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St. Mary's University
San Antonio, TX · Private nonprofit · Large city · Website
- Admission rate
- 98%
- Open
- Average net price
- $17,775
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 58%
- Median earnings
- $59,258
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
St. Mary's University is a private nonprofit college in San Antonio, TX with 1,951 undergraduates. It admits 98% of applicants, and admitted students average 1089 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $17,775 per year ($17,451 for families earning under $30,000). 58% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $59,258 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 98%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 5,203
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 4,628
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 12%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing465–665
200800
SAT Math435–645
200800
ACT Composite15–27
136
What St. Mary's University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkNot considered
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $48,956
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $38,670
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$17,451
- $30–48k$12,590
- $48–75k$16,335
- $75–110k$17,930
- $110k+$23,660
Get a personal estimate with St. Mary's University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 58%
- Freshman retention
- 73%
- Median earnings
- $59,258
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $22,000
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 1,951
- Student–faculty ratio
- 11:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 46%
- White10%
- Hispanic54%
- Black2%
- Asian1%
St. Mary's University FAQ
What is St. Mary's University's acceptance rate?+
St. Mary's University admits 98% of applicants, which makes it open.
What SAT score do you need for St. Mary's University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 465–665 on SAT Reading and Writing and 435–645 on SAT Math; the average total is 1089.
What ACT score do you need for St. Mary's University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 15–27.
Is St. Mary's University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to St. Mary's University?+
In Fall 2023, 5,203 students applied to St. Mary's University and 4,628 were admitted; 530 enrolled.
Does St. Mary's University consider legacy status?+
No. St. Mary's University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does St. Mary's University require an essay?+
St. Mary's University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does St. Mary's University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $48,956 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $17,775.
What is St. Mary's University's graduation rate?+
58% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 228149 · How we use this data
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