Saint Martin's University
Lacey, WA
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,347
Graduate Enrollment: 258
Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Asian American/Native American/Pacific Islander institution
Religious Affiliation:
Roman Catholic
Campus Details
Small City (<100k)
Four-year, small, primarily residential
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full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 71.62%
Male/Female: 41% / 59% (2017)
First generation college students: 34.1% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 17.5% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 5.9% (2011)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 65.2% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 47.0% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 35.9% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 26.3% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 40.3%
Black: 6.5%
Hispanic: 21.8%
Asian: 10.0%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.7%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 4.9%
2+ races: 12.6%
Non-resident alien: 1.7%
Unknown race: 1.6%
Black: 6.5%
Hispanic: 21.8%
Asian: 10.0%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.7%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 4.9%
2+ races: 12.6%
Non-resident alien: 1.7%
Unknown race: 1.6%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $54,082
In-State tuition: $40,690Out-of-State tuition: $40,690
Estimated books and supplies: $1,000 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $12,850 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $3,000 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $10,773 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $3,000 (2022)
Average Family Income: $79,549 (2017)
Median Family Income: $41,889 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 36.4%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 53.2%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $22,500 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $239 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $15,184 |
| $30k-48k | $15,140 |
| $48k-75k | $20,954 |
| $75k-110k | $25,043 |
| $110k+ | $27,890 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 51%6-year graduation rate: 61%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 93.9% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $22,500 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $8,864 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $15,250 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $16,000 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 74.0% (2015) |
| @3 year | 76.2% (2017) |
| @5 year | 80.7% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 51.0% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 54.1% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $45,424 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $57,646 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 7 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Computer Science. | 102 | $14,667 | $86,367 ($7,197) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Science. | 22 | $51,009 ($4,251) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Education, General. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 2 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | 1 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 21 | $48,583 ($4,049) | $57,230 ($4,769) | ||
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 10 | $570 | |||
| Master's Degree | Education, Other. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Civil Engineering. | 15 | $23,616 | $249 | $65,680 ($5,473) | $85,216 ($7,101) |
| Master's Degree | Civil Engineering. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mechanical Engineering. | 30 | $27,000 | $286 | $63,429 ($5,286) | $78,285 ($6,524) |
| Master's Degree | Mechanical Engineering. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Engineering-Related Fields. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 28 | $22,500 | $239 | $30,643 ($2,554) | $41,495 ($3,458) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 37 | $24,125 | $231 | $32,194 ($2,683) | $34,013 ($2,834) |
| Master's Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 23 | $933 | $49,986 ($4,166) | $65,988 ($5,499) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 16 | $38,094 ($3,175) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Work. | 8 | $50,204 ($4,184) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Anthropology. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 9 | $79,880 ($6,657) | $80,995 ($6,750) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 60 | $25,000 | $249 | $39,652 ($3,304) | $56,573 ($4,714) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 36 | $58,805 ($4,900) | $65,988 ($5,499) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 11 | $64,236 ($5,353) | |||
| Master's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 9 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $59,634Full time faculty: 45%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 11.0
School's endowment start of year: $26,633,167 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $33,179,590 (2022)