Founded in 1923 by the Sisters of Charity and Leavenworth, the University of Saint Mary has a long tradition of academic excellence. Known for its personalized approach to learning and its dedicated faculty and staff, The Princeton Review has repeatedly named the USM a "Best Midwestern College*" every year since 2005. The distinction is based on meeting lofty standards of academic excellence and feedback from students, parents, educators, and Princeton Review staff. USM offers daytime undergraduate and doctoral classes at the main campus in Leavenworth, online classes, accelerated evening undergraduate degree-completion and graduate classes at the Overland Park Campus. USM has over 30 majors, minors, and concentrations, along with 12 varsity-sports programs, an active campus ministry, and clubs and groups for every interest. DISCLAIMER:* From the Princeton Review Best 379 Colleges Guide (2015) © 2015 TPR Education, LLC. All rights reserved. Used by permission and protected by the Copyright Laws of the United States. The printing, copying, redistribution, or retransmission of this Content without express written permission is prohibited.http://www.princetonreview.com/