Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Reviews

"Saint Mary has a great program, however it sometimes feels very fast pace due to the quarterly semester."

"Pros-cohort and blended option, action research component Cons-cost, no transfer credits once in program"

"Great school and great program. Excellent bang for the buck. I would say this degree opened up my career prospects exponentially. It was a lot of work, but worth all the effort in the end."

"The pros of my graduate program are: knowledgable Professors, consistent work load, diverse community and small class sizes. The cons of my graduate program are: cost, parking issues, and no online classes."

"Having my program be online allows for the flexibility I needed to go back to school around my job and raising my son. It is great to be able to log on and complete coursework when it is convenient for me."

"The graduate program very flexible and easy to fit around your work schedule."

"I have finished the first year of my grad school program and I am incredibly happy with my choice to come to Saint Mary's. I like the small class size, it makes for great communication during class with students and professors , as well as networking opportunities. However I haven't felt challenged yet, by a course and/or a professor and am looking forward to that happening"

"Pros- I feel that the faculty has a great deal of experience in their field, and that they are very knowledgable. Faculty also is approachable. The course work in my program has been applicable and useful to apply directly in my work. Cons- The campus is not very easy accessible and the surrounding neighborhood is not a safe environment. Limited access to resources on campus, food, and study areas. Help with financial aid is scarce, and not easily explained by campus staff."

"I have enjoyed my experience at Saint Mary's thus far. The program is both challenging and interesting, and I have met great people through the program. Because it is geared toward working adults, it can be harder to meet people and feel that collegial setting. Otherwise, great experience."

"St. Mary's has done a great job with the blended online and face-to-face interactions of the Education Master's program. I'm very happy with my choice of schools and programs!"

"The staff is wonderful to work with and are very caring and take in consideration my personal situation."

"The Pros: -The Instructor are very knowledgeable in their subjects. -It's a well diverse environment. -Students brings a wide variety of life experiences, which is a great networking atmosphere. -The instructor understand you are an adult and treat you with the utmost respect. -The course schedules are very flexible. -You are challenge academically and allow enough room to learn at your own pace. The Cons -Veterans services the school offer is very limited. Once you are accepted into the school, although you may have question about the GI- Bill the Veterans department will not respond or pick up your calls until a week or more after. Just make sure you are persistent.Read Less"

"Saint Mary's had flexible classroom hours that made working full time and going to school easy to acheive."

"Saint Mary's University of Minnesota provides a different education experience. The professors have a lot of experience in their teaching areas and that is a plus!"

"Pros: Small class setting, and ability for working adults with evening classes. Cons: Condensed workload (~8 weeks per class) and long classes usually (ex: 5-10 pm class)."

"Graduate program has no job placement services. Asked about financial aid for students who were no longer employed (receiving tuition reimbursement) and no answer received from director of program. It was easy to get in and application process was fairly simple. Teachers are enthusiastic about subject matter. Tuition rate is good compared to area so it's a good value. But they don't offer some of the perks that other programs do,."

"This program has been immensely flexible (mostly night classes), cost-effective, philosophical, and the faculty is wonderfully supportive and invigorating. They are real-life educators bringing up-to-date, authentic experiences and challenges right to you. Essentially, your teachers are mentors and they want you to succeed in the constantly evolving world of education. That's pretty cool."

"This program has been immensely flexible (mostly night classes), cost-effective, philosophical, and the faculty is wonderfully supportive and invigorating. They are real-life educators bringing up-to-date, authentic experiences and challenges right to you. Essentially, your teachers are mentors and they want you to succeed in the constantly evolving world of education. That's pretty cool."

"I'm in the Marriage and Family Therapy program and so far have found the program to be extremely flexible for those who are working full time and have families outside of class. The work load is manageable, but appropriate for a graduate level, and the professors are all very professional and helpful. Class sizes are also fairly small, which provides more opportunities to get to know everyone. The program itself is affordable, and it is conveniently located in Minneapolis by a major bus line for those who use public transportation.Read Less"

"Generally I enjoyed the smaller classrooms and the support of the professors; they were very supportive academically and on a personal level within reason, which made my workload and production very positive. If I had one thing to say about any negative drawbacks, of the project management program, it would be the group/team projects which in the professional world are similarly challenging, yet a bit more in the classroom with executive professionals and beginners of the field working together."