St. Mary's University
San Antonio, TX
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,083
Graduate Enrollment: 1,339
Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Hispanic focused instituion
Religious Affiliation:
Roman Catholic
Campus Details
Large City (>250k)
Four-year, medium, highly residential
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full-time, selective, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 88.46%
Male/Female: 43% / 57% (2017)
First generation college students: 38.7% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 1.7% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.4% (2011)
Test scores for admission: Neither required or recommended
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 82.8% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 70.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 58.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 46.7% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 14.0%
Black: 2.6%
Hispanic: 66.5%
Asian: 2.4%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 1.3%
Non-resident alien: 6.5%
Unknown race: 6.2%
Black: 2.6%
Hispanic: 66.5%
Asian: 2.4%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 1.3%
Non-resident alien: 6.5%
Unknown race: 6.2%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $42,657
In-State tuition: $34,564Out-of-State tuition: $34,564
Estimated books and supplies: $1,300 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $11,156 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $3,100 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $4,000 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $3,100 (2022)
Average Family Income: $56,677 (2017)
Median Family Income: $37,985 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 42.0%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 49.1%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $25,563 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $271 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $14,918 |
| $30k-48k | $15,327 |
| $48k-75k | $18,475 |
| $75k-110k | $18,519 |
| $110k+ | $21,033 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 47%6-year graduation rate: 59%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 94.4% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $25,563 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $8,750 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $19,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $21,000 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 57.5% (2015) |
| @3 year | 63.3% (2017) |
| @5 year | 76.6% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 41.6% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 43.0% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $35,099 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $49,470 (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. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 8 | $40,642 ($3,387) | |||
| Master's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 5 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Science. | 7 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Computer Science. | 5 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | 4 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 8 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Engineering. | 17 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Computer Engineering. | 7 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Computer Engineering. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | 8 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Engineering Science. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Systems Engineering. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Industrial Engineering. | 12 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Industrial Engineering. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Engineering-Related Fields. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 3 | ||||
| First Professional Degree | Law. | 212 | $1,649 | $58,704 ($4,892) | $73,788 ($6,149) | |
| Master's Degree | Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies. | 21 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 20 | $26,000 | $276 | $41,583 ($3,465) | $47,033 ($3,919) |
| Master's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 36 | $27,000 | $286 | $17,473 ($1,456) | $44,946 ($3,746) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 5 | $44,382 ($3,699) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | International/Global Studies. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 36 | $23,250 | $240 | $26,937 ($2,245) | $41,987 ($3,499) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 6 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Physics. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 33 | $26,000 | $276 | $21,759 ($1,813) | $40,698 ($3,392) |
| Master's Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 17 | $596 | |||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 26 | $27,000 | $265 | $27,148 ($2,262) | $36,998 ($3,083) |
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Public Administration. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Public Administration. | 14 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminology. | 28 | $25,125 | $266 | $24,209 ($2,017) | $42,206 ($3,517) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Economics. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | International Relations and National Security Studies. | 13 | $46,857 ($3,905) | |||
| Master's Degree | International Relations and National Security Studies. | 25 | $55,147 ($4,596) | $81,480 ($6,790) | ||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | International Relations and National Security Studies. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 30 | $19,500 | $204 | $29,373 ($2,448) | $43,154 ($3,596) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 5 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | 21 | $660 | $42,642 ($3,554) | ||
| Doctoral Degree | Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 18 | $27,000 | $286 | $36,216 ($3,018) | $43,532 ($3,628) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 67 | $466 | $64,459 ($5,372) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 12 | $51,439 ($4,287) | $71,638 ($5,970) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 42 | $25,257 | $269 | $51,759 ($4,313) | $75,162 ($6,264) |
| Bachelor's Degree | International Business. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Management Information Systems and Services. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 20 | $24,267 | $257 | $45,222 ($3,769) | $46,161 ($3,847) |
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 12 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $91,638Full time faculty: 62%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 11.0
School's endowment start of year: $200,145,026 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $251,418,189 (2022)