About Saint Martins University
Type
Private
Not-For-Profit
4 Years
Student Population
1,607
Website
https://www.stmartin.eduAccreditation
NWCCU
Religious Affiliation
Roman Catholic
On Campus Housing
Yes
Saint Martin's University which is a private, Roman Catholic university, is located in Lacey, WA. Saint Martin's University occupies a total area of about 380 acres. In 1895, Saint Martin's University was founded. The motto of the Saint Martin's University is "Think with heart" and its official colors are red & white. Out of total 1,565 students enrolled at SMU, 1,344 belong to undergraduate courses while 221 are postgraduate students. The school has a total of 202 academic staff. These faculty teach different courses to the students. Interestingly, Saint Martin's University has an ethnically diverse student population. At SMU around 45% are white, 15% belong to Hispanic ethnicity, and 10% are Asian. And, at the university, around 75% of the students are 24 and under. When it comes to gender distribution at the varsity, around 52% of the students are females and 48% are males. In its 125 years of existence, SMU has produced several known personalities like Justin Leone, Mike Thibault, Butch Otter, and Kyle Sokol. The school believes in the all-round growth of the students and therefore, encourages students to take part in several sporting activities, conducted inside the campus. Further, it boasts of a decent sports infrastructure. At SMU, 120 undergraduate and graduate-level programs, including both residential and online, are offered to the students. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.), ACBSP (Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs), CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education), and CSWE (Council on Social Work Education). The total endowment of the Saint Martin's University is around USD $27 million.
Rankings
To tackle the tough decision of choosing the right university, the ranking of a particular university helps the student in clearing their doubts regarding where they want to apply. The ranking of a university is an important parameter by which a prospective student can decide whether they wish to take admission or not. Generally, the ranking of a university is considered a great way to gauge its performance on several factors, which include research excellence, the performance of the students after they complete their education, student experience, and most importantly academic success. The rankings by two well-known publications, US News and Forbes, are considered trustworthy by applicants and academic experts. However, it is to be noted that Saint Martin's University does not feature in the list of top colleges, according to the latest ranking by these publications.
Admissions
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
Acceptance Rate
96%
SAT Range
1020 - 1220
ACT Range
18 - 24
Application Fee
FALSE$
SAT/ACT
Recommended
High School GPA
Required
Accept Common App
Yes
Though the varsity takes in only a few number of students, and the admission to SMU is fairly easy. The students are required to submit a fee along with the admission form, in order to be considered for admission at Saint Martin's University. It is a non-refundable amount. The SAT score in the range of 970-1170 would boost a student's chances of securing admission. A candidate, in order to take admission to Saint Martin's University, must score 20 in her ACTs. But, in certain cases, those having ACT scores less than 17 are also given admission. As expected, the candidates can complete the process either online or by visiting the school's office at 5000 Abbey Way SE, Lacey, Washington 98503-7500. To gather more information, they can call them at (360) 491-4700.
Annual Cost to Attend
Net Price
$22,578
Average Annual Cost
$36,950
Books And Supplies
$1,000
Other Fees
$406
Room And Board
$11,446
Budget For Other Expenses
$3,000
Total One Year Cost
$52,802
Before applying to SMU, candidates must keep in mind the tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure. The total one-year cost on a full-time basis would be somewhere around $53,818. This cost consists of the average annual tuition cost ($38,560), books and supplies ($1,000), room and boarding ($12,000), and budget for other expenses ($3,000). For students seeking financial assistance, the university offers a number of options.
Academics
Highest Degree Offered
Master's degree
Student:Faculty Ratio
11:1
Full-Time Retention Rate
78%
Part-Time Retention Rate
100%
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
$89
Faculty Overview
Male Professors
Female Professors
Non-traditional Learning
Evening Degree Programs
Teacher Certification
Distance Education
Study Abroad
Majors
Business Administration, Management...
61 Graduates
Computer Science
39 Graduates
Psychology, General
32 Graduates
Biology, General
28 Graduates
Mechanical Engineering
27 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
26 Graduates
Civil Engineering
26 Graduates
Criminal Justice and Corrections
19 Graduates
Social Work
15 Graduates
Registered Nursing, Administration,...
12 Graduates
English Language and Literature, Ge...
11 Graduates
Special Education and Teaching
9 Graduates
History
9 Graduates
Mathematics
9 Graduates
Political Science and Government
9 Graduates
Accounting and Related Services
7 Graduates
Anthropology
7 Graduates
Communication and Media Studies
7 Graduates
Chemistry
5 Graduates
Education, General
5 Graduates
Religion/Religious Studies
4 Graduates
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
3 Graduates
Music
1 Graduates
Student Body
Undergraduate Students
1,345
Socio-Economic Diversity
36%
Part-time
13%
Students Gender
LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS
ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER
Race/Ethnicity
Geographic Density
Geographic Density
High
Unknown Location
Out Of State
In State
Foreign
Economic Diversity
36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Median Household Income
$61,348 per year
Campus Life
Housing
The students can reside on campus and 75% of Freshman Live On-Campus.
On Campus Housing Available
Yes
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
No
Freshmen Live on Campus
75%
Undergrads in College Housing
N/A
Averege Housing Cost
$5,550/year
Campus Food
The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $5,896/year.
Meal Plan Available
Yes
Average Meal Plan Available
$5,896/year
Athletes
Division Sports Nickname
Saints
School Colors
red, white, and black
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
116
Total Female Athletes
120
Intramural Sports
11
Sports Club
N/A
Sports Team (Men)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Track and Field
Volleyball
Campus Safety
24-Hour Security Patrol
Yes
Campus Emergency Phones
Yes
24-Hour Escort Safety rides
Yes
Mobile Campus Emergency Alert
Yes
Students who want to enjoy the campus and lodging life can benefit from the on-campus housing facility provided by SMU. The normal expense for on-campus housing is $12,000 per year. The students at Saint Martin's University have several dining and meal plan options to choose from. Moreover, the average meal plan costs around $5,896 per year. The university has taken a lot of measures to ensure the safety and security of its students. Some of these measures include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. There are around 48% male and 52% female students enrolled at the university.
After Graduation
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$37,600/year
Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation
$47,800/year
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$241 - 280
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$26,284
Students Receiving Federal Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$4,646
Students Receiving State Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$9,508
Students Receiving Institutional Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$21,732
Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30K
$33,904
$30K - $48K
$31,323
$48K - $75K
$27,402
$75K - $110K
$23,994
> $110K
$20,475
Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$1,036,267
Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$3,167,172
As mentioned, if one finds the fees and cost of living at SMU to be on the higher side, the financial aid department of the varsity would be of huge assistance. They can assist students with scholarships, grants, and student loans as well. At the university, the average federal grant comes to be around $4,990, whereas the financial aid is $21,896. Prospective students can benefit from state-level aid worth $8,812 as well as institutional aid worth $21,896. The total need-based scholarships/grants offered at SMU based on students' financial needs add up to $1,036,267 per year. Meanwhile, the total non-need-based scholarships/grants in a year come to around $3,167,172.
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