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What can I major in?
From health care to education; business to fine arts--and everything in between.
Accounting (Available in Leavenworth & Overland Park)
- Pre-Engineering
- Pre-Actuary
- Operations Research/IT
- Art Therapy
- Graphic Design
- Studio Art
Business Administration (Available in Leavenworth & Overland Park)
Business Administration (Online)
Elementary Education (Available in Leavenworth & Overland Park)
Exercise Science
Exercise Science (Online)
Interdisciplinary Studies (Available in Leavenworth & Overland Park)
Music (Minor)
Nursing - Accelerated BSN (Requires 64 hours of college credit)
- Pre-Athletic Training
- Pre-Chiropractic
- Pre-Dentistry
- Pre-Medicine
- Pre-Occupational Therapy
- Pre-Optometry
- Pre-Osteopathic Medicine
- Pre-Pharmacy
- Pre-Physical Therapy
- Pre-Physician Assistant
- Pre-Podiatry
- Management
- Marketing
- Digital Communications
- Budgeting and Finance
Theology (Minor)
» Full-Tuition, Room, and Board Jubilee Scholarship
Special application process required. To be eligible, you must meet the following criteria:
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Earn a minimum ACT score of 26 (contact ÐßÐßÊÓƵ at admiss@stmary.edu for more information on SAT scores)
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And either have a 3.7 cumulative high school GPA or be ranked in the top 10 percent of your graduating high school class
Contact ÐßÐßÊÓƵ Admissions for more information. Apply Now for the Jubilee Scholarship
» Presidential Scholarship -- $70,000 over 4 years
$17,500 renewable annually; 3.8 high school GPA or above (unweighted on a 4.0 scale)
» Dean's Scholarship -- $66,000 over 4 years
$16,500 renewable annually; 3.5-3.79 high school GPA (unweighted on a 4.0 scale)
» Trustees Scholarship -- $62,000 over 4 years
$15,500 renewable annually; 3.1-3.49 high school GPA (unweighted on a 4.0 scale)
» Blue & Gold Award -- $58,000 over 4 years
$14,500 renewable annually; 2.8-3.09 high school GPA (unweighted on a 4.0 scale)
» Opportunity Award -- $54,000 over 4 years
$13,500 renewable annually; 2.4-2.79 high school GPA (unweighted on a 4.0 scale)
» Catholic High School Scholarship -- $4,000 over 4 years
$1,000 renewable annually. Can be awarded in addition to one of the awards above
» Cristo Rey KC and Bishop Ward High School Scholarship -- $12,000 over 4 years
$3,000 renewable annually. For students of Cristo Rey KC or Bishop Ward high schools. Can be awarded in addition to one of the awards above
» Honors Scholarship -- $10,000 over 4 years
$2,500 renewable annually. Can be awarded in addition to one of the awards above
» Mother Mary Berchmans Award -- $17,000
Renewable annually.
» Mother Mary Olive Mead Award -- $16,000
Renewable annually.
» Sister Mary Kevin Hollow Award -- $15,000
Renewable annually.
» ÐßÐßÊÓƵ Opportunity Award -- $14,000
Renewable annually.
» PTK Scholarship -- $2,000
Renewable annually. Can be awarded in addition to one of the awards above
Tuition and Fees Basic Summary
2026-27 Academic Year
| Commuter | Semester | Annual |
| Full-Time Tuition, Block Rate (12-18 credit hours) | $18,490 | $36,980 |
| General Fee | $535 | $1,070 |
| Student Activity Fee | $95 | $190 |
| Total Basic Charges | $19,120 | $38,240 |
| Maria/Mead Hall | Semester | Annual |
| Full-Time Tuition, Block Rate (12-18 credit hours) | $18,490 | $36,980 |
| Room (double occupancy) | $2,490 | $4,980 |
| Board, 20 meals per week (required for freshmen) | $2,855 | $5,710 |
| General Fee | $535 | $1,070 |
| Student Activity Fee | $95 | $190 |
| Total Basic Charges | $24,465 | $48,930 |
| Berkel 2-Person Suite | Semester | Annual |
| Full-Time Tuition, Block Rate (12-18 credit hours) | $18,490 | $36,980 |
| Room | $2,920 | $5,840 |
| Board, 20 meals per week (required for freshmen) | $2,855 | $5,710 |
| General Fee | $535 | $1,070 |
| Student Activity Fee | $95 | $190 |
| Total Basic Charges | $24,895 | $49,790 |
| Berkel 4-Person Suite | Semester | Annual |
| Full-Time Tuition, Block Rate (12-18 credit hours) | $18,490 | $36,980 |
| Room | $3,105 | $6,210 |
| Board, 19 meals per week (required for freshmen) | $2,855 | $5,710 |
| General Fee | $535 | $1,070 |
| Student Activity Fee | $95 | $190 |
| Total Basic Charges | $25,080 | $50,160 |
| Steele Hall 4-Person Suite | Semester | Annual |
| Full-Time Tuition, Block Rate (12-18 credit hours) | $18,490 | $36,980 |
