Saint Martin's University in Lacey, Washington is a Benedictine liberal arts school serving about 1,500 undergraduates with a solid reputation for engineering and business alongside traditional liberal arts. The Benedictine mission means emphasis on service, community, and intellectual integrity without heavy evangelical pressure. Class sizes are manageable, and you'll actually engage with professors rather than TAs in intro courses.
The engineering program punches above its weight for a school this size, with solid internship pipelines and real lab facilities. Business and nursing programs are also strong. The honors college adds depth for ambitious students. General education requirements are thoughtful rather than burdensome.
Lacey is suburban Pacific Northwest—near Olympia and Seattle but not in an urban center. The campus is attractive but compact. If you want a solid liberal arts education with Benedictine values and strong professional programs, without the prestige-hunting intensity, SMA delivers.