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Catholic college

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

  • LocationWinona, MN
  • Type and sizePrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 3,831 students
  • SponsorDe La Salle Christian Brothers (Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools)
  • TraditionLasallian
Official website

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is a Lasallian Catholic university whose residential undergraduate college is in Winona, Minnesota; the De La Salle Christian Brothers have run it since 1933. The 2026-2027 Student Handbook lists Mass in Saint Thomas More Chapel every weekday at 12:15 PM and twice on Sundays, with confession before both Sunday Masses, and a priest serves as campus chaplain. Students in the general education program take Thinking Theologically, one more theology course, and one philosophy course.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 3

  • Monday–Friday12:15 PMSaint Thomas More Chapel · 2026-2027 Student Handbook.
  • Sunday10:30 AMSaint Thomas More Chapel · 2026-2027 Student Handbook.
  • Sunday8:00 PMSaint Thomas More Chapel · 2026-2027 Student Handbook.

Confession 2

  • Sunday9:30 AMSaint Thomas More Chapel · Also by appointment through Campus Ministry.
  • Sunday7:00 PMSaint Thomas More Chapel · Also by appointment through Campus Ministry.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 8, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Student Handbook 2026-2027smumn.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-Student-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Monday-Friday 12:15 p.m.”
    Mass is celebrated Monday through Friday at 12:15 PM in Saint Thomas More Chapel.
    “Sunday 10:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.”
    Sunday Masses are at 10:30 AM and 8:00 PM in Saint Thomas More Chapel.
    “Sunday 10:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.”
    Sunday Masses are at 10:30 AM and 8:00 PM in Saint Thomas More Chapel.
    “Sunday 9:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Or by appointment through Campus Ministry”
    Confession is scheduled Sundays at 9:30 AM and 7:00 PM, or by appointment.
    “Sunday 9:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Or by appointment through Campus Ministry”
    Confession is scheduled Sundays at 9:30 AM and 7:00 PM, or by appointment.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint Mary's Parish: 1.3 mi1Catholic church (unnamed in OpenStreetMap): 1.4 mi2St. Thomas Aquinas Seminary: 1.8 mi3St. Casmirs: 2.1 mi4Cathedral of the Sacred Heart: 2.8 mi5Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Mary's Parish — 1.3 mi · 1303 West Broadway Street, Winona
  2. Catholic church (unnamed in OpenStreetMap) — 1.4 mi
  3. St. Thomas Aquinas Seminary — 1.8 mi · 21077 Quarry Hill Rd, Winona
  4. St. Casmirs — 2.1 mi
  5. Cathedral of the Sacred Heart — 2.8 mi

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

BSacramental life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Sacramental life

