay left to stay on Culebra Rd as the road forks with Bandera Rd (1.7 miles).
6. Turn right onto Camino Santa Maria.
7. After the stop sign, turn left to enter parking Lot V.
8. Chaminade Tower is just ahead of Lot V, to the left of St. Louis Hall.

From I-10 East:
1. Head west on I-10.
2. Keep left to take I-35 N/I-10 W/US-87 N (1.3 miles).
3. Merge onto I-10 W/US-87 N via EXIT 156 toward El Paso (0.7 miles).
4. Keep right to take I-10 W toward El Paso/Culebra Ave/Bandera (0.7 miles).
5. Take EXIT 568B toward Culebra Ave/Bandera (0.2 miles).
6. Turn left onto Culebra Rd (1.6 miles).
7. Stay left to stay on Culebra Rd as road forks with Bandera Rd (1.7 miles).
6. Turn right onto Camino Santa Maria.
7. After the stop sign, turn left to enter parking Lot V.
8. Chaminade Tower is just ahead of Lot V, to the left of St. Louis Hall.

From I-10 West:
1. Head east on I-10
2. Take EXIT 568 toward TX-421-SPUR/Culebra Ave/Bandera (0.2 miles).
3. Take the first right onto Culebra Rd (1.5 miles).
4. Stay left to stay on Culebra Rd as road forks with Bandera Rd (1.7 miles).
6.7. After the stop sign, turn left to enter parking Lot V.
8. Chaminade Tower is just ahead of Lot V, to the left of St. Louis Hall.

Driving directions to St. Mary’s
  • While You’re Here, Check Out San Antonio

    San Antonio is filled with rich history, delicious food, beautiful green spaces and cultural institutions. During your visit, we recommend you sip a margarita on the River Walk, visit the historic San Antonio Missions (including The Alamo), do some shopping at The Pearl or stroll through one of our world-class art museums.

    St. Mary’s University was featured on The College Tour, Amazon Prime’s TV series, hosted by Alex Boylan, that tells the story of a single college through the lens of its students.
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