Campus & Student Life at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota

Home to about 1,329 undergraduates in 2020, SMU MN is a private university located in Winona, Minnesota. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, SMU MN offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by SMU MN can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our SMU MN Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is Affiliated With the Roman Catholic Faith.

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.

SMU MN Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 10.0% of the student population at SMU MN. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit SMU MN Disability Services.

SMU MN for the Military

While not a "service academy", SMU MN does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit SMU MN Veteran Services . For more information, check out our SMU MN for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

SMU MN 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.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

There were 1,329 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,052 (79.2%). Part-time attendance was 277 (20.8%).

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is Ranked #957 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, SMU MN is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank SMU MN #957 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 SMU MN by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the SMU MN Diversity Guide.

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Competes in the NCAA

SMU MN has a total of 313 student athletes, 160 men and 153 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Athletics