Campus & Student Life at University of Saint Mary

Home to about 810 undergraduates in 2020, University of Saint Mary is a small, private university located in Leavenworth, Kansas. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, University of Saint Mary offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by University of Saint Mary can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our University of Saint Mary Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

University of Saint Mary 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.

University of Saint Mary Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit University of Saint Mary Disability Services.

University of Saint Mary for the Military

While not a "service academy", University of 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 on policies related to veterans, you can visit University of Saint Mary Veteran Services . For more information, check out our University of Saint Mary for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at University of Saint Mary

University of 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.

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

University of Saint Mary has a comparatively small, student body. There were 810 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 732 (90.4%). Part-time attendance was 78 (9.6%).

University of Saint Mary is Ranked #61 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, University of Saint Mary receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank University of Saint Mary #61 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 University of Saint Mary by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the University of Saint Mary Diversity Guide.

University of Saint Mary Competes in the NIAA

University of Saint Mary has a total of 245 student athletes, 177 men and 68 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 University of Saint Mary Athletics