Founded in 1912, Saint Mary’s is a private, Lasallian Catholic, comprehensive institution enrolling approximately 5,700 students who represent a wide range of interests, backgrounds, and religious faiths. A first-tier U.S. News and World Report "national" university, Saint Mary's is also listed as a “Top College” on Forbes.com. Saint Mary’s offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs at several locations. At the coeducational, residential Winona campus, the undergraduate College combines traditional liberal arts and sciences with career preparation in a student-centered environment. The stunningly beautiful 400-acre campus sits among hills overlooking the Mississippi river valley and is located in the small, safe Midwest college town of Winona. The bachelor of arts program offers 58 areas of study. Also offered are the English Language Bridge (provides students the opportunity for early admission) and intensive English as a Second Language (ESL) programs. The Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs (SGPP) is one of the largest graduate schools in Minnesota. The SGPP is comprised of the Graduate School of Business & Technology, the Graduate School of Education and the Graduate School of Health & Human Services. A pioneer in outreach education since 1984, SGPP offers certificate, bachelor completion, master’s, specialist, and doctoral programs at the university’s Twin Cities campus. Why choose Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota? -Classes are small providing an ideal learning environment -Recognized as a first-tier U.S. News and World Report "national" university -International undergraduate scholarships between $8,000 - $18,000 -Focus on nurturing and empowering learners to lead ethical lives of service and leadership -A diverse student population including 200+ international students