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7000 Mercy Road, Omaha, NE 68106

Admissions: 800-926-5534 · Financial Aid: 800-926-5534

Email: enroll@csm.edu · Website: http://www.csm.edu

From the College

“The only women's university in a five-state Mid-western region, College of Saint Mary (CSM) is a Catholic college dedicated to the education of women in an environment that calls forth potential and fosters leadership. CSM offers 30 programs of study, including education, nursing, applied psychology, forensic science and women's studies, with divisions in professional studies, arts and sciences and health professions. Since 1923, CSM has remained dedicated to its original mission: the education of women for leadership, service and success. While CSM is committed to undergraduate education, graduate programs in education, the health professions and organizational leadership enable professionals in the area to reach their career and personal goals while still working full-time.

“CSM offers innovative programs unavailable elsewhere in the region. A specially designed residence hall, Mothers Living and Learning, allows single mothers and their children to live on campus while the mother pursues her degree. Education students directly teach at-risk children while learning to instruct math and science effectively in our Operation SMART program, a partnership with Girls, Inc. of Omaha. An agreement with the Peter Kiewit Institute encourages women studying math and science at CSM to enter into the engineering profession. This ‘2 + 3’program allows a CSM student to receive a CSM bachelor's degree in Math or Science and a Master's Degree from the University of Nebraska in engineering in just five years.

“Over 90 percent of CSM students receive financial aid, and CSM has several unique scholarship programs. Through donor support, the McAuley Scholarship program provides full tuition and fees for 15 women at any one time who are currently receiving public assistance, such as food stamps or housing subsidies. The Marie Curie Scholars Program, funded by a grant from the National Science Foundation, provides significant financial support for academically talented, but financially challenged, students who plan to study biology, chemistry or mathematics.

“Campus life is rich and exciting. CSM fields competitive NAIA teams in basketball, cross country, softball, volleyball and soccer. The new Hixson-Lied Commons offers a coffee shop, chairs for studying or chatting, wireless internet and rooms where student organizations can meet. The Achievement Center, also located in the Commons, is a place where students can build study skills, receive tutoring in a variety of subjects and find help searching for internships and jobs.

“Omaha's midtown development, Aksarben Village, is emerging just across the street from campus; soon students will close to new restaurants, retail stores and a movie theatre. Our Lied Fitness Center offers free, on-campus workout facilities including a swimming pool, and the Keystone Trail and Papio Creek winds across the edge of campus, offering a place to run, walk or bike.

“In the classroom, students combine a liberal arts core with practical learning opportunities, career-specific skills, leadership development and community service. Our service learning program sponsors annual winter, spring and summer break trips where students travel to locations such as the U.S.-Mexico border and China to learn while serving.”

Campus Setting

The College of Saint Mary, founded in 1923, is a private, church-affiliated university for women. Its 25-acre campus is located in a suburban section of Omaha. A four-year college, College of St. Mary has an enrollment of 970 students. The school is also affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church. The campus facilities include: chapel · auditorium · art gallery · fitness center. College of St. Mary provides on-campus housing with 168 units that can accommodate 275 students. Housing options: women's dorms. Recreation and sports facilities include: fitness center · parks.

COLLEGE OF ST. MARY

Highlights

College of St. Mary Omaha (Pop. 421,570) Location: Major city Four-year private women's college Founded: 1923 Website: http://www.csm.edu

Students Total enrollment: 970 Undergrads: 735 Freshmen: 139 Part-time students: 13% From out-of-state: 38% From public schools: 87% Male/Female: 1%/99% Live on-campus: 32% Off-campus employment rating: Good Caucasian: 77% African American: 6% Hispanic: 12% Asian: 2% Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: <1% Native American: <1% Mixed (2+ ethnicities): 3% International: 1%

Academics Calendar: Semester Student/faculty ratio: 7:1 Class size 9 or fewer: 35% Class size 10-29: 57% Class size 30-49: 8% Class size 50-99: - Class size 100 or more: - Returning freshmen: 79% Six-year graduation rate: 40%

Most Popular Majors Nursing Business Biology

Admissions Applicants: 347 Accepted: 189 Acceptance rate: 54.5% Average GPA: 3.6 ACT range: 20-26 SAT Math range: Not reported SAT Reading range: Not reported SAT Writing range: Not reported Top 10% of class: 28% Top 25% of class: 51% Top 50% of class: 87%

