Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is a small-town private four-year institution located in Winona, MN. As a private institution, it sets its own tuition and operates independently of state funding.

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is open or broadly accessible, with an acceptance rate of 88.8% based on IPEDS data.

Tuition is $43,160 per year. Room and board costs approximately $14,220 annually. The average grant aid awarded to students is $27,246 per year. Approximately 86% of students receive some form of financial aid. 22% of students receive federal Pell Grants, which are reserved for students with demonstrated financial need.

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota has an average six-year graduation rate of 68%, according to IPEDS data. Moderate first-year retention (79%) indicates that the vast majority of freshmen return for their sophomore year — a strong signal of student satisfaction and institutional support.

The student body includes White (54%), Hispanic (7%), Black (9%), Asian (4%), and international (2%) students, reflecting a diverse campus community. All data on this page is sourced from verified government databases including IPEDS and the College Scorecard. GradFax does not accept paid placements or rankings — every data point is citeable.