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College of Saint Mary

7000 Mercy Rd., Omaha, NE 68106
Tel: (402)399-2400
Private not-for-profit | 1,037 students
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Committed to the works, values and aspirations of the Sisters of Mercy, College of Saint Mary is a Catholic college dedicated to the education of women in an environment that calls forth potential and fosters leadership.

School Overview:

College of Saint Mary
CountyDouglas County, NE
Title IV EligibleParticipat
Carnegie ClassificationBaccalaureate Colleges--General
Institution LevelFour or more years
Institution ControlPrivate not-for-profit
Instructional Staff Total
(research/public service staff included)		61 staff115 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment1,037 students1,633 students
# Full-Time Students		808 students1,434 students
# Part-Time Students		229 students137 students
 
# Undergraduate Students		788 students 1,507 students
# Graduate Students		249 students129 students
 
% American Indian/Alaskan		1%1%
% Asian		2%2%
% Hawaiian		1%1%
% Hispanic		9%3%
% Black		6%6%
% White		82%84%
% Two or more races		-2%
 
Finances and Admission
In-State Tuition Fees
(2012-13)		$25,214$24,462
 
Out-State Tuition Fees
(2012-13)		$25,214$24,744
 
Percent Admitted52%64%
ACT English (25-75%)19-2419-25
ACT Math (25-75%)17-2418-25
ACT Composite (25-75%)19-2420-25

School Notes:

  • College of Saint Mary, a private Catholic college, offers students a unique chance to learn and grow in a women's environment. Our goal is to help students develop their strengths and potential through excellent academics that combine professional and career preparation with the liberal arts.
  • The College aims Academic excellence, scholarship, and lifelong learning, Regard for the dignity of each person, Attention to the development of mind, body, and spirit, Compassionate service to others.
  • Founded in 1923 by the Sisters of Mercy as a Catholic women's college, College of Saint Mary is the only all women's college in a five-state area and one of 60 women's colleges in the United States. Students benefit from outstanding academic programs and numerous opportunities to learn beyond the classroom. CSM also has an active campus community where you'll make lifelong friends and a support network to help you reach your career goals.
  • A College of Saint Mary education integrates a liberal arts core, practical learning opportunities, career-specific skills, community leadership and service. In addition to providing traditional day classes, College of Saint Mary offers evening classes and CSM Saturday College, as well as classes on CSM's Lincoln Campus.
  • College of Saint Mary is centrally located just minutes from I-80 and surrounded by numerous hotels for out-of-town guests.
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Nearby Schools:

Grace University
4.9 mi. away
Dana College
22.6 mi. away
Midland University
27.9 mi. away
Union College (Lincoln)
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