85 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Weekday Mass on campus during the academic yearEvery weekday (5 or more weekdays) (2026-2027 Student Handbook: Monday-Friday 12:15 PM in Saint Thomas More Chapel.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Student Handbook 2026-2027smumn.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-Student-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Monday-Friday 12:15 p.m.”
      Mass is celebrated Monday through Friday at 12:15 PM in Saint Thomas More Chapel.
      “Sacraments Other Campus Chapels Saint Thomas More Chapel”
      The handbook's sacraments schedule is for Saint Thomas More Chapel; other chapels are located in residence and academic halls.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Sunday Mass on campus (including Saturday vigil)Two or more weekend Masses (Sunday 10:30 AM and 8:00 PM in Saint Thomas More Chapel.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Student Handbook 2026-2027smumn.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-Student-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Sunday 10:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.”
      Sunday Masses are at 10:30 AM and 8:00 PM in Saint Thomas More Chapel.
      “Sacraments Other Campus Chapels Saint Thomas More Chapel”
      The handbook's sacraments schedule is for Saint Thomas More Chapel; other chapels are located in residence and academic halls.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Scheduled confession on campusOne or two scheduled times per week (Sunday 9:30 AM and 7:00 PM, or by appointment through Campus Ministry.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Student Handbook 2026-2027smumn.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-Student-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Sunday 9:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Or by appointment through Campus Ministry”
      Confession is scheduled Sundays at 9:30 AM and 7:00 PM, or by appointment.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Eucharistic adorationNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priests serving studentsAt least one full-time priest chaplain (or a resident community of priests serving campus ministry) (Father Kevin Stolt, IVE, is listed as Campus Chaplain and described as the college chaplain.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Meet Our Staff | Campus Ministrycampusministry.smumn.edu/meet-our-staff · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Father Kevin Stolt, IVE Campus Chaplain Email: kstolt@smumn.edu”
      A priest serves as campus chaplain.
    2. New Director of Campus Ministry | Saint Mary's Todaytoday.smumn.edu/articles/new-director-of-campus-ministry-2 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “As Director of Campus Ministry, Eamon will oversee liturgical celebrations, peer ministry, retreats, service opportunities, and pastoral care, while also promoting our Lasallian Catholic identity. He will work with both Fr. Kevin Stolt, College chaplain”
      Eamon Naughton became Director of Campus Ministry in August 2025, overseeing liturgy, retreats and service, working with the college chaplain Fr. Kevin Stolt.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Chapel open for prayer on campusYes (Daily Mass is celebrated in Saint Thomas More Chapel; residence halls such as Brother William Hall and Saint Yon's Hall also have chapels.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Student Handbook 2026-2027smumn.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-Student-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Sacraments Other Campus Chapels Saint Thomas More Chapel”
      The handbook's sacraments schedule is for Saint Thomas More Chapel; other chapels are located in residence and academic halls.
      “Monday-Friday 12:15 p.m.”
      Mass is celebrated Monday through Friday at 12:15 PM in Saint Thomas More Chapel.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration6 to 11 times a week (9 weekly times documented: 7 Mass, 2 confession, 0 adoration.)Computed from the verified Mass, confession, and adoration times listed on this page (each day a time is offered counts once).
CTheology and core curriculum: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Theology and core curriculum

60 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Theology or religious studies courses required of all bachelor's studentsTwo courses (Lasallian Explorations general education: Thinking Theologically in the first year plus one course in the Theology distribution area. The invitation-only Lasallian Honors Program (about 40 students a year) is an alternative way to meet general education.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Lasallian Explorations Program | Saint Mary's University of Minnesotasmumn.edu/academics/lasallian-general-education/explorations · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Literature One course | | Theology One course |”
      The general education distribution includes one theology course.
      “Your journey begins with: First-Year Experience Anchor Course Thinking Theologically First Year Writing”
      Every first-year student in the general education program takes Thinking Theologically.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Required theology includes explicitly Catholic content (Scripture, Catholic tradition, sacraments)Catholic theology is one option among several (The required courses are Thinking Theologically and a theology distribution course.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Lasallian Explorations Program | Saint Mary's University of Minnesotasmumn.edu/academics/lasallian-general-education/explorations · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Literature One course | | Theology One course |”
      The general education distribution includes one theology course.
      “Your journey begins with: First-Year Experience Anchor Course Thinking Theologically First Year Writing”
      Every first-year student in the general education program takes Thinking Theologically.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Philosophy courses required of all bachelor's studentsOne course (Lasallian Explorations general education requires one philosophy course.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Lasallian Explorations Program | Saint Mary's University of Minnesotasmumn.edu/academics/lasallian-general-education/explorations · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Arts, Communication, and History One course | | Philosophy One course |”
      The general education distribution includes one philosophy course.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Core curriculum explicitly draws on the Catholic intellectual traditionNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Theology or religious studies major offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Publicly affirms Ex Corde Ecclesiae in mission or governance documentsYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Our Mission | Saint Mary's University of Minnesotasmumn.edu/about/our-mission · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Guided by Pope John Paul II’s Ex Corde Ecclesiae, the Apostolic Constitution on Catholic Universities, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota possesses the necessary essential characteristics of a Catholic higher education institution.”
      The university's identity statement affirms Ex Corde Ecclesiae.
BCampus culture and residence life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Campus culture and residence life

