Too often, colleges want to be all things to all people. First and foremost, College of Saint Mary (CSM) strives to be the right college for its students. With that in mind, CSM focuses upon academic excellence in its faculty and staff, facilities, and programs. Moreover, as the Region’s only all-women’s Catholic college, CSM offers a unique educational experience – one in which students are always comfortable expressing their ideas and viewpoints.

Students are encouraged to think critically, to engage in dialogue with other students and their instructors, and to explore different subjects and differing viewpoints....read more

At CSM, faculty members are teachers first, focused on student learning – not just lecturing. They bring their subjects to life in an active and stimulating environment that consistently incorporates new thinking and new technology....read more

Undergraduate and graduate programs of study are augmented by music, theatre, and art programs; very competitive NAIA sports teams; leadership certificates and experiences; and myriad community activities – all wrapped in a supportive, spiritually nourishing environment....read more

CSM students graduate with a solid educational grounding in the liberal arts – one that also brings with it strong professional and spiritual foundations. Thus, a CSM education helps make the challenging transition to graduate school or to the world of work exciting, not overwhelming....read more