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!
 

Academic Programs

  • Art & Design
  • Business
  • Communication
  • Education
  • Health Science
  • Humanities
  • Liberal Arts
  • Music
  • Nursing
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Performing Arts
  • Physical Therapy
  • Physician Assistant Studies
  • Pre-Health
  • Pre-Med
  • Science
  • Spanish
  • Theology

Student experience

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

Application information

Find out about requirements, fees, and deadlines

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.

Additional Information

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"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."

Christi Glesmann, Nurse Administrator, Professor of Nursing, Nursing Department
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Address

7000 Mercy Road
Omaha, NE 68106, United States of America

Phone number

402-399-2355

Region

Midwest

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