| Room | $3,245 | $6,490 |
| Board, 19 meals per week (required for freshmen) | $2,855 | $5,710 |
| General Fee | $535 | $1,070 |
| Student Activity Fee | $95 | $190 |
| Total Basic Charges | $25,220 | $50,440 |
| Other Meal Plans (Non-Freshman Residents) | Semester | Annual |
| 14 meals per week | $2,460 | $4,920 |
| 7 meals per week | $1,220 | $2,440 |
| 5 meals per week | $895 | $1,790 |
| 50 meal block plan (available for commuters) | $550 | $1,100 |
| 25 meal block plan (available for commuters) | $275 | $550 |
Other Fees and Billing Information
- All residential students, student-athletes, international students, and students in certain programs (including nursing) are required to provide proof of health insurance. Students who cannot provide proof must enroll in an insurance policy through USM The premium rate for 2025-26 was $2,092. The rate for 2026-27 will be determined in summer 2026.
- All athletes will be charged $570 annually for secondary athletic insurance and travel fees.
- Unless you opt out, you will have a $350 charge each semester to fund your textbook voucher for ÐßÐßÊÓƵ’s online bookstore. Unspent funds will be refunded to you.
- A $100 enrollment deposit is required for new incoming students. $100 for traditional and accelerated nursing. The deposit is nonrefundable.
- A $200 housing deposit is required for all new students living on campus. The deposit is nonrefundable.
- Billing is done by semester. Payment plans are available.
- All tuition & fee amounts are subject to change. Other fees, including course fees, may apply based upon your residency status and class schedule.
You have questions! We have answers!
Lots of Fun Things to Do in Our Own Backyard
One of the big advantages of attending the ÐßÐßÊÓƵ is that you're
close to all the shopping and entertainment venues in the Kansas City area.
A quick 30-minute drive, and you can be at a wide variety of new restaurants, entertainment
and shopping districts, movie theatres, sports stadiums, water parks, and festivals
offering plenty of fun things to do with your friends.
In Our Own Back Yard
, the first city of Kansas, has its own special charm with restaurants, bars, movie
theaters, a shopping mall, and museums.
Kansas City Northland - To the Northeast - 25 minutes from campus
Kansas City, KS and Bonner Springs Area - To the Southeast - 25 minutes from campus
Downtown KC & Crown Center Area - To the Southeast - 35 minutes from campus
Plaza Area - 40 minutes from campus
Overland Park, KS - 35-45 minutes from campus
East Kansas City & Independence, MO - 50 minutes to 1 hour from campus
To the Southwest - 45 minutes from campus
Annual Events and Festivals You Don't Want to Miss
To learn more about things to do in the Kansas City area visit .
Click here for the ÐßÐßÊÓƵ Calendar of Events.
Locations:
- Main Campus: Leavenworth, Kan.
- Evening and Graduate: Johnson County, Kan.
Enrollment:
1,460 across all campuses
- Undergraduate: 1,025
- Graduate: 435
Student-to-faculty ratio:
11-to-1
Demographics:
- Female: 52%
- Male: 48%
- Catholic: 16%
- Minority: 44%
- First-Generation: 35% (undergraduate only)
- Kansas Residents: 55%
- 45 States and 19 Countries
Academic Offerings:
- Over 30 Undergraduate
- 10 Graduate
- 3 Doctoral
Top majors:
Business Administration Management, Nursing, Exercise Science
Newest major:
Social Work
Newest graduate program:
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Scholarships:
99% of students receive financial aid of some kind
- $8 million awarded in scholarships annually
- Up to $70,000 over four years for qualified incoming freshmen
- Up to $17,000 a year for qualified transfer students
- Up to $10,000 in departmental awards over four years
Nickname:
Saint Mary Spires—named after the spire atop Saint Mary Hall, the oldest campus building
Mascot:
Spiro the Dragon
Athletics:
28 varsity sports
- Football, volleyball, baseball, softball, cheer, dance, esports, flag football, men’s and women’s basketball, soccer, cross country, indoor track & field, outdoor track & field, wrestling, swimming, tennis, bowling, golf
- Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC)
- National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)
Colors:
Navy blue and gold
Our Mission
The ÐßÐßÊÓƵ educates students of diverse backgrounds to realize their God-given potential and prepares them for value-centered lives and careers that contribute to the well being of our global society.
