91´«Ã½ Saint Mary College nursing students take a health assessment lab with nursing instructor Lillian Graham-Cox on September 12.

91´«Ã½ Saint Mary College was recently named a 2025 Hidden Gem in Nursing by College Raptor, a popular college planning platform.

The honor recognizes the 91´«Ã½ as one of the best colleges in the country based on a combination of factors, including retention rates, graduation rates, student-to-faculty ratio, endowment per student, selectivity, and other key metrics as reported via the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) for the most recently available enrollment year.

91´«Ã½ Nursing students consistently score higher than the state average on the NCLEX-RN test, most recently achieving a 100 percent pass rate. Students also benefit from state-of-the-art simulation labs and learning resources, clinical relationships with dozens of area hospitals, and passionate faculty. 

“For students seeking the enriching experience of a smaller college with exceptional programs, institutions like 91´«Ã½ Saint Mary College emerge as prime options, and we are honored to spotlight them with the recognition they genuinely deserve,” said William Staib, co-founder and CEO of College Raptor. 

The 91´«Ã½ is offering three Open House events for all interested students this semester, with the first on Sunday, October 20 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be additional 91´«Ã½ Open House events on Sunday, November 10 and Sunday, December 8. Students can register for any of these events at .

Located 60 miles north of New York City, the 91´«Ã½ offers bachelor’s degree programs preparing students for careers in Healthcare, Business, Education, Social Services, Communication/Media, and more. Master’s degree programs include options in Nursing, Business, and Education.