C
Average
Score: 51/100
Overall (traditional)
C+
Outcome Rating
60/100 · earnings-weighted

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Winona, Minnesota 55987
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota campus, Winona, MN
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota campus, Winona, MN. Photo: Wikideas1, CC0 via Wikimedia Commons.
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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

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.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$84,323$104,761+18%#96 of 966#147$12,500
Human Resources Management and Services—$83,079+22%#19 of 187#38—
Criminal Justice and Corrections$64,894$79,464+43%#7 of 660#10—
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods$57,558$78,856-8%#73 of 126#81$24,125
Marketing$55,158$76,285+10%#109 of 516#166$15,332
Business Administration, Management and Operations$56,290$74,942+10%#241 of 1176#341$18,749
Finance and Financial Management Services$58,451$74,642-10%#269 of 452#333$27,000
Accounting and Related Services$54,833$73,887-3%#380 of 796#494$24,332
Health and Medical Administrative Services$51,660$66,139+13%#85 of 275#110$14,165
Psychology—$43,805-14%#849 of 1027#965—
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods—$40,804-14%#627 of 680#668—
Information Science/Studies$25,534————$14,550

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

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  • 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.

#16
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
of 21 schools
#22
Community Health and Preventive Medicine
of 23 schools
#28
Project Management
of 42 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $42,500 $42,500
Room $6,000
Board $5,350
Total Cost (On-Campus) $57,380 $57,380

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
26%
Receive Pell Grants
54%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Counseling Psychology 167 grads/yr Education, General 121 grads/yr Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 116 grads/yr Social Work 102 grads/yr Business Analytics 86 grads/yr Educational Leadership and Administration, General 71 grads/yr Educational Administration and Supervision, Other 64 grads/yr Health/Health Care Administration/Management 56 grads/yr Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 52 grads/yr Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling 44 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 40 grads/yr Accounting 39 grads/yr Project Management 37 grads/yr Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling 31 grads/yr Educational/Instructional Technology 30 grads/yr Community Health and Preventive Medicine 28 grads/yr Public Health, General 26 grads/yr Special Education and Teaching, General 23 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 20 grads/yr Psychology, General 19 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota's top programs commonly pursue.

Managers, all other
$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs
Clinical and counseling psychologists
$96k/yr 76,300 jobs
Psychology teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 52,500 jobs
Counselors, all other
$50k/yr 69,100 jobs
Education teachers, postsecondary
$72k/yr 74,900 jobs
Social and community service managers
$78k/yr 219,800 jobs
Social work teachers, postsecondary
$76k/yr 17,100 jobs
Social workers, all other
$69k/yr 81,000 jobs

Student Demographics

3,831
Total Students
67%
Women
80%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 54%
Hispanic 7%
Black 9%
Asian 4%
Non-Resident 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 46%
Hybrid (Some Online) 23%
Fully Online 30%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 80%
25-64 (Adult) 19%

Frequently Asked Questions

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 .
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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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology