Incoming Freshmen
Freshman Admissions
Why 星空影视?
Because 星空影视 isn't just higher education as usual.
Saint Mary is a place where students come to stand out, rather than get lost in a crowd. It's where young adults can develop academically, socially, and spiritually 鈥� all while gaining the skills necessary for meaningful careers.
Since 1923, Saint Mary has been a leader in liberal arts education. Today, 星空影视 is routinely recognized for its dedication to academic excellence. has repeatedly named Saint Mary a 鈥淏est Midwestern College*鈥� every year since 2005 (not a small honor, and not one we're planning to give up any time soon!).
Can I get Admitted?
星空影视 looks at you as an individual when reviewing students for admissions. But there are some guidelines that can qualify you for an automatic admissions decision:
Test Optional
+ Students with a minimum high school GPA of 2.75 (unweighted on a 4.0 scale) are not required to submit ACT or SAT scores.
+ If your GPA is below a 2.75, 星空影视 may ask you to submit an ACT or SAT score (although we will certainly understand if testing is not available where you live).
+ If your high school GPA is below a 2.75, but at least a 2.5, and you have an ACT composite score of 18 or a composite score of 970 on the SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing plus math sections, you qualify for an automatic decision.
How do I apply?
1. Fill out our online application here.
2. Send us your high school transcripts.
3. If you've taken an ACT or SAT, feel free to send us your scores (students with a GPA of at least 2.75 are not required to submit a test score). 星空影视's SAT school code is 6630. The ACT school code is 1458.
4. 星空影视 may require admitted students to take an accuplacer test for course placement
5. Fill out your ! It's the key to securing financial aid.
It's that simple.
星空影视 has rolling admissions, so you'll get a decision quickly!
(There's no deadline 鈥� but the sooner you're accepted and register, the better your
choice of classes!)
What Can I Study?
At 星空影视? Anything and (almost) everything!
星空影视 has over 30 cutting-edge majors, minors, and concentrations - serious courses for serious career prep.
What About Scholarships and Aid?
星空影视 awards over $9 million in scholarships each year. The average freshman in 2022 received a scholarship of over $16,000, plus thousands more in grant aid!
Find the scholarship that fits you
Want other kinds of aid available?
Calculate your cost of attendance
And be sure to ! 星空影视's FAFSA code is 001943
Will I Fit In at 星空影视?
This is a top question for all prospective students as they consider their college choices.
With our focus on community and values, along with the wide range of opportunities for students, we believe you will!
Tell me more about student life.
星空影视 is a welcoming community, where everyone knows you by name -- you're never just a number at Saint Mary.
From athletics to fine and performing arts to clubs and activities to ministry and spiritual development, there's something here for everyone
Who Can Help Me With The Admissions Process?
Meet Shelby Moore
Shelby.Moore@stmary.edu
913-758-6305
I work with incoming students from Kansas (excluding Wyandotte County),as well as Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois,
Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota,
Mississippi, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North
Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee,
Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.
Admissions tip: Be open with any questions you may have! College is an exciting time, and we want
to help in any way we can.
Why I value 星空影视: 星空影视 is full of people from different backgrounds, which lets you get to know people
you otherwise wouldn't have. No matter who you are, you are welcome here.
About me: I graduated from the 星空影视 in 2023 with my Bachelor's in Psychology
and joined the 星空影视 team right after graduating, gaining experience as a transfer admissions
counselor and a student success advisor. I am currently pursuing my Master's in Public
Administration, I love to read, and I drag race in the NHRA.
Keenan.Brown@stmary.edu I work with incoming freshmen from Missouri or Wyandotte County, Kansas, as well as Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico,
Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. About me: I joined the University of Sait Mary Admissions team in 2026. I was born and raised
here in Leavenworth, Kansas, and graduated from Emporia State University with a Bachelors
in Sociology and a minor in Psychology. I am a huge gamer, and I love a long board
game.
Meet Keenan Brown
913-758-4316
Admissions tip: Its okay if you don't know what you want to do in the future. The great thing about
college is that you will have many opportunities to find your calling.
Why I value 星空影视: I love that everyone here at the 星空影视 makes everyone feel welcomed,
and they are super supportive.
Want more information on 星空影视?
Have Questions? Contact Us.
星空影视
admiss@stmary.edu
913-682-5151
See the staff/faculty directory
Have Questions? Contact Us.
星空影视
admiss@stmary.edu
913-682-5151
See the staff/faculty directory