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Discover you.
Define what’s next.

At Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, you don’t just earn a degree — you discover who you are and who you’re becoming. For over 112 years, we’ve been a vibrant community that welcomes students of all ages, backgrounds, and goals. Inspired by the values of Saint John Baptist de La Salle, we’re committed to meeting you where you are — and helping you go wherever you’re called to be.

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3,350+

undergraduate and graduate students

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18:1

Student-faculty ratio

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80+

academic programs

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58,000+

in our Cardinal network

Your learning, your location.

Our mission

At Saint Mary’s, our mission is more than words — it’s the foundation of everything we do. Rooted in Lasallian Catholic values, we foster a community grounded in respect, service, and a shared commitment to learning with purpose and leading with heart.

Presidents, visionaries, inspiring leaders

The Very Rev. James P. Burns, IVD, Ph.D., has served as president of Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota since 2018. Burns’ leadership is focused on delivering quality education founded in the university’s Lasallian Catholic mission, which calls for a practical education rooted in character formation and a deep grounding in liberal arts.

See yourself at Saint Mary's.

Our stories. Your journey.

Focused on faculty development

Hines co-authors book about program evaluation Saint Mary’s vice president Sue Hines M’01, D’07 will tell you that life isn’t... Read More

Touching hearts and transforming lives

Alumni join forces to help the underserved in Nairobi Patrice Henning B’84, M’21 will tell you that in order to... Read More

Renwick nets data analytics career with Fastenal, thanks Career Services

Ashley Renwick B’25 may have been sidelined from playing Cardinal tennis due to an injury — but it’s because she... Read More