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St. Mary's University
St. Mary's University

St. Mary's University

San Antonio, TX, USA
Private
4 Year

Overview

Founded in 1852 by the Society of Mary, St. Mary’s University is a Catholic liberal arts college in San Antonio. The oldest Catholic university in Texas, St. Mary’s awards undergrad and graduate degrees in more than 75 academic programs. As a Catholic school, St. Mary’s celebrates daily and Sunday mass in Assumption Chapel and displays the handwritten and hand-illuminated Saint John’s Bible in St. Louis Hall. Once every year, St. Mary’s hosts a weekend-long celebration called the Fiesta Oyster Bake featuring several touring bands.

Acceptance Rate:
86%
Average Net Price:
$18,827
Campus Setting:
Major city
Average GPA
3.6
Average ACT Composite
23
Average SAT Composite
1141

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Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$18,827
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$36,242
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$36,242
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$11,720
Books and Supplies
$1300
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$14,412
$30k - $48k
$14,712
$48k - $75k
$18,437
$75k - $110k
$21,518
$110k+
$23,578
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]

Aid & Grants

0
100
77%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
41%
Average Aid Per Year
$25,439
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
41%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,261
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$19,053

 

Students receiving state aid
53%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$4149
Students receiving federal aid
68%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,261
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$25,609
$30k - $48k
$26,520
$48k - $75k
$24,179
$75k - $110k
$21,763
$110k+
$20,204
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$32,691,928
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$11,420,997

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
59%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,846
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$19,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$243
Students receiving federal loans
58%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,350
Average Other Loans Per Year
$12,161

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Private
  • Not for Profit
  • Roman Catholic
  • Coed

Need Blind

This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
0
100
86%
Acceptance Rate
5369
Students Applied
66%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
96
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes
Test Optional
Item is checked
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Item is checked
Yes
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Fall Regular DecisionJanuary 15

Rolling Admissions

The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.

Applications Accepted
Common Application
Common Application
State-Specific Application
State-Specific Application
Coalition Application
Coalition Application
Online Application
Online Application

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
89%
Out-Of-State Students
32%
27%
Submitting ACT
82%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 23
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1141
0
1600
SAT Percentiles

Math
25th
500
75th
600
Reading
25th
520
75th
620
3.6
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA

3.75+
42%
3.50 - 3.74
28%
3.25 - 3.49
12%
3.00 - 3.24
11%
2.50 - 2.99
6%
Students Enrolled By Class Rank

Top 10%
18
Top 25%
49
Top 50%
81

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 800-367-7868
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
3,253
Total Number of Undergrads
2,001
0
100
48%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
59%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
11:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
  • Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
  • Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
  • ROTC Army
  • Study Abroad
  • Honors Program
  • Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes

2-19 Students
58%
20-39 Students
41%
 

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
56

Faculty Overview

0
100
76%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Male
Female
Ethnicity

African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Unknown

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
40%
60%
Residency
In-State Students
89%
Out-Of-State Students
32%
Size of Town
Major city
US States Represented
34
Countries Represented
37
Ethnicity
African American
3%
Asian/Pacific Islander
3%
Hispanic
60%
Native American
1%
White
12%
Multiracial
1%
Unknown
13%
Percent of First Generation Students
39%
Student Organizations
66
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Item is not checked
No
On Campus Women's Center
Item is not checked
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes

Housing

0
100
55%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
46%
Freshman Living on Campus

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Rattlers
School Colors
blue and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
110
Total Female Athletes
98
Intramural Sports
14
Sports Club
1
Sports Team (Men)
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
Sports Team (Women)
  • Basketball
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
St. Mary's University Athletics: visit page

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is checked
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is checked
Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$52,000
Top 5 Cities
San Antonio
Dallas
Houston
Austin
Minneapolis
Top 5 Employers
St. Mary's University
USAA
US Air Force
US Army
H-E-B
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Education
Operations
Sales
Information Technology
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$19,000
Loan Default Rate
7%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$243
The core curriculum here at St. Mary's University focuses on the traditions of the Marianists. As a Biology major with a minor in Psychology, core curriculum courses that focus in the humanities and social sciences are really helping me grasp a well rounded view of the world and not just a focus in medicine.
Francisco from El Paso, TX
From dedicated and caring professors to helpful classmates and friendly fathers and brothers from the church ministry, this university has helped me to grow a lot as a person, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. Since it is a liberal arts, private and catholic institution, it has a lot of new information to provide for me. One of the strongest majors that it offers is Biology, which is also very challenging. Though, since the student-teacher ratio is about 17 to 1 the professors pay a lot of attention to their students when they need help.
Jenny from Houston, TX
I learned so much about psychology and what it really means what a college student means. I am required to take some classes that I really dont want to take but I know later that it will help me in the long run because I can question that the choices I make will really help me.
Tina from League City, TX
Thanks to the Marianist principles at this school, each student, including double majors like myself, can expect to become well-rounded people both academically and individually. Each class provides a challenge of its own, and it’s always an adventure to make it to the end.
Kristen from San Antonio, TX
it gave me the best college experience. it is though but worth it. i feel i have grown in knowledge and in life.
Arturo from Harlingen, TX
I can definitely say that I am learning a lot here at St. Mary's University! When I say I am learning a lot I don't only mean in a classroom. At St. Mary's University I've learned to speak out, help out, and go all out. I haven't only grown mentally, but I've also grown spiritually, emotionally, and personally. The people you meet here are experienced in their specified areas and in the area of life, love, and hard work. I've also learned skills that will be very helpful and convenient in the future.
Patricia from El Paso, TX
It is a beautiful and welcoming University. It is a diverse campus with people from the far reaches of the world. Professors go out of their way to help you anytime of the day and its religious backing allows for personal growth and exploration of yourself.
Natalie from San Antonio, TX
Haven't attended yet but I'm sure i will learn a lot.
Juan from San Antonio, TX
This university is great it offers a great education. The classes are small and you actually get to know your professor. The professors here help you with anything you need. Their main goal is to ensure the student's success and they will work with you to make sure you succeed.
Stephanie from San Antonio, TX