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St. Mary's University

St. Mary's University is a medium, private institution located in San Antonio, tx. Founded in 1852, St. Mary's University offers undergraduate degrees in 86 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 2
undergraduates 1,991 undergraduates
cost $35,226
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Admissions

Will I get into St. Mary's University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are neither required nor recommended to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 86.2%
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA N/A
Application fee N/A
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! St. Mary's University is known for one of its top majors: Law. Their student-faculty ratio is 11:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
11 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Law and Legal Studies
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Computer Science and Information Technology
Public Policy and Administration
Health and Medical Professions

Popular majors

Law
Biology, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies
Political Science and Government
Finance and Financial Management Services
Computer Engineering

Tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $35,226
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,448
Books & supplies $1,300
Other expenses $3,200
Cost of attendance* $51,174
Financial aid package $30,749
Estimated cost $20,425 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $35,226
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,448
Books & supplies $1,300
Other expenses $3,200
Cost of attendance* $51,174
Financial aid package $30,749
Estimated cost $20,425 See my potential costs

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? St. Mary's University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,991, with gender binary students split 40% male and 60% female.

Total enrollment

3,180

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
7%
African American %
1%
Hispanic American %
5%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
1%
Unknown %
85%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At St. Mary's University, students love their Gamma Iota Sigma, student athletes compete in Division 2 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map One Camino Santa Maria, San Antonio, TX 78228
phone 210-436-3011
address www.stmarytx.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Gamma iota sigma

Mariachi cascabel

Delta sigma pi (professional business fraternity)

Mock trial team

Sigma phi epsilon

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 2
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about St. Mary's University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is St. Mary's University?

St. Mary's University is located in San Antonio, tx.

What is the acceptance rate at St. Mary's University? 

The acceptance rate for St. Mary's University is 86%.

What’s the average GPA for St. Mary's University?

The average high school GPA for St. Mary's University students was N/A.

How much does it cost for 4 years at St. Mary's University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at St. Mary's University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $204,696.

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