糖心视频-Johnson County
The 糖心视频 offers a variety of on-site and online undergraduate degree-completion and graduate programs designed for busy, working professionals with an unparalleled level of flexibility that lets you truly take control of your education.
USM will prepare you for some of today鈥檚 highest employment opportunities and help you maximize your earning potential while you expand your expertise in your field. Small classes, academic excellence, and convenience are the hallmarks of the Saint Mary experience. How can we help you?
Learn More About
USM Programs - Johnson County & Online
Graduate Programs (Masters and Doctoral)
- USM MBA (also available on-site)
- EdD in Innovative Leadership (also available on-site)
- Master's in Education
- Master's in Elementary Education (earn your teaching licensure) - also available on-site
- Master's in Secondary Education (earn your teaching licensure) - also available on-site
- MSN (master of science in nursing in nurse administration or nurse education)
- MSN-FNP (Family Nurse Practitioner)
- MSN-PHMNP (Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner)
- MSW (master in social work)
- MBA
- Master's in Counseling Psychology (licensure program)
- Master's in Elementary Education (earn your teaching licensure)
- Master's in Secondary Education (earn your teaching licensure)
- Master's in Psychology
- Master's in School Counseling
- Teacher Workshops - Continuing Education
Accelerated Undergraduate Programs
USM offers over 30 majors and minors in traditional daytime format at its Main Campus in Leavenworth.
USM-Johnson County Admissions
Your Application
After you鈥檝e confirmed you meet your program鈥檚 admissions requirement, you鈥檙e ready to apply! Our program directors will work through your application as quickly as possible鈥攁nd if any details are missing, he or she will be in touch.
Each program may have its own individual admissions requirements.
Generally, though, you'll need to submit the following:
- A completed application, plus a $25 application fee
- For undergrad programs, you'll need to submit transcripts from any previous colleges attended; for graduate programs, you'll need to submit transcripts for the school where you finished your bachelor's degree.
To view specific program admissions requirements, go to your program's dedicated web page.
Tuition, Financial Aid, and Payment Plans
Tuition
The 糖心视频 graduate programs and undergraduate degree-completion programs are among the most affordable in the Kansas City area. Tuition varies by program, so be sure to reference the program you鈥檙e interested in. Other fees, including your $25 application fee, may apply.
2024-25 Graduate and USM-Johnson County Degree-Completion Tuition (begins with Fall 1 2024 term)
Graduate Programs
- Ed.D - $650 a credit hour
- MBA - $605 a credit hour
- Grad Psychology - $665 a credit hour
- Counseling Psychology - $665 a credit hour
- Grad Education - $410 a credit hour
- School Counseling - $410 a credit hour
- MSN (online) - $475 a credit hour
- MSN-FNP (online) - $775 a credit hour
- MSW (online) - $605 a credit hour
- MS-AT, DOT, DPT (main campus grad and doctoral programs): Learn more
Undergraduate Tuition
- USM-Johnson County/Online Undergraduate Programs - $425 a credit hour
- Business Administration
- Criminology
- Elementary Education
- Exercise Science
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- Psychology
Review estimated Total Cost of Attendance Budgets for all USM programs.
Tuition Discounts
Saint Mary also partners with a variety of organizations, both locally and nationally, to offer their employees incredible partnership benefits鈥攊ncluding discounted tuition rates. Check to see if your organization or employer is on our partnership list.
Tuition Reimbursement
Many employers offer tuition reimbursement. Your employer may reimburse you for all or part of your tuition鈥攗nderstanding how their organization can benefit from the new, updated skills and knowledge you gain by furthering your education.
Even if your employer does not have an official tuition reimbursement program or policy, you may still be able to arrange an unofficial reimbursement plan by talking with your supervisor about the benefits and features of USM鈥檚 programs.
Aid, Scholarships & Payment Plans
The 糖心视频 offers a payment plan allowing you to divide your tuition into two installments per 8-week term. We鈥檙e happy to answer questions about the plan鈥攃ontact our Business Office at 913-758-6257 or email billing@stmary.edu.
If you鈥檙e interested in applying for federal or private aid or loans, your first step toward securing and maximizing this is completing the .
