College of Saint Mary

College of Saint Mary Overview

College of Saint Mary is a private, religious school in the city of Omaha, Nebraska. College of Saint Mary was founded in 1923 and the school currently enrolls around 1,024 students a year, which includes 680 undergrad students. College of Saint Mary offers on-campus housing for up to 309 students. The majority of students live on campus. On the weekends, about 50% of students stay on-campus and participate in campus events and social life.

There are many ways for students to get involved at College of Saint Mary!

Interested in music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of College of Saint Mary's theater groups.

College of Saint Mary does not have any fraternities or sororities, do it might be a good option if Greek life isn't a priority for you.

Planning to play sports? College of Saint Mary has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at College of Saint Mary on the Student Life page.

2022 College of Saint Mary Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	50%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Average GPA	3.4
Tuition	$22,450
Percent of Need Met	66%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$19,823

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Is College of Saint Mary a Good School?

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There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions difficulty, admitted student statistics, tuition, and financial aid can all provide a sense of how competitive a university is.

Let's take a closer look at these areas to get a clearer view of what College of Saint Mary offers and if the college seems like a good fit for you.

2022 Acceptance Rate for College of Saint Mary

College of Saint Mary is not difficult to get into. College of Saint Mary admitted 50% of all applicants in 2022. Last year, 453 students applied to College of Saint Mary and 227 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at College of Saint Mary

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at College of Saint Mary, around 77% are still enrolled their sophomore year. 59% of College of Saint Mary undergrads graduate within six years. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outlook College of Saint Mary Graduates

Job placement stats are a good resource for understanding the value of a degree from College of Saint Mary by providing a look on how job placement has gone for other grads. Within six months of graduating, 92% of graduates receive at least one full-time job offer.

The average starting salary for recent College of Saint Mary grads is $39,650 a year. Average starting salaries vary by discipline, but the average starting salary for all 2021 graduates was around $60,000 a year.

College of Saint Mary's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students.

College of Saint Mary's endowment was valued at $21.8 million in 2022, compared to a national average of $905 million. For each full-time student, College of Saint Mary spends about $9,976 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at College of Saint Mary

Tuition is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

College of Saint Mary meets 66% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend College of Saint Mary full-time are awarded $19,823 a year in financial aid, on average.

Graduates in the class of 2022 had an average of $30,063 in student loans per borrower. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at College of Saint Mary.

Based on this information, is College of Saint Mary the school for you? Remember, the best school for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is College of Saint Mary a good school for you?

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Where is College of Saint Mary?

College of Saint Mary is located in the urban setting of Omaha, Nebraska.

If you want to see College of Saint Mary for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 80 to Omaha, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Eppley Airfield.

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