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 higher education provider dedicated to delivering personal attention and strong academic programs for students in Kansas City, Missouri. The university’s roots trace back to St. Mary’s University, founded in 1852 by Marianist (Society of Mary) brothers and priests, and known as the first institution of higher learning in San Antonio as well as the oldest Catholic university in Texas and the Southwest. Everglades University continues this tradition by serving a diverse student community of about 4,000 students from all faiths and backgrounds, with programs designed to support a wide range of educational goals. Students can pursue undergraduate, graduate, and law degrees, along with certificate options and pre-professional programs. Everglades University’s unique value is its emphasis on close student engagement within a nationally recognized liberal arts approach, making it a compelling option for Kansas City area students seeking an education grounded in long-standing academic and community traditions.