# St. Mary's University

San Antonio, TX. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/st-mary-s-university

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.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 98% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 5,203 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 4,628 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 465–665 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 435–645 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 15–27 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $48,956 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $17,775 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $17,451 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $12,590 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $16,335 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $17,930 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $23,660 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 1,951 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 58% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $59,258 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $22,000 (FY2024) |

## What St. Mary's University considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Not considered
- Class rank: Not considered
- Essay or personal statement: Considered
- Recommendations: Considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Not considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## 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

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 228149. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology