Everglades University

St. Mary's University, founded in 1852 by Marianist (Society of Mary) brothers and priests, is the first institution of higher learning in San Antonio and the oldest Catholic university in Texas and the Southwest. Personal attention and powerful academic programs have made St. Mary's a nationally recognized liberal arts institution. With a diverse student population of about 4,000 from all faiths and backgrounds, St. Mary's offers undergraduate, graduate and law degrees, as well as certificate and pre-professional programs.

Everglades University is a university offering undergraduate, graduate, and law degrees, along with certificate and pre-professional programs. With a history rooted in Marianist (Society of Mary) leadership, the institution was founded in 1852 by Marianist brothers and priests. The university is recognized for personal attention and powerful academic programs, serving a diverse student population of about 4,000 students from all faiths and backgrounds. For students in New York State looking for a nationally recognized liberal arts educational experience, Everglades University provides a supportive learning environment and a range of academic paths—from undergraduate study to advanced graduate and law programs—designed to help students pursue their goals with meaningful faculty engagement.