About St. Mary’s

St. Mary’s University — animated by Christ’s message of charity, compassion and respect and the Marianists’ humility and commitment to community — invites and welcomes people of all faith to walk together, talk together and search for truth together.

Everyone should be treated with respect and dignity. We strive to educate our students to become ethical leaders for the common good, to leave campus with generous spirits and humble hearts and to view their professional careers as vocational journeys, not just careers. Graduates leave St. Mary’s, not with the narrow goal of personal gratification but aspiration to a life purposely lived: a life of true value.

St. Mary’s University in San Antonio is a private liberal arts school and the oldest Catholic university in Texas. Through small classes, close student-faculty relationships and an engaged community, teaching and learning flourish at St. Mary’s. We offer a variety of academic programs in humanities, sciences and business and options to pursue graduate, doctoral and law degrees. Our students engage in learning and social opportunities through undergraduate and graduate research, internships and community engagement.  

St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, Texas, is all about community and excellence. It’s a Hispanic-Serving Institution with deep roots in tradition and inclusivity, focusing on holistic education and preparing students for successful careers. Located in lively San Antonio, the campus offers a dynamic mix of culture and learning, making St. Mary’s a fantastic place for an enriching college experience.

At St. Mary’s University, students find themselves enveloped in a nurturing and vibrant community firmly grounded in Catholic and Marianist values. This environment not only fosters engagement, research, mentorship and service learning but also shapes ethical leaders with generous spirits, viewing their careers as vocational journeys. Renowned for its academic excellence and committed faculty, St. Mary’s equips graduates to excel professionally and live purposefully. This holistic approach, combined with a welcoming stance towards diverse beliefs, makes St. Mary’s University a compelling choice for those seeking transformative education and impactful careers.

Mission and Identity

We invite men and women of all faiths, and of no faith, to join our community and search for truth together. We host lectures, symposia, events and discussions to discuss and explore the Catholic Intellectual Tradition, which is at the heart of the educational enterprise of St. Mary’s University.

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Vocation

As a Catholic and Marianist University, we foster the formation of deep Christian faith in our students and educate ethical leaders for the common good. For more than 170 years, our Marianist brothers and lay faculty and staff have gently mentored St. Mary’s students to graduate with generous spirits and humble hearts, and to view their careers as vocational journeys, not simply jobs.

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Academics

St. Mary’s is known for quality academic programs and excellent faculty. All undergraduates take the St. Mary’s Core Curriculum, which broadens students’ knowledge and transforms their understanding of their place in the world and their social responsibilities. These courses also develop crucial skills employers seek, such as critical thinking and problem-solving.

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