61%

Acceptance Rate

$19,176

Avg.Financial Aid

001943

FAFSA Code

University of Saint Mary (USM)

  • Type Control of Institution - Public/Private

    Private, Not-For-Profit

  • Acceptance Rate:

    N/A

  • Level

    4 Years

  • Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.

    Roman Catholic

  • Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.

    HLC

  • Website

    www.stmary.edu
  • Student Population Number of Students attending College

    1,254

  • On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?

    Yes

University of Saint Mary is a private not-for-profit institution which was founded by the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth in 1923 and is located at Leavenworth, Kansas. 'Spiro the Dragon' is the university mascot. The university has students from all parts of the world enrolled for various programs.

  • The acceptance rate of the university is 49%.

  • The total student population is 1,409 with 1,110 full time and 299 part-time students.

  • The student-faculty ratio is 11:1.

  • The graduation rate of the university is 34%.

For info on Admissions


Online Education at USM

  • The university uses the Engage online learning platform specifically designed for the university’s classes.

  • The classes are flexible and self-paced. The duration of the online classes at the university is generally 15 to 20 hours per week.

  • The university also holds virtual webinars called the 'Virtual Open House' to provide more information about the programs and for students to interact with the faculty.

For more info on Programs and Tuition


Reviews

  • The environment is very welcoming and the staff is supportive.

  • The professors are well versed in their respective fields and are happy to provide extra help for those in need.

  • The online courses offered by the university are easily accessible and the coursework is updated.

  • The university's community has a good alumni connection and the students can interact with them.

Location & Contact

Email:

N/A

Address

4100 S 4th St

Rankings

Forbes and US News provide rankings to the universities, which are trusted everywhere. But this is applicable only if the universities are located in the US. It is said that the more information that a prospective student has about a university, the better it is. The ranking of a university helps a student overcome the confusion of which university/college is right for them and also other prospects. Before taking admission, a student can assess the university chosen by them on various grounds like research excellence, the performance of its students after graduation, and their experience, among others. Notably, for the rankings, the two publications, US News and Forbes, are trusted everywhere. However, it should be noted that University of Saint Mary does not feature in the list of top colleges, according to the latest ranking of these two publications.

Admissions

  • Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.

    FALSE

  • Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.

    61%

  • SAT Range

    975 - 1170

  • SAT/ACT

    Recommended

  • ACT Range

    19 - 23

  • High School GPA

    Required

  • Application Fee

    $25

  • Accept Common App

    No

Annual Cost to Attend

  • Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.

    $20,558

  • Average Annual Cost

    $27,880

Additional Costs:

  • Books And Supplies

    $41,870

  • Other Fees

    $930

  • Room And Board The charges for an academic year for Rooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.

    $8,540

  • Budget For Other Expenses

    $1,970

Total One Year Cost

$41,870

Tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure are the next two things that a student should keep in mind before applying to USM. The full-time cost of attendance is approximately $42,200 per year. This cost includes the average annual tuition cost ($29,880), books and supplies ($2,550), room and boarding ($8,540), and budget for other expenses ($1,970). Students can also explore numerous financial aid options offered by the university.

Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

NA

Student:Faculty Ratio

11:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

62%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

N/A

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

N/A

Faculty Overview

39%

Male Professors

61%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Most Popular Majors:

  • Registered Nursing, Administration,...

    88 Graduates

  • Psychology, General

    15 Graduates

  • Biology, General

    13 Graduates

  • Business Administration, Management...

    12 Graduates

  • Criminology

    10 Graduates

  • Clinical, Counseling and Applied Ps...

    9 Graduates

  • Health and Physical Education/Fitne...

    7 Graduates

  • Accounting and Related Services

    6 Graduates

  • Criminology

    10 Graduates

  • Clinical, Counseling and Applied Ps...

    9 Graduates

  • Health and Physical Education/Fitne...

    7 Graduates

  • Accounting and Related Services

    6 Graduates

  • Computer and Information Sciences,...

    6 Graduates

  • Teacher Education and Professional...

    6 Graduates

  • English Language and Literature, Ge...

    4 Graduates

  • Health and Medical Administrative S...

    4 Graduates

  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Ot...

    4 Graduates

  • History

    3 Graduates

  • Chemistry

    2 Graduates

  • Mathematics

    2 Graduates

  • Political Science and Government

    2 Graduates

  • Applied Mathematics

    1 Graduates

  • Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

    1 Graduates

  • Fine and Studio Arts

    1 Graduates

  • Human Development, Family Studies,...

    1 Graduates

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Student Body

Undergraduate Students

732

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

34%

Full-time / Part-time

92% / 8%

Students Gender

Male

52%

US National: 44%

Female

48%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

White

49%

Unknown

14%

Black

12%

Hispanic

16%

Two or more races

5%

Non Resident alien

1%

Asian

1%

American Indian/Alaska native

1%

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

1%

Geographic Density

Geographic Density

High

0%

Unknown Location

49%

Out Of State

51%

In State

0%

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$62,613 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The students can reside on campus and 79% of Freshman Live On-Campus.

On Campus Housing Available

Yes

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

No

Freshmen Live on Campus

79%

Undergrads in College Housing

N/A

Averege Housing Cost

$4,150/year

Campus Food

The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $4,390/year.

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Average Meal Plan Available

$4,390/year

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

Spires

School Colors

navy, yellow, and white

Varsity Athletics Association

NAIA

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conf

Total Male Athletes

N/A

Total Female Athletes

N/A

Intramural Sports

6

Sports Club

N/A

Campus Security

The university offers on-campus housing facilities to the students who wish to stay on the campus. The normal expense for on-campus housing is $8,540 per year. The average meal plan at USM costs around $4,390 a year. Notably, students at the varsity get to choose from various dining and meal plan options as well. To ensure the safety and security of students, the university has a number of campus safety and security measures in place. Some of these features include 24-hr security patrol and 24-hr escort safety rides. The number of female and male students at the university are 50% and 50%, respectively.

24-Hour Security Patrol

Campus Emergency Phones

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$40,100/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$38,500/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$21,500 - $26,000

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$223 - $270

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

99%

Average Aid Per Year

$19,176

Students Receiving Federal Grants

40%

Average Aid Per Year

$4,746

Students Receiving State Aid

26%

Average Aid Per Year

$3,189

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

99%

Average Aid Per Year

$16,403

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$19,022

$30K - $48K

$23,163

$48K - $75K

$19,477

$75K - $110K

$17,843

> $110K

$17,273

Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$1,063,805

Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$6,607,998

Scholarships, grants, work-study options, and other financial benefits are provided by the university for the eligible students. The students are required to fill in the FAFSA form. University of Saint Mary federal school code is 001943. The financial aids offered are listed below. 

Federal Aids such as Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, TEACH Grant, Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant, Federal Work-Study option, Direct Subsidized, and Unsubsidized Loan, Direct PLUS Loan and Federal Perkins Loans are provided.

Kansas State Grant is provided as State Aid.

Trustees, Presidential Scholarship, Dean Scholarship, and Blue & Gold are provided as Institutional Aid.

Military Aid is provided in the form of Yellow Ribbon Program, Post 9/11 GI Bill, Tuition Assistance and Vocational Rehabilitation.

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