Inside Academics at University of Saint Mary

Academics at a Glance

Whats the point of going to college without academics? Below is an overview of academic life at University of Saint Mary — the faculty and staff who teach, the majors and fields of study on offer, and the online and distance options available.

Jump to any section below, or follow a link to dig deeper into a specific part of academic life at University of Saint Mary:

• Faculty Resources
• Most Popular Majors
• Additional Questions to Ask
• Continue Your Research

Faculty and Teaching

The student-to-faculty ratio at University of Saint Mary is about average at 12 to 1, close to the national average of 15 to 1. With 51% of instructors full time, University of Saint Mary is above the national average of 47%.

For the full breakdown — tenure status, part-time and adjunct share, and how the faculty compares with the national average — see the faculty composition page.

Majors & Degrees

Students at University of Saint Mary can choose from 28 majors with reported graduates spanning 16 broad fields of study.

Degrees offered at University of Saint Mary are summarised below:

The most popular majors at University of Saint Mary, measured by graduates, are listed below.

See the full majors breakdown on the academic majors report.

More to Consider

As you weigh academic life at University of Saint Mary, a few more questions are worth asking:

• Need flexibility? Check whether University of Saint Mary offers the online or summer classes that fit your schedule — about 394 undergraduates study at least partly online. Explore online learning.
• Thinking about graduate school? Consider how many students continue their studies and how well the school retains and graduates its students (65% of full-time freshmen return for a second year). Explore graduation rates.
• Will a degree land you a job? Ask how many graduates were employed full time a year after finishing.

Dig Deeper into Academics at University of Saint Mary

Follow the links below for a deeper look at a specific part of academic life:

• Academic Majors at University of Saint Mary — the full list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers
• Faculty Composition at University of Saint Mary — student-faculty ratio, full-time vs adjunct, and tenure detail
• Graduation & Retention at University of Saint Mary — how well the school retains and graduates students
• Online Learning at University of Saint Mary — online and distance enrollment options
• Accreditation Detail at University of Saint Mary — accreditation status and accrediting bodies