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St. Mary's University
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.
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
Admissions Requirements
SAT
Yes
ACT
Yes
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Admitted Student Stats
33%
Submitting ACT
81%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 23
Average SAT Composite: 1162
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
3,648
Total Number of Undergrads
2,373
Classroom Sizes
0
100
43%
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
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
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. | $32,140
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| 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. | $32,140
|
Additional Costs
Room and Board
The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
|
$10,700
|
| Books and Supplies | $1300
|
Aid & Grants
0
100
73%
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.
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.
46%
Average Aid Per Year
$22,212
46%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,103
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$18,200
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.
63%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,816
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.
$19,500
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.
$270
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
103
Size of Town
Major city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
0
100
55%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Rattlers
School Colors
blue and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
San Antonio
Dallas
Houston
Austin
Minneapolis
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
47%
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$52,000
What Students Are Saying
3.87
Average Rating
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
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
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