University of Saint Mary

University of Saint Mary
Former names
Saint Mary College (1923–2003)
MottoVirtus Et Scientia
Motto in English
Virtue and Science
TypePrivate university
Established1923; 101 years ago (1923)
Religious affiliation
Catholic (Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth)
PresidentDiane Steele
ProvostMichelle Metzinger
Students796
Location, ,
United States

39°16′37″N 94°54′24″W / 39.27694°N 94.90667°W / 39.27694; -94.90667
ColorsNavy blue and gold
   
NicknameSpires
Sporting affiliations
NAIAKCAC
MascotSpiro the Dragon
Websitewww.stmary.edu

The University of Saint Mary (USM) is a private Catholic university in Leavenworth, Kansas, United States. It is sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth, who established it in 1923 as Saint Mary College. Though it was originally a school for women, the school is now coeducational. The mother house of the order is also on the premises. The university offers 26 bachelor's degree programs and six master's degree programs.[1]