Core Values
Saint Mary believes in the dignity of each person’s capacity to learn, to relate, and to better our diverse world. We value:
- Community
- Respect
- Justice
- Excellence
A Winning Tradition: An Inside Look at Saint Mary Athletics
ÐßÐßÊÓƵ has 28 Varsity Sports
- Football
- Baseball
- Softball
- Volleyball
- Golf (M&W)
- Wrestling (M&W)
- Swimming (M&W)
- Basketball (M&W)
- Soccer (M&W)
- Indoor Track and Field (M&W)
- Outdoor Track and Field (M&W)
- Cross Country (M&W)
- Cheer and Dance
- Esports
- Women's Flag Football
- Bowling (M&W)
- Tennis (M&W)
Why Compete at ÐßÐßÊÓƵ?
- 60% of athletes earn a 3.1 GPA of better
- 80+ NAIA Scholar-Athletes (3.5 GPA or higher)
- NAIA Champions of Character Institution with Gold Status
- Spires log over 2,000 hours of community service
- Compete in state-of-the-art facilities, including Charles J. Berkel Memorial Stadium
All-American Athletes and National Champions
- Christian Graham won the first-ever national championship in the NAIA Men’s Marathon
- NAIA All-American Grant Greenberg surpassed all-time men's career scoring leader Danny Manning (KU) with 3,000 career points
- Tony Weber won the 2018 NAIA Marathon (2:35:04.47)
- Men’s Indoor Track and Field Distance Medley Relay National Champions: Darion Allen, Eric Vazquez, Phillip Lagemann, and Luke Skinner
- Riley Jaramillo is a KCAC champion in men’s wrestling
ÐßÐßÊÓƵ may be a small school, but we offer BIG opportunities.
With numerous campus clubs and organizations, there is an opportunity for everyone.
- Art Club
- Black Student Union
- Business Honors Organization
- Campus Activities Board
- Campus Ministry
- Gaming Club
- Health Care Careers Club
- Honors Club
- Journalism & Communications Club (JCOM)
- DPT Manual Therapy Club
- Polynesian Club
- Resident Hall Association
- Spanish Club
- Spires Promoting Abuse & Rape Knowledge Club (S.P.A.R.K)
- STEM Club
- Student Government Association (SGA)
- Student-Run Business (Spiro's Cup)
- Student Senate
- Theater Club
- Theology Club
- Varsity Pep Band
Find Your Fun
There's always something going on at Saint Mary. And no matter your interests, you will have plenty to do on campus -- plus Kansas City is just minutes away!
- Homecoming & Family Weekend
- Spring Formal
- Fine Arts Performances
- Welcome Week
- Service Trips
- Trivia Nights
- Mardi Gras Lunch
- Etiquette Dinners
- Movie Nights
- Ski Trips
- Cinco de Mayo Celebration
- Bowling Nights
- ... and that's just to name a few!
Maria Hall
Maria Hall is open to all students on its first through fifth floors. High-speed internet
is standard in our suite-style rooms. Rooms are double-occupancy with a bathroom between
every two rooms. All rooms have twin beds, desks, chairs, dressers, and large closets.
Single and private rooms are also available in Maria for sophomores and second-semester
freshmen, if space allows.
Other Maria Amenities
- A hall laundry room located in the basement level of the building
- Common-area kitchens on the first and second floors
- Lounges with TVs and games, including pool, foosball, and ping pong
- Study lounge
Berkel Hall
Berkel is a suite-style residence hall—and of our two on campus, it’s the newest. High-speed internet is standard in the two-bedroom and four-bedroom suite rooms, along with twin XL bed, desks, chairs, dressers, and large closets. There is a laundry room on each floor and a lounge for hangout on the first floor, too. Berkel is open to freshmen through seniors.
Typical Setup:
- 4 private bedrooms share a common area
- 2 bathrooms shared by 2 people
- 2 vanities with double sinks
- Individually controlled heating and air conditioning
Still have questions?
Reach out to ÐßÐßÊÓƵ admissions for a prompt response, at 913-682-5151 or admiss@stmary.edu. ÐßÐßÊÓƵ's phones are answered promptly during business hours.