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$45,080
per year
In-State Tuition
97%
Acceptance Rate
66%
Graduation Rate
75%
Retention Rate
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is an educational institution in Winona, MN. Check program requirements, costs and credit policies with the institution.
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34 of 34 CLEP exams accepted
Conditions Saint Mary's University of Minnesota places on CLEP credit
Saint Mary's University accepts College Algebra, College Mathematics and Precalculus for placement only - they earn no credit - while other CLEP exams earn credit.
Healthcare & Medicine
Major: Clinical Laboratory Science
Major: Clinical Laboratory Science
Technology & Computer Science
Business & Finance
Major: Human Resources Management
Major: Human Resources Management
Arts & Communications
Sports & Fitness
Major: Sports Science and Kinesiology
Engineering
Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor’s program rather than lead to one specific career. They’re a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
Multi- and interdisciplinary programs that do not fall under a more specific code. NCES CIP 30.9999 "Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other".
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Sports
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Men’s teams
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Women’s teams
Team Sports(6)
Basketball
Baseball
Softball
Soccer
Volleyball
Ice Hockey
Individual Sports(1)
Tennis
Typical Admitted Student
Application Requirements
Historical data for first-time undergraduate applicants seeking a degree or certificate; requirements may have changed. This does not specify a number of recommendation letters.
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In-State Students
Saint Mary's reviews all admitted first-year students for merit scholarships of $25,500 to $30,000, reduced by $4,000 for commuters. Its page says up to $120,000 but a 2024 brochure says up to $30,000 over four years, so confirm whether amounts are yearly.
Presidential Scholarship
Competitive$30,000 for first-year students; the page does not state a period, and full amount is for full-time residential students
No published minimums; chosen from applicants.
Renewable: Renewable for three additional years with a 3.0 GPA
Considered automatically on acceptance; no separate application described
Chosen through a holistic review of academic and leadership achievements; no minimum GPA or test score published for U.S. applicants. Commuter students receive $4,000 less.
Trustee Scholarship
Competitive$29,000 for first-year students; the page does not state a period, and full amount is for full-time residential students
No published minimums; chosen from applicants.
Renewable: Renewable for three additional years with a 2.0 GPA
Considered automatically on acceptance; no separate application described
Chosen through a holistic review of academic and leadership achievements; no minimum GPA or test score published for U.S. applicants. Commuter students receive $4,000 less.
De La Salle Christian Brothers Scholarship
Competitive$28,000 for first-year students; the page does not state a period, and full amount is for full-time residential students
No published minimums; chosen from applicants.
Renewable: Renewable for three additional years with a 2.0 GPA
Considered automatically on acceptance; no separate application described
Chosen through a holistic review of academic and leadership achievements; no minimum GPA or test score published for U.S. applicants. Commuter students receive $4,000 less.
Dean's Scholarship
Competitive$27,000 for first-year students; the page does not state a period, and full amount is for full-time residential students
No published minimums; chosen from applicants.
Renewable: Renewable for three additional years with a 2.0 GPA
Considered automatically on acceptance; no separate application described
Chosen through a holistic review of academic and leadership achievements; no minimum GPA or test score published for U.S. applicants. Commuter students receive $4,000 less.
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College scholarship pageChecked Oct 30, 2026
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$16,182
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$58,170
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,500
Among completers who borrowed
Verified on Aug 2026
Conditions Saint Mary's University of Minnesota places on CLEP credit
Saint Mary's University accepts College Algebra, College Mathematics and Precalculus for placement only - they earn no credit - while other CLEP exams earn credit.
⚠️ Partial acceptance — not all exams listed below may be accepted. Verify each with the registrar before planning your CLEP strategy.
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP American Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Analyzing and Interpreting Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | 0 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Mathematics Mathematics | 0 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP English Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Financial Accounting Accounting | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
Type
Private University
Location
Winona, Minnesota
Winona County
Control
Private
Programs Listed
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