Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
About
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, nestled along the scenic bluffs of Winona, is a Lasallian Catholic institution best known for its supportive community and practical, values-based education. The university’s strongest academic offerings include its premier programs in business and technology, the natural sciences (featuring robust pre-professional healthcare pathways), and education. Student life is defined by a close-knit, active campus culture where undergraduates participate in Division III athletics, service learning, and outdoor recreation across 450 acres of picturesque trails. What sets Saint Mary's apart is its distinct "character-plus-career" philosophy, which integrates rigorous professional preparation with ethical leadership development to ensure graduates are both highly employable and socially responsible.
Wikipedia:The Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (SMUMN) is a private Catholic university with its primary campuses in Winona and Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. It comprises an undergraduate residential college in Winona; graduate and professional programs in Winona, the Twin Cities, and Rochester; and course delivery sites in Minnesota and Wisconsin as well as Jamaica. The institution was founded in 1912 and is associated with the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools, also known as the De La Salle Brothers.
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Saint Mary's University of Minnesota accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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