Saint Martin's University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4479 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1240 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1164 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #19 of 57 | In Washington |
| #1289 of 2,170 | For Art History |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 76%
- Undergraduates
- 1,267
- Graduates
- 238
- Male:Female Ratio
- 41:59
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.stmartin.edu
Saint Martin's University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Saint Martin's University has an acceptance rate of 76% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 76% | 63% | 66% |
| Applicants | 3,473 | 931 | 1,440 |
| Admissions | 2,637 | 584 | 957 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 260 | 103 | 145 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 3 | 1 | 2 |
409 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
100 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
31 or 12%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 970
or below
75% of them
had 1180
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Saint Martin's University are 970-1180 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
11 or 4%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 14
or below
75% of them
had 22
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Saint Martin's University are 14-22 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 588 (39%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 331 (22%) |
| Two or more races | 171 (11%) |
| Asian | 152 (10%) |
| Black or African American | 111 (7%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 69 (5%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 54 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 16 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 (0.3%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Saint Martin's University is $22,779 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $15,233 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $20,657 |
| $48-75K | $19,090 |
| $75-110K | $25,956 |
| $110K+ | $29,720 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $43,600 | $16,152 |
| Tuition in-state | $43,600 | $16,152 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $43,600 | $16,152 |
| Fee in-district | $610 | $100 |
| Fee in-state | $610 | $100 |
| Fee out-of-state | $610 | $100 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 630 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,440 |
| Room charge | $6,520 |
| Meal charge | $7,920 |
Saint Martin's University majors
Saint Martin's University has granted 320 bachelor's degrees across 28 programs, 94 master's across 9 programs, and 9 doctorate degrees in Organizational Leadership. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Saint Martin's University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 61 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 39 | ||
| Psychology, General | 35 | ||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 22 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 16 | 4 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 20 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 19 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 14 | 5 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 19 | ||
| Computer Science | 7 | 11 | |
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 18 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 16 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 15 | ||
| Social Work | 14 | ||
| Accounting | 8 | 5 | |
| Organizational Leadership | 9 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 9 | ||
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 7 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 5 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 5 | ||
| Communication, General | 4 | ||
| Education, General | 4 | ||
| General Literature | 4 | ||
| History, General | 4 | ||
| Information Technology | 4 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 4 | ||
| Education, Other | 3 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 3 | ||
| Music, General | 3 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 2 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 2 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 1 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 320 | 94 | 9 |
Saint Martin's University has a graduation rate of 57%, which is among the 45% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 57% | 54% | 59% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Saint Martin's University has published 715 scientific papers with 8,006 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Engineering, Philosophy, Environmental Science, History, and Physics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 4 | 10 |
| 1993 | 1 | 4 |
| 1994 | 3 | 6 |
| 1995 | 4 | 10 |
| 1996 | 4 | 7 |
| 1997 | 5 | 12 |
| 1998 | 8 | 9 |
| 1999 | 13 | 20 |
| 2000 | 9 | 30 |
| 2001 | 8 | 12 |
| 2002 | 9 | 20 |
| 2003 | 11 | 25 |
| 2004 | 15 | 163 |
| 2005 | 18 | 57 |
| 2006 | 16 | 57 |
| 2007 | 12 | 87 |
| 2008 | 8 | 177 |
| 2009 | 12 | 103 |
| 2010 | 12 | 129 |
| 2011 | 12 | 151 |
| 2012 | 21 | 189 |
| 2013 | 20 | 214 |
| 2014 | 19 | 261 |
| 2015 | 49 | 276 |
| 2016 | 34 | 344 |
| 2017 | 43 | 367 |
| 2018 | 38 | 566 |
| 2019 | 59 | 632 |
| 2020 | 44 | 665 |
| 2021 | 44 | 828 |
| 2022 | 35 | 775 |
| 2023 | 51 | 836 |
| 2024 | 23 | 851 |
Notable alumni
-
Butch Otter
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Clement Leroy "Butch" Otter is an American businessman and politician who served as the 32nd governor of Idaho from 2007 to 2019. A member of the Republican Party, he was elected in 2006, and reelected in 2010 and 2014. Otter served as lieutenant governor from 1987 to 2001 and in U.S. Congress from the first district from 2001 to 2007.
-
Mike Thibault
- Occupations
- basketball coach
- Biography
-
Michael Francis Thibault is an American basketball head coach and basketball general manager. He is the head coach of the Belgian women's national basketball team Belgian Cats since 2025. Before he coached the Connecticut Sun of the WNBA, and the Washington Mystics. In 2013, Thibault became the all-time WNBA leader with his 212th head-coaching victory.
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Harry E. Miller Jr
- Occupations
- military personnel
- Biography
-
Harry E. Miller Jr. is a retired Army National Guard officer. A veteran of the Iraq War, he attained the rank of major general as commander of the 42nd Infantry Division, a position he held from 2013 to 2017.
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Kyle Sokol
- Occupations
- jazz musicianskateboarder
- Biography
-
Kyle Sokol is an American bassist and skateboarder. He is currently with Nasty Savage, Astronomica, Nocturnus A.D., and Apeiron Bound. Kyle has also played with Disareyen, Mercy McCoy, Trace of Day, Sectioned, Rude Squad, King of Denmark, Noble Jones, Philistines, Leadfoot, and Hell on Earth.
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Melanie Morgan
- Years
- 1967-.. (age 58)
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Melanie Virginia Morgan is an American politician serving as a Democratic member of the Washington House of Representatives, representing the 29th legislative district.
General info
| Alternative names | SMU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1895 |
| Motto | Be the Spirit |
| Colors | red, black |
| Academic calendar | September to May (September - December; January-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 320 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 5000 Abbey Way SE Lacey, Washington, 98503-7500 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 54,000 |
| Phone | 3604914700 |