Play for Saint Mary, earn a scholarship, and achieve your college dreams--all at a university that combines a winning tradition with a focus on character and leadership development. USM competes in the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Association (KCAC) in the NAIA.

Why Saint Mary?

  • State of the art, new facilities; cutting-edge academic programs
  • NAIA Champions of Character Recognition
  • Great location. Leavenworth is a small town with a lot of opportunity, and is minutes from all of the great cultural events, sports, and entertainment of Kansas City

See NAIA Eligibility FAQ's For Incoming Athletes >>

Take the next step now! USM makes the admissions and recruiting process simple

1. Fill out a recruiting form >>

2. Send us Your Information

For incoming freshmen, send us your high school transcripts and ACT or SAT scores.

For transfer students, we'll need a copy of your transcripts from each higher ed institution attended.

Visit the admissions page for more info on submitting >>

3. Apply for Admission

For incoming freshmen, students with minimum 2.75 high school GPA do not need to submit standardized test scores. If below a 2.75, USM will encourage you to submit an ACT or SAT score. All applicants are considered holistically.

For transfer students, we're looking for a GPA over 2.0 on transferrable classes

Apply Online >>

4. Find Your Program

USM has over 30 majors, minors, and concentrations.

We also specialize in health care education -- Saint Mary will help you accomplish your career goals!

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5. Visit Campus and Meet with a Coach

Seeing is believing. Learn in person why USM is the right fit for you.

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6. Complete the Financial Aid Process

Complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid online. USM's FAFSA code is 001943.

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7. Register with the NAIA

All student-athletes must be registered with the NAIA Eligibility Clearinghouse.

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Who can help me?

At USM, we believe in personalized, individual attention. You're never just a number, and you won't get lost in a crowd. Meet some USM staff who are ready to help you on your college journey:

Contact USM Admissions >>

Reach Out to a Coach >>

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