St. Mary's University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2455 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #692 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #633 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #41 of 119 | In Texas |
| #4 of 11 | In San Antonio |
| #1777 of 2,375 | For Gender Studies |
| Top50% | For 9 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 98%
- Undergraduates
- 2,149
- Graduates
- 1,307
- Male:Female Ratio
- 40:60
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- stmarytx.edu
St. Mary's University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
St. Mary's University has an acceptance rate of 98% and is among the 25% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 98% | 97% | 98% |
| Applicants | 4,724 | 1,754 | 2,970 |
| Admissions | 4,618 | 1,710 | 2,908 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 579 | 231 | 348 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 4 | 4 |
712 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
205 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
239 or 41%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 900
or below
75% of them
had 1310
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in St. Mary's University are 900-1310 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
65 or 11%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 15
or below
75% of them
had 27
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in St. Mary's University are 15-27 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| 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
| Hispanic | 1545 (45%) |
|---|---|
| White | 771 (22%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 721 (21%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 194 (6%) |
| Black or African American | 96 (3%) |
| Asian | 64 (2%) |
| Two or more races | 31 (0.9%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 10 (0.3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 10 (0.3%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend St. Mary's University is $20,412 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 | $18,352 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $21,470 |
| $48-75K | $20,553 |
| $75-110K | $22,331 |
| $110K+ | $24,649 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $36,198 | $20,376 |
| Tuition in-state | $36,198 | $20,376 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $36,198 | $20,376 |
| Fee in-district | $1,236 | $1,350 |
| Fee in-state | $1,236 | $1,350 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,236 | $1,350 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,499 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,700 |
| Room charge | $7,576 |
| Meal charge | $5,124 |
St. Mary's University majors
St. Mary's University has granted 390 bachelor's degrees across 36 programs, 194 master's across 17 programs, and 250 doctorate degrees across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at St. Mary's University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law | 240 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 30 | 44 | |
| American & U.S. Law & Legal Studies & Jurisprudence | 41 | ||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 36 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 35 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 29 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 29 | ||
| Finance, General | 26 | ||
| Criminology | 25 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 14 | 8 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 22 | ||
| Forensic Science and Technology | 21 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 12 | 8 | |
| Computer Science | 10 | 7 | |
| Psychology, General | 16 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 14 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 13 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 12 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 1 | 11 | |
| International & Globalization Studies | 11 | ||
| Accounting | 9 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 9 | ||
| Computer Software Engineering | 2 | 6 | |
| History, General | 7 | ||
| Public Administration | 7 | ||
| Biochemistry | 6 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 5 | 1 | |
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 6 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 6 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 1 | 5 | |
| Art Teacher Education | 5 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 5 | ||
| Environmental Science | 5 | ||
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 4 | ||
| Music, General | 4 | ||
| Sociology, General | 4 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 3 | ||
| Engineering Science | 3 | ||
| Industrial Engineering | 2 | 1 | |
| Philosophy | 3 | ||
| Public & Applied History | 3 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 2 | ||
| Economics, General | 1 | ||
| General Studies | 1 | ||
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 1 | ||
| Physics, General | 1 | ||
| Systems Engineering | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 390 | 194 | 250 |
St. Mary's University has a graduation rate of 59%, which is among the 41% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 59% | 55% | 62% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
St. Mary's University has published 1,690 scientific papers with 32,579 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Computer Science, Biology, Law, Environmental Science, Medicine, Psychology, Sociology, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 9 | 61 |
| 1994 | 17 | 63 |
| 1995 | 26 | 65 |
| 1996 | 12 | 70 |
| 1997 | 15 | 82 |
| 1998 | 34 | 80 |
| 1999 | 26 | 81 |
| 2000 | 24 | 120 |
| 2001 | 18 | 132 |
| 2002 | 26 | 174 |
| 2003 | 17 | 251 |
| 2004 | 18 | 239 |
| 2005 | 27 | 286 |
| 2006 | 22 | 380 |
| 2007 | 29 | 409 |
| 2008 | 51 | 532 |
| 2009 | 44 | 639 |
| 2010 | 48 | 685 |
| 2011 | 66 | 861 |
| 2012 | 61 | 1040 |
| 2013 | 58 | 1083 |
| 2014 | 71 | 1299 |
| 2015 | 59 | 1343 |
| 2016 | 72 | 1453 |
| 2017 | 75 | 1523 |
| 2018 | 76 | 1682 |
| 2019 | 75 | 2033 |
| 2020 | 73 | 2443 |
| 2021 | 87 | 2607 |
| 2022 | 83 | 2584 |
| 2023 | 75 | 2881 |
| 2024 | 67 | 2556 |
| 2025 | 47 | 2209 |
St. Mary's University alumni
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James R. Clapper
- Occupations
- civil servantmilitary officer
- Biography
-
James Robert Clapper Jr. is a retired lieutenant general in the United States Air Force and former Director of National Intelligence. Clapper has held several key positions within the United States Intelligence Community. He served as director of the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) from 1992 until 1995. He was the first director of defense intelligence within the Office of the Director of National Intelligence and simultaneously the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence. He served as the director of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) from September 2001 until June 2006.
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John Quiñones
- Occupations
- journalisttelevision presenter
- Biography
-
John Quiñones is an American journalist and host. After earning a degree from Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, he became an ABC News correspondent for 20/20, Nightline and Good Morning America. He gained prominence hosting the show What Would You Do? since 2008. He has received numerous accolades including seven Emmy Awards and a Peabody Award.
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Michael McCaul
- Enrolled in St. Mary's University
- In 1987 graduated with Juris Doctor
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
-
Michael Thomas McCaul Sr. is an American politician, attorney, and a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for Texas's 10th congressional district since 2005. A member of the Republican Party, he chaired the House Committee on Homeland Security during the 113th, 114th, and 115th Congresses. His district includes both Austin to Houston.
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Bobby Pulido
- Occupations
- singertelevision actorsongwriter
- Biography
-
José Roberto Pulido Jr., known professionally as Bobby Pulido, is an American singer, songwriter, guitarist, actor, and political candidate. He is acclaimed for pioneering the dissemination of Tejano music to a youthful audience, subsequently ascending as a teen idol and becoming one of the most influential Tejano recording artists among Mexican-American teenagers.
General info
| Founded | 1852 |
|---|---|
| Colors | gold, blue |
| Academic calendar | August to May |
| Total FTE staff | 671 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | One Camino Santa Maria San Antonio, Texas, 78228 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,435,000 |
| Phone | 2104363011 |