73 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffing (chaplains, ministers, and professional staff)Two to four (2 professional staff listed (director/campus minister and chaplain); student peer ministers not counted.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Meet Our Staff | Campus Ministrycampusministry.smumn.edu/meet-our-staff · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Eamon Naughton Campus Minister Email: enaughto@smumn.edu”
      Eamon Naughton is listed as Campus Ministry staff.
      “Father Kevin Stolt, IVE Campus Chaplain Email: kstolt@smumn.edu”
      A priest serves as campus chaplain.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Retreats offered to students each yearOne to three (The student-led LIFT weekend retreat at the Alverna Center (November 2025) is the only retreat named on current pages; the post refers to 'other retreats on campus' and the handbook to retreat experiences without naming them.)
    Sources (2)
    1. LIFT 89 Retreat | Saint Mary's Todaytoday.smumn.edu/articles/lift-89-retret · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The LIFT Retreat will be taking place on November 14-16th at the Alverna Center. LIFT stands for Lasallians in Faith Together and is student-led.”
      Campus Ministry offers the student-led LIFT weekend retreat at the Alverna Center.
    2. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Student Handbook 2026-2027smumn.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-Student-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Faith and Spirituality: Explore your relationship with God during liturgy and worship, small faith-sharing groups, bible studies, and retreat experiences.”
      Campus Ministry offers small faith-sharing groups, Bible studies and retreats.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic student organizations and faith-formation groupsThree or more (Knights of Columbus (Brother Elzear Council 5202), Culture of Life (listed among Campus Ministry clubs), and Fellowship of Christian Athletes.)
    Sources (1)
    1. All Clubs and Organizations | Student Activitiesstudentactivities.smumn.edu/all-clubs-and-organizations · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Knights of Columbus Brother Elzear Council 5202 is a part of the global Catholic fraternity who seeks to empower Catholic men to live out their faith.”
      A Knights of Columbus council is a recognized student organization.
      “The Culture of Life Club is committed to cultivating a society that upholds human dignity at all stages in life. In order to foster this type of community, we host events that celebrate and support life from conception to natural death”
      A Culture of Life (pro-life) club is a recognized student organization.
      “Fellowship of Christian Athletes is designed to build a Christ centered community for athletes here at Saint Mary’s.”
      Fellowship of Christian Athletes is a recognized student faith group.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Single-sex residence optionsSingle-sex residence halls available (Skemp Hall houses about 105 women. Brother William Hall and Heffron Hall are arranged by gender by floor.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Residence Life | Saint Mary's University of Minnesotasmumn.edu/student-experience/winona/residence-life · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Skemp accommodates approximately 105 female residents in double rooms”
      Skemp Hall is a women's residence hall.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Overnight guest policy in residence hallsVisitation hours or guest limits apply (Guest limits (three guests per resident) and restrictions on non-resident guests apply.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Student Handbook 2026-2027smumn.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-Student-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “At any time, there should be no more than three guests present per number of students allowed to live in a residence.”
      Residence halls limit the number of guests per resident.
      “Non-resident guests are not allowed on campus when the university is not in session or the last two weeks of the semester.”
      Non-resident guests are restricted at certain times of the year.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith life in residence halls (hall chaplains, hall Masses, or faith-based living communities)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Office or senior officer for mission and Catholic identityNot enough information: not found in official sources.
BService and Catholic social teaching: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Service and Catholic social teaching

