University of Saint Mary

  • 5/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Leavenworth, KS
  • 0 reviews
#4 Best Private Colleges in Kansas
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Overview

Total enrollment

1,462
University of Saint Mary overview
University of Saint Mary overview
  • Size Small
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing Yes
  • Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

The University of Saint Mary is located in Leavenworth, Kansas, approximately 35 miles northwest of Kansas City. Founded in 1923 by the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth, this private Catholic institution operates from a hilltop campus overlooking the Missouri River valley. The university maintains a traditional liberal arts curriculum while offering specialized programs in nursing, education, and business administration. The main campus features a mix of historic and modern buildings across its 200 acres, where most first-year students reside in campus housing. Saint Mary competes in the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) as the Spires, fielding teams in 21 varsity sports.

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Ratings

University of St. Mary is rated within the lower 45% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10.

  • Overall Rating
    5 out of 10
  • Academics
    4 out of 10
  • Resources
    6 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    6 out of 10
  • Value
    5 out of 10
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Rankings

Rankings for University of Saint Mary within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Extremely Easy
University of Saint Mary admission standards
  • SAT (enrolled mid-50) 806/1028
  • ACT (enrolled mid-50) 17/24
  • GPA 3.36

Acceptance Rate

86.6%
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  • Applications Due -
  • Enrollment Rate 20.7%
  • Application Fee $25

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$35,380
Costs for University of Saint Mary
Fee Cost
Tuition $35,380
Books and Supplies $700
Other Fees $1,190
Room and Board $10,328
Budget for Other Expenses $3,200
Total One Year Cost $50,798
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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$41,200 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

42% within 6 years
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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at University of Saint Mary are Health Professions, Business, and Psychology. 38% of students major in Health Professions, 13% in Business, and 10% in Psychology.

  • Health Professions 38%
  • Business 13%
  • Psychology 10%
  • Education 9%
  • Social Sciences 8%
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Last updated: August 2026