Saint Mary's University of Minnesota — acceptance rate 89%, tuition $42,500Saint Mary's University of Minnesota campus, Winona, MN. Photo: Wikideas1, CC0 via Wikimedia Commons.
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Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the
Outcomes Score (B+)
which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 68%
Outcomes
B+
78/100
Affordability
F
18/100
Resources
C
47/100
Experience
B+
75/100
Prestige
D
35/100
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
3,831
Total Enrollment
68%
Graduation Rate
79%
Retention Rate
18.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
89%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
$58,170
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$54,549
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$21,500
Median debt at graduation
66%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
24.5%
Students receiving Pell grants
Typical debt at graduation equals about 37% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 51st percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (MN wage index 1.10). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
For parents & investors
The Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Town Property Report
Avg home value near campus: $260,257
Avg rent near campus: $1,171/mo — vs ~$667/mo campus room rate
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 55987 (3.5% cap, Winona)
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🏆 Where Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
What is the acceptance rate at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota?
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota has an acceptance rate of 89%.
This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Saint Mary's University of Minnesota?
Tuition at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is
$42,500 for in-state students
and $42,500 for out-of-state students
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What is the graduation rate at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota?
The graduation rate at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is 68%.
This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Saint Mary's University of Minnesota a good school?
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota has a Repit College Score of 51/100 (Grade: C).
Our rating evaluates five key factors:
Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Saint Mary's University of Minnesota?
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota has a total enrollment of 3,831 students.
Most students (80%) are traditional college-age (18-24).
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