79 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service or volunteer centerYes (Campus Ministry runs Service and Justice programs (S.O.U.L. trips, weekly volunteer opportunities); its director oversees service opportunities.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Student Handbook 2026-2027smumn.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-Student-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Serving Others United in Love Trips (S.O.U.L.) Weekly volunteer opportunities Social justice education”
      Campus Ministry's Service and Justice programs include S.O.U.L. trips, weekly volunteer opportunities and social justice education.
    2. New Director of Campus Ministry | Saint Mary's Todaytoday.smumn.edu/articles/new-director-of-campus-ministry-2 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “As Director of Campus Ministry, Eamon will oversee liturgical celebrations, peer ministry, retreats, service opportunities, and pastoral care, while also promoting our Lasallian Catholic identity. He will work with both Fr. Kevin Stolt, College chaplain”
      Eamon Naughton became Director of Campus Ministry in August 2025, overseeing liturgy, retreats and service, working with the college chaplain Fr. Kevin Stolt.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Service-learning or community engagement in the curriculumAvailable (courses or programs) (Advising guidance refers to service learning opportunities.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Advisers | Student Successstudentsuccess.smumn.edu/academic-advising/faculty-resources · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Internships, fieldwork, and service learning opportunities”
      Academic advising refers students to service learning opportunities.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Catholic social teaching in the curriculum (course, minor, center, or core requirement)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Pro-life engagement (student pro-life group, support for pregnant and parenting students, or institutional initiatives)Two or more (Culture of Life club. Pregnancy Discrimination Policy with reasonable modifications for pregnant and parenting students.)
    Sources (2)
    1. All Clubs and Organizations | Student Activitiesstudentactivities.smumn.edu/all-clubs-and-organizations · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The Culture of Life Club is committed to cultivating a society that upholds human dignity at all stages in life. In order to foster this type of community, we host events that celebrate and support life from conception to natural death”
      A Culture of Life (pro-life) club is a recognized student organization.
    2. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Student Handbook 2026-2027smumn.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-Student-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The university will provide reasonable modifications to a pregnant or parenting student, including modifications that are no less than those provided to students with temporary medical conditions.”
      The handbook provides support and modifications for pregnant and parenting students.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersion trips, poverty, migration, or care-for-creation initiatives)One (S.O.U.L. mission/immersion trips (e.g., the 2026 Christ in the City trip serving the homeless in Denver).)
    Sources (2)
    1. All Clubs and Organizations | Student Activitiesstudentactivities.smumn.edu/all-clubs-and-organizations · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “S.O.U.L provides students with the opportunity to attend mission/immersion trips. These trips provide students the opportunity to learn about social justice, human rights, and children welfare issues.”
      S.O.U.L. runs mission and immersion trips focused on social justice and human rights.
    2. Campus Ministry Spring Break Mission Trip to the Homeless | Saint Mary's Todaytoday.smumn.edu/articles/campus-ministry-spring-break-mission-trip-to-the-homeless · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “University Chaplain Fr. Kevin Stolt, IVE and 12 Saint Mary’s University students returned yesterday from a week of serving the homeless with Christ in the City in Denver, Colorado.”
      In March 2026 the chaplain led a Campus Ministry spring break mission trip serving the homeless in Denver.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service explicitly rooted in the Catholic mission (run with campus ministry or the mission office, or framed by Catholic social teaching)Yes
    Sources (1)
    1. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Student Handbook 2026-2027smumn.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-Student-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Serving Others United in Love Trips (S.O.U.L.) Weekly volunteer opportunities Social justice education”
      Campus Ministry's Service and Justice programs include S.O.U.L. trips, weekly volunteer opportunities and social justice education.
      “Campus Ministry SAINT MARY’S HALL 100; 507-457-6936 Rooted in the rich heritage of the Lasallian Catholic tradition, Campus Ministry strives to build community, promote service to others, and empower future Christian leaders.”
      Campus Ministry is in Saint Mary's Hall 100 and promotes service rooted in the Lasallian Catholic tradition.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • The 2026-2027 Student Handbook lists Mass every weekday at 12:15 PM and twice on Sundays in Saint Thomas More Chapel, with confession before both Sunday Masses.
    Sources (1)
    1. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Student Handbook 2026-2027smumn.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-Student-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Monday-Friday 12:15 p.m.”
      Mass is celebrated Monday through Friday at 12:15 PM in Saint Thomas More Chapel.
      “Sunday 10:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.”
      Sunday Masses are at 10:30 AM and 8:00 PM in Saint Thomas More Chapel.
      “Sunday 9:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Or by appointment through Campus Ministry”
      Confession is scheduled Sundays at 9:30 AM and 7:00 PM, or by appointment.
  • A priest serves as campus chaplain alongside a director of campus ministry.
    Sources (2)
    1. Meet Our Staff | Campus Ministrycampusministry.smumn.edu/meet-our-staff · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Father Kevin Stolt, IVE Campus Chaplain Email: kstolt@smumn.edu”
      A priest serves as campus chaplain.
    2. New Director of Campus Ministry | Saint Mary's Todaytoday.smumn.edu/articles/new-director-of-campus-ministry-2 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “As Director of Campus Ministry, Eamon will oversee liturgical celebrations, peer ministry, retreats, service opportunities, and pastoral care, while also promoting our Lasallian Catholic identity. He will work with both Fr. Kevin Stolt, College chaplain”
      Eamon Naughton became Director of Campus Ministry in August 2025, overseeing liturgy, retreats and service, working with the college chaplain Fr. Kevin Stolt.
  • The university's identity statement affirms Ex Corde Ecclesiae.
    Sources (1)
    1. Our Mission | Saint Mary's University of Minnesotasmumn.edu/about/our-mission · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Guided by Pope John Paul II’s Ex Corde Ecclesiae, the Apostolic Constitution on Catholic Universities, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota possesses the necessary essential characteristics of a Catholic higher education institution.”
      The university's identity statement affirms Ex Corde Ecclesiae.
  • Student groups include a Knights of Columbus council and a Culture of Life club, and the handbook provides support for pregnant and parenting students.
    Sources (2)
    1. All Clubs and Organizations | Student Activitiesstudentactivities.smumn.edu/all-clubs-and-organizations · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Knights of Columbus Brother Elzear Council 5202 is a part of the global Catholic fraternity who seeks to empower Catholic men to live out their faith.”
      A Knights of Columbus council is a recognized student organization.
      “The Culture of Life Club is committed to cultivating a society that upholds human dignity at all stages in life. In order to foster this type of community, we host events that celebrate and support life from conception to natural death”
      A Culture of Life (pro-life) club is a recognized student organization.
    2. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Student Handbook 2026-2027smumn.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-Student-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The university will provide reasonable modifications to a pregnant or parenting student, including modifications that are no less than those provided to students with temporary medical conditions.”
      The handbook provides support and modifications for pregnant and parenting students.

