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College of Saint Mary

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At College of Saint Mary, we believe in the power of education to help women realize their potential, identify leadership strengths, and find fulfillment in their careers and lives.
Founded by the Sisters of Mercy and inspired by our mission, we are dedicated to academic excellence and service-learning opportunities that help women develop a greater sense of self and self-worth and confidence that they can take out into the world to make a difference for all.
We welcome students from all world religions and from across the nation. We offer prestigious degree programs across a wide spectrum of today's leading fields, such as nursing, occupational therapy, physician assistant studies, teaching with specialties, teaching for career changers, business with an emphasis on analytics and strategic communication, legal studies, and more. We provide a solid liberal arts education foundation for all of these majors with opportunities to study the fine and performing arts
College of Saint Mary boasts 11 sports teams for our skilled and competitive student-athletes. The Flames give us all something to cheer about and keep the level of activities on campus high!
 

 

Accepts first-year applicationsMidwestPrivateUrbanSmall (2,000 and under)Women's College

Academic programs

  • Science
  • Liberal Arts
  • Business
  • Education
  • Nursing
  • Communication
  • Music
  • Art & Design
  • Health Science
  • Performing Arts

Student experience

  • Athletics
  • Co-op/Internship Opportunities
  • Disability Services
  • LGBTQIA Services
  • Military/Veteran Services
  • On-Campus Housing
  • Religious Affiliation
  • Study Abroad
  • Undergraduate Research
  • Distance/online learning

Application information

First-year

We are excited that you’re ready to begin your journey at College of Saint Mary! Discover an affordable education without added fees by joining a campus that offers 35+ majors built for your success.

Undergraduate Admission Requirements
Undergraduate admission requirements for College of Saint Mary include your completed application and the following:

  • High school transcript with GPA and class rank 
  • A minimum GPA of 2.0
  • ACT score of 18 or higher or SAT scores of 870 or higher in critical reading and math
  • Personal interview (if required for your major)
  • Transcripts from any post-high school institutions for transfer students. Students who have earned 12 or more credit hours with a minimum GPA of 2.0 from other institutions qualify as transfer students

Transfer

Transferring to College of Saint Mary is easier than ever.
Check If Your Credits Transfer
Go to Transfer Nebraska to see what courses might transfer to the College of Saint Mary!

Follow these steps:
  • Select College of Saint Mary from the "Get Started" menu in the middle of the page, then search for your school.*
  • Transfer Nebraska will pull up a course equivalency list. Most courses in the equivalency list can be considered for transfer credits.
Please be aware that whether a class will transfer is up to the CSM Director of your intended program and CSM's Registrar's Office. Any class grade below a C will not transfer.

* Universities and community colleges from across the U.S. are included; however, if you do not see your school, call the enrollment office, and an admissions counselor will help you with the next steps.

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Additional information

College of Saint Mary is here to help you discover your greatest strengths and achieve your degree – all while being affordable. When you apply to CSM as a full-time undergraduate student, you are eligible for numerous renewable scholarships and/or grants.
Those scholarships include:
  • Athletic Scholarships
  • Josie Harper Nursing Scholarship
  • Marie Curie Scholarship
  • Misericordia Scholarship
  • The Dream.US National Scholarship
  • TeamMates Scholarship
Learn more at CSM.edu/scholarships.

Visit us

You have many things to consider when deciding which college to attend… program of study, location, fit, and campus life, to name just a few. Here at College of Saint Mary, we hope you explore all those things and more. A great way to do that is to schedule a Campus Visit. Here you will find your home away from home. An inclusive community that will support you throughout your journey. Come experience our campus, meet with professors and let us get to know you!

Tour Campus
Schedule your Campus Visit - email enroll@csm.edu or call/text 402-399-2355.

On Your Campus Visit You Will:
  • Tour campus with a student
  • Explore campus life
  • Meet with an admissions counselor
  • Learn about financial aid and scholarships

"It's rewarding to watch the growth of each student from enrollment to graduation. As faculty, we see a student's growth personally, academically and professionally. I'm humbled when I hear a student tell me how grateful they are for the unique learning experience at CSM."