University of Saint Mary of the Lake
University of Saint Mary of the Lake at a Glance
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About University of Saint Mary of the Lake
According to Wikipedia, The University of Saint Mary of the Lake is a private Roman Catholic seminary in Mundelein, Illinois. It is the principal seminary and school of theology for the formation of priests in the Archdiocese of Chicago in Illinois. It was chartered by the Illinois General Assembly in 1844. USML is often referred to by the name of its graduate program, Mundelein Seminary. Its compound name is University of Saint Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary.
How Much Does University of Saint Mary of the Lake Cost To Attend?
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); tuition and fees for 2025–26; net price for 2024–25, for first-time, full-time students receiving financial aid.
University of Saint Mary of the Lake's Demographics
Students enrolled at any time during the 2023–24 school year, including part-time and online students.
| Student Body | Graduates |
|---|---|
| 234 | 234 |
Source: National Center for Education Statistics; 12-month enrollment for 2023–24.
Where is University of Saint Mary of the Lake?
University of Saint Mary of the Lake is located at 1000 E Maple Ave, Mundelein, IL 60060-1174.
How Safe is University of Saint Mary of the Lake?
No violent or property offenses were reported on University of Saint Mary of the Lake’s campus in 2024. Its figures can also be looked up in the U.S. Department of Education’s Campus Safety and Security database.
Relative to its enrollment, University of Saint Mary of the Lake has a violent crime rate of less than 0.01% and a property crime rate of less than 0.01%. Mundelein has a violent crime rate of 0.05% and a property (including theft) crime rate of 0.74%. Sources: campus: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety and Security data, on-campus offenses in 2024 (violent: murder, rape, robbery and aggravated assault; property: burglary, motor vehicle theft and arson, which excludes ordinary theft); city: FBI Crime Data Explorer, offenses reported to the city police in 2024.
What Is University of Saint Mary of the Lake Known For?
University of Saint Mary of the Lake is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
Who Are University of Saint Mary of the Lake's Most Influential Alumni?
University of Saint Mary of the Lake's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Religious Studies, Sociology, and Social Work. Here are some of University of Saint Mary of the Lake's most famous alumni:
- John Dominic Crossan
- An American academic.
- Andrew Greeley
- An Irish-American Roman Catholic priest, sociologist, journalist and novelist.
- Wilton Daniel Gregory
- An American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church .
- Robert Barron
- A Bishop of the Roman Catholic Church, author, scholar and Catholic evangelist..