Concerns

  • General education requires one philosophy course; many Catholic colleges require two or more.
    Sources (1)
    1. Lasallian Explorations Program | Saint Mary's University of Minnesotasmumn.edu/academics/lasallian-general-education/explorations · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Arts, Communication, and History One course | | Philosophy One course |”
      The general education distribution includes one philosophy course.
  • Campus Ministry lists two professional staff.
    Sources (1)
    1. Meet Our Staff | Campus Ministrycampusministry.smumn.edu/meet-our-staff · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Eamon Naughton Campus Minister Email: enaughto@smumn.edu”
      Eamon Naughton is listed as Campus Ministry staff.
      “Father Kevin Stolt, IVE Campus Chaplain Email: kstolt@smumn.edu”
      A priest serves as campus chaplain.
  • No overnight or opposite-sex visitation rule appears in the residence policies; the handbook sets guest-number limits.
    Sources (1)
    1. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Student Handbook 2026-2027smumn.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-Student-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “At any time, there should be no more than three guests present per number of students allowed to live in a residence.”
      Residence halls limit the number of guests per resident.

Know something we missed? Suggest a correction.

Campus ministry home

Office of Campus Ministry

  • Address: Saint Mary's Hall 100, 700 Terrace Heights #42, Winona, MN 55987-1399
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: student lounge

Source: smumn.edu, verified Oct. 8, 2026, smumn.edu, verified Oct. 8, 2026, today.smumn.edu, verified Oct. 8, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

9 groups and regular activities · 7 on campus, 2 off campus

Retreats 1

  • LIFT (Lasallians in Faith Together) RetreatOff campus
    November (2025 dates: Nov. 14-16)
    Student-led weekend retreat at the Alverna Center in Winona with Mass, adoration, meals and community building.
    today.smumn.edu

Service 2

  • S.O.U.L. (Serving Others United in Love) tripsOff campus
    Fall, winter, spring, summer and weekend trips
    Mission and immersion trips; the 2026 spring break trip served the homeless with Christ in the City in Denver.
    studentactivities.smumn.edu, today.smumn.edu
  • BuddiesOn campus
    Student service club offering activities and friendship with people with disabilities.
    studentactivities.smumn.edu

