St. Mary's Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 97.76%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1100. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $37,434
- Tuition is moderate, reflecting a balance between quality and cost.
Student Population at St. Mary's:
- Total Enrollment: 3,456, including 205 online students
- 2,149 Undergraduate, 1,307 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 40.6% men, 59.4% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 59%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 73%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 93 academic programs available.
- Graduate Programs: 28 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Law School, Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
St. Mary's Overview
St. Mary's University (St. Mary's) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in San Antonio, TX. It is classified as Master's College and University with larger programs by Carnegie Classification, also known as M1 Master's College. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at M1 Master's College comparison page.
The St. Mary's's tuition & fees is $37,434 for the academic year 2024-2025. 86% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $27,082.
The school has a total enrollment of 3,456 and the students to faculty ratio is 11 to 1 (9.09%).
St. Mary's's acceptance rate is 97.76% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 12.62%. The median SAT score is 1100 and the ACT score is 20.
St. Mary's ranked 19th in Texas Colleges rankings. St. Mary's University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of St. Mary's University is $37,434. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $21,726.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $38,665 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $22,471.
| Undergraduate | $37,434 |
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| Graduate | $21,726 |
| Undergraduate | $38,665 |
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| Graduate | $22,471 |
The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
St. Mary's University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at St. Mary's
| Learning Opportunities |
| ROTC | Army |
| Weekend/Evening College | No |
| Teacher Certification | Yes |
| Study Abroad | Yes |
| On-Campus Services |
| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
| Employment services for students | Yes |
| Placement services for completers | Yes |
| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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