Steps to Filing Your FAFSA
- Create your federal FSA ID and password. This allows you to electronically sign the FAFSA and other federal financial aid documents.
- Complete the FAFSA online.
- Applicants filing a 2022-2023 or 2023-2024 FAFSA must use data from your 2020 and 2021 taxes (respectively).
- Carefully review the final results for errors or missing information. If you need to make corrections, you can submit corrections to your FAFSA online.
- If you have questions along the way, call us at 800-752-7043 or email finaid@stmary.edu.
For a detailed explanation of our financial aid policies and procedures, please see our .
Learn More About Loans
Before you attempt to finance your education, learn more about the kinds of loans available.
Federal Stafford Loans
Two kinds of federal Stafford loans exist.
Subsidized
The subsidized loan is based on need. The federal government 鈥渟ubsidizes鈥 the interest on this loan while you鈥檙e taking classes.
Unsubsidized
The unsubsidized is not need-based. It is available to you regardless of your personal or family income, but you do pay interest while in school. Repayment must begin six months after graduation or when you drop below the required course load.
Private (Alternative) Student Loans
Private (alternative) student loans are credit-based funds from lending institutions that can be used to cover the full cost of attendance after you have maximized scholarships, grants, and federal loans. These loans generally will have a higher interest rate and, although repayment of the principal may be deferred, interest payments could begin immediately.
If you have further questions or need help understanding/applying for loans, call us at 800-752-7043 or email finaid@stmary.edu.
Scholarships
External scholarship opportunities are available for USM-Johnson County and Online students
USM's Mission and Vision
An Affordable Education. An Excellent Value.
USM is committed to the idea that a quality Catholic education should be available
to all. The evening and graduate programs at Saint Mary are very competitively priced. Financial aid is available to most students, and USM offers convenient payment plans.
The Saint Mary Mission
The 糖心视频 educates students of diverse backgrounds to realize their
God-given potential and prepares them for value-centered lives and careers that contribute
to the well being of our global society.
USM Values
The 糖心视频 believes in the dignity of each person鈥檚 capacity to
learn, to relate and to better our diverse world. These values include community,
respect, justice, and excellence.
USM Founders & Sponsors
The 糖心视频 is shaped by the educational mission of the university鈥檚
founders and sponsors: the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth.
鈥淚n all our ministries we see Christian education as one of the great acts of charity: serving others at the fullest points of their needs and ministering to their need to know and come to the truth, to be opened to the good and the beautiful, to understand the past, to confront and help shape the future, to be called to justice, to be more fully and completely human and Christian.鈥
鈥 Constitution of the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth
Success Stories

Meet Leanne Hilligas, M'16
Training Coordinator for the Professional Development Department at The Family Conservancy
A month after graduation, Hilligas was selected to present at the National Association for the Education of Young Children鈥檚 Professional Development Institute (NAEYC PDI) in Baltimore, with approximately 3,000 people in attendance.
Veterans & Military Students

USM is a G.I. Jobs Military Friendly School
The 糖心视频 welcomes members of the military and their families, and we recognize the special sacrifices they have made.
We understand the challenges both active and veteran members of the military may undergo when adjusting to university life, but we鈥檙e committed to making you feel welcome and equipped.
USM is a United States Department of Veterans Affairs . The Yellow Ribbon Program can help eligible Post-9/11 GI Bill庐 recipients pay for higher out-of-state, private school, or graduate school tuition that the Post-9/11 GI Bill庐 doesn鈥檛 cover.
You can apply for benefits through the .
Office of Veterans Services
Our Office of Veterans Services (located on our Main Campus) serves as your primary source for information on eligibility requirements, admissions, and other important resources. Any time you have questions or concerns, please contact us. We鈥檙e happy to help!
Location
Main Campus (4100 South 4th St., Leavenworth, KS)
Saint Mary Hall 101A
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Contact
registrar@stmary.edu
GI Bill庐 is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at .
Your Next Steps
Ready to engage with USM? We're ready to hear from you!
Questions?
Contact USM-Johnson County Admissions Representative Joe Perez at joe.perez@stmary.edu or 913-319-3003.