Everglades University

St. Mary's University, founded in 1852 by Marianist (Society of Mary) brothers and priests, is the first institution of higher learning in San Antonio and the oldest Catholic university in Texas and the Southwest. Personal attention and powerful academic programs have made St. Mary's a nationally recognized liberal arts institution. With a diverse student population of about 4,000 from all faiths and backgrounds, St. Mary's offers undergraduate, graduate and law degrees, as well as certificate and pre-professional programs.

Everglades University is a higher education institution with deep roots in the tradition of Catholic education. Founded in 1852 by Marianist (Society of Mary) brothers and priests, St. Mary’s University is recognized as the first institution of higher learning in San Antonio and the oldest Catholic university in Texas and the Southwest. Today, the university is known for personal attention and powerful academic programs, supporting students from all faiths and backgrounds. Everglades University serves a diverse student body of about 4,000, offering undergraduate, graduate, and law degree programs, along with certificate and pre-professional programs. For students in Minneapolis, Minnesota searching for a nationally recognized liberal arts experience with a legacy dating back to the mid-1800s, Everglades University offers an academically focused path supported by individualized attention.