St. Mary's University
Faith-based college · San Antonio, TX · 1,951 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
98%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
900–1310
ACT (middle 50%)
15–27
Average net price
$17,775
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$48,956
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
58%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into St. Mary's University?
St. Mary's University accepts about 98 of every 100 applicants (98%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 900 and 1310 on the SAT. A score at or above 1310 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 900, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 15–27.
The latest federal data says St. Mary's University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on St. Mary's University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does St. Mary's University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $48,956 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $17,775 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $38,670 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$38,670
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$38,670
- Room & board$13,342
- Total cost of attendance$48,956
- Average net price after grants$17,775
Popular majors
Business, Social Sciences, Criminal Justice, Biology, Parks, Recreation & Fitness.
St. Mary's University FAQ
- What is St. Mary's University's acceptance rate?
- 98% — accessible.
- What SAT score do you need for St. Mary's University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 900–1310. Aim for 1310 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for St. Mary's University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 15–27.
- Is St. Mary's University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says St. Mary's University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on St. Mary's University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does St. Mary's University cost?
- About $48,956 a year before aid; $17,775 on average after grants.
- What is St. Mary's University's FAFSA school code?
- 003623. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so St. Mary's University receives your information.
- What is St. Mary's University's graduation rate?
- 58% of students finish within six years.
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