by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 680 undergraduates in 2020, Saint Mary is a small, private college located in Omaha, Nebraska. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Saint Mary offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Saint Mary can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Saint Mary Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the Roman Catholic faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best Roman Catholic Colleges and Universities.
Individuals with disabilities make up 10.0% of the student population at Saint Mary. For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Saint Mary Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Saint Mary does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs. For more information, check out our Saint Mary for Veterans Guide.
For students with young families, Saint Mary does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.
Saint Mary offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Saint Mary has a comparatively small, student body. There were 680 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 659 (96.9%). Part-time attendance was 21 (3.1%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 659 | 21 | 680 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Saint Mary has a very homogeneous student body. We rank Saint Mary #3075 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Saint Mary by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Saint Mary Diversity Guide.
We wanted to tell you about student athletes at Saint Mary, but that information was not available.
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to College of Saint Mary Athletics