Deadlines Early Action: No Early Decision: No Regular Action: Rolling admissions Common Application: Not accepted

Financial Aid In-state tuition: $27,984 Out-of-state tuition: $27,984 Room: Varies Board: Varies Books: $1,098 Freshmen receiving need-based aid: 90% Undergrads rec. need-based aid: 92% Avg. % of need met by financial aid: 69% Avg. aid package (freshmen): $20,514 Avg. aid package (undergrads): $18,855 Avg. debt upon graduation: $40,026

School Spirit Mascot: Flames Colors: Blue and gold

Student Life and Activities

Most students (68 percent) live off campus. Popular events include Welcome Days, Queen of Hearts Celebration, Annual Powder Puff Football Competition, Spirit of Service Day, Hypnotist/Mentalist, Homecoming/Heritage Week Events and Casino Night. CSM has 20 official student organizations. The most popular are: Residence Hall Council (RHC) · Student Education Association of Nebraska (SEAN) · Student Nurses Association (SNA) · Student Occupational Therapy Association (SOTA) · Student Paralegal Association · Student Senate · Campus Activities Board (CAB) · Dance Team · Do Unto Others (DUO) Board · Golden S · Math and Science Club · Green Team · Peer Review Board · Social Sciences Organization · Students Against Violence (SAV) · Multicultural Association of Students (MAS) · Phi Beta Lambda. For those interested in sports, there are intramural teams such as: bowling · volleyball. CSM is a member of the Midlands Collegiate Athletic Conference (NAIA).

Academics and Learning Environment

College of St. Mary has 61 full-time and 140 part-time faculty members, offering a student-to-faculty ratio of 7:1. The most common course size is 10 to 19 students. CSM offers 34 majors. Nursing, business and biology are the most popular, while math, chemistry and theology are the least. The school has a general core requirement as well as a religion requirement. Cooperative education is not offered. All first-year students must maintain a 2.0 GPA or higher to avoid academic probation. Other special academic programs that would appeal to a B student include: pass/fail grading option · independent study · double majors · dual degrees · accelerated study · honors program · internships · weekend college · distance learning certificate programs.

B Student Support and Success

The Achievement Center at the College of Saint Mary helps students develop self-confidence, effective study skills, a strong resume, job search strategies and “unique gifts and talents.” Tutoring and testing services are available and the website offers multiple support links to developing a variety of skills in multiple subjects.

College of St. Mary provides a variety of support programs including dedicated guidance for: academic · career · personal · psychological · minority students · non-traditional students · religious. Recognizing that some students may need extra preparation, CSM offers remedial and refresher courses in: reading · writing · math · study skills. The average freshman year GPA is 3.2, and 79 percent of freshmen students return for their sophomore year. Approximately 71 percent of students enter a field related to their major within six months of graduation. Companies that most frequently hire graduates from College of St. Mary include: Alegent Healthcare · Bergan Mercy Medical Center · Children's Hospital · Creighton Medical Center · Immanuel Hospital · Omaha Public Schools · Union Pacific Railroad.

Support for Students with Learning Disabilities

If necessary, the college will grant a lightened course load and additional time to students with learning disabilities to complete their degree. LD students might also access: remedial math · remedial English · tutors · learning center · testing accommodations · extended time for tests · take-home exam · oral tests · readers · note-taking services · reading machines · tape recorders · videotaped classes · early syllabus · diagnostic testing service · priority registration. Individual or small group tutorials are also available in: time management · organizational skills · learning strategies · specific subject areas · study skills.

How to Get Admitted

For admissions decisions, non-academic factors considered: extracurricular activities · state of residency. A high school diploma is required, although a GED is also accepted for admissions consideration. SAT Subject Test scores are not required. According to the admissions office: Minimum composite ACT score of 18 and a minimum 2.0 GPA required. Academic units recommended: 4 English, 3 Math, 3 Science, 2 Social Studies.

How to Pay for College

To apply for financial aid, students should submit the following: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). College of St. Mary participates in the Federal Work Study program. Need-based aid programs include: scholarships and grants · general need-based awards · Federal Pell grants · state scholarships and grants · college-based scholarships and grants · private scholarships and grants. Non-need-based aid programs include: scholarships and grants · state scholarships and grants · creative arts and performance awards · athletic scholarships.