St. Mary's University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,560
Religious affiliation	Catholic
Student to faculty ratio	11 to 1
Acceptance rate	88%
Students retention rate	71%
On-time graduation rate	59%

Located in San Antonio, Texas, St. Mary's University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 88% indicates that St. Mary's University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

St. Mary's University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, St. Mary's University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The student retention rate of 71% at St. Mary's University suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
Website

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

88.5%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$34,564

Cost of attendance at St. Mary's University in 2022 for students from Texas.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average	$7,907
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$34,564

Cost of attendance at St. Mary's University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average	$17,011
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 99 of freshman students at St. Mary's University received on average $26,071 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$26,071

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	228	45%	$5,121	$1,167,653
Other Federal Grant	328	64%	$8,823	$2,893,865
State Grant/Scholarships	292	57%	$3,673	$1,072,438
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	507	99%	$18,248	$9,251,617
Total Grant & Scholarships	507	99%	$26,071	$13,217,920

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of St. Mary's University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of St. Mary's University students is 59.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 64.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 52.5%.

59.2%

asian 88.9% 8 students
African American 40.9% 9 students
white 58.6% 41 students
hispanic 59.6% 261 students
International Students 59.5% 25 students
Mixed Race 60.0% 3 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Heartland Conference
Basketball Heartland Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

St. Mary's University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

St. Mary's University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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