St. Mary's University

st. mary's university, founded in 1852 by marianist 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, located on 135 acres northwest of downtown san antonio, a nationally recognized liberal arts institution. with a diverse student population of about 4,100 of all faiths and backgrounds, st. mary's is home to five schools: humanities and social sciences; bill greehey school of business; science, engineering and technology; graduate; and law. the university provides a catholic education experience that evokes academic excellence while integrating liberal studies, professional preparation and ethical commitment. st. mary's 192 full-time faculty members, 93 percent of whom hold doctoral or terminal degrees in their fields, are committed to student success in and out of the classroom. st. mary's has more than 75 academic