Saint Mary's University

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History

Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota is dedicated to advancing the educational and career goals of today’s students. Founded in 1912 by Bishop Patrick R. Heffron, Saint Mary’s is a private, Catholic, comprehensive institution, administered by the De La Salle Christian Brothers since 1933.

SMU enrolls about 5,400 students. Of those, about 1,250 are traditional undergraduates; the rest are adult learners in the School of Graduate and Professional Programs.

At the coeducational, residential Winona campus, located in the majestic bluffs of the Mississippi River Valley, the undergraduate College curriculum combines traditional liberal arts and sciences with career preparation in a student-centered environment.

SMU’s School of Graduate and Professional Programs is one of the largest graduate schools in Minnesota. A pioneer in outreach education since 1984, the school creates communities of learning when and where they are needed, serving both adult learners and the broader educational needs of society. Programs are offered at SMU’s Twin Cities, Winona and Nairobi campuses and Rochester center, with courses offered in Apple Valley and approximately 75 off-campus sites in Minnesota and Wisconsin.

Saint Mary’s is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, the National Association of Schools of Music, and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.