Faith formation 2

  • Faith-sharing groups and Bible studiesOn campus
    Small faith-sharing groups and Bible studies offered by Campus Ministry.
    smumn.edu
  • OCIA and sacramental preparationOn campus
    Preparation for Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation, and marriage preparation.
    smumn.edu

Clubs and groups 3

  • Knights of Columbus Brother Elzear Council 5202On campus
    College council of the Knights of Columbus for Catholic men.
    studentactivities.smumn.edu
  • Culture of Life ClubOn campus
    Student pro-life club that hosts events supporting life from conception to natural death and serves the poor and elderly.
    studentactivities.smumn.edu
  • Fellowship of Christian AthletesOn campus
    Christian fellowship group for student athletes.
    studentactivities.smumn.edu

Social life 1

  • Community NightsOn campus
    Tuesday nights
    Weekly Campus Ministry evenings with games, competitions and activities.
    campusministry.smumn.edu

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Campus ministry

Sources (5)
  1. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Student Handbook 2026-2027smumn.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-Student-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Campus Ministry SAINT MARY’S HALL 100; 507-457-6936 Rooted in the rich heritage of the Lasallian Catholic tradition, Campus Ministry strives to build community, promote service to others, and empower future Christian leaders.”
    Campus Ministry is in Saint Mary's Hall 100 and promotes service rooted in the Lasallian Catholic tradition.
    “Campus Ministry SAINT MARY’S HALL 100; 507-457-6936 Rooted in the rich heritage of the Lasallian Catholic tradition, Campus Ministry strives to build community, promote service to others, and empower future Christian leaders.”
    Campus Ministry is in Saint Mary's Hall 100 and promotes service rooted in the Lasallian Catholic tradition.
  2. Meet Our Staff | Campus Ministrycampusministry.smumn.edu/meet-our-staff · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Eamon Naughton Campus Minister Email: enaughto@smumn.edu”
    Eamon Naughton is listed as Campus Ministry staff.
    “Father Kevin Stolt, IVE Campus Chaplain Email: kstolt@smumn.edu”
    A priest serves as campus chaplain.
  3. All Clubs and Organizations | Student Activitiesstudentactivities.smumn.edu/all-clubs-and-organizations · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Knights of Columbus Brother Elzear Council 5202 is a part of the global Catholic fraternity who seeks to empower Catholic men to live out their faith.”
    A Knights of Columbus council is a recognized student organization.
  4. Offices & Services | Saint Mary's University of Minnesotasmumn.edu/about/offices-services · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Office of Campus Ministry Saint Mary's University of Minnesota 700 Terrace Heights #42 Winona, MN 55987-1399”
    The Office of Campus Ministry's mailing address is 700 Terrace Heights #42, Winona, MN.
  5. LIFT 89 Retreat | Saint Mary's Todaytoday.smumn.edu/articles/lift-89-retret · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “stop by the campus ministry lounge in Saint Mary’s, across from the Writing Center”
    Campus Ministry has a student lounge in Saint Mary's Hall.

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Academic Excellence

CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
63 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.66%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.75%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.Not reported
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.18 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$7,094

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
1,075
Total students3,831
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$11,704
Cost of attendance (per year)$57,380
Median federal debt at graduation$21,500
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
66%
First-year retention75%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$58,170
Admission rate93%
Students receiving Pell grants25%

Value index: 72 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Local Church

Diocese of Winona-Rochester

The Most Reverend Robert Barron, Bishop of Winona-Rochester

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: usccb.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Diocese determined from the county, using the diocese’s county list (Wikipedia). Confirm with the diocese.

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Questions families ask

Is Saint Mary's University of Minnesota a Catholic college?
Yes. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is a Catholic college in the Diocese of Winona-Rochester. Its sponsor is De La Salle Christian Brothers (Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools).
What is Saint Mary's University of Minnesota’s Compass Score?
72 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is Mass celebrated at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota?
Mass is listed at Saint Thomas More Chapel. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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