
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.
Vision — Momentum 2032
Inspired by its Marianist identity, St. Mary’s will be a premier Catholic university distinguished by academic excellence, transformative learning and a welcoming community that empowers graduates to lead with purpose, serve with integrity and shape a changing world.

Marianist Approach to Education
The St. Mary’s University mission statement is a reflection of the Characteristics of Marianist Universities. There are five elements that characterize the Marianist approach to education:
- Educate for formation in faith
- Provide an integral quality education
- Educate in the family spirit
- Educate for service, justice and peace, and integrity of creation
- Educate for adaptation and change
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