“Empowering women through a Catholic liberal arts education rooted in Mercy”
College of Saint Mary (CSM) is a private Catholic women's university founded in 1923 by the Sisters of Mercy and located in Omaha, Nebraska. As one of only a handful of Catholic women's universities in the Midwest, CSM offers a uniquely nurturing and empowering environment where women are educated for leadership in healthcare, business, education, and the helping professions. With approximately 550 undergraduate and 200 graduate students, the institution operates with an exceptional 8:1 student-faculty ratio — ensuring every woman receives individualized attention and mentorship. Nursing is the flagship undergraduate program, with strong pass rates and direct placement in Omaha's thriving healthcare economy. At the graduate level, CSM offers Doctoral programs in Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Educational Leadership — highly competitive professional degrees in high-demand fields. The university is fully open to international students, with an active international admissions process and English language support. CSM's location in Omaha is a major asset: Omaha is home to Fortune 500 companies (Berkshire Hathaway, Union Pacific, ConAgra Foods), one of the fastest-growing healthcare ecosystems in the Midwest, and a remarkable concentration of hospitals and healthcare employers. With 90% of students receiving financial aid and an average award of $17,246, CSM is committed to making women's education accessible and transformative.
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Tuition & Fees (All Students)
$27,294 – $37,230
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Flagship programs including Nursing BSN and Doctoral programs in Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy, preparing women for leadership in high-demand healthcare professions.
Business education with a Mercy-mission emphasis on ethical leadership and community impact, preparing graduates for corporate, non-profit, and healthcare management careers.
Teacher preparation and doctoral programs in educational leadership, serving educators who wish to lead schools, districts, and educational organizations.
Liberal arts foundation in biology, chemistry, psychology, communication, and English — supporting direct careers and pre-professional health science pathways.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $24,510
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
