Saint Martin's University

Saint Martin's University Overview

Saint Martin's University is a private, religious school in Lacey, Washington. Saint Martin's University was founded in 1895 and the school currently enrolls around 1,536 students a year, which includes 1,291 undergraduate students. Saint Martin's University ensures on-campus housing for students. The majority of students live on campus, and first year-students are required to live in campus housing.

📆 Mark your calendar! The deadline to apply regular decision to Saint Martin's University for Fall 2023 is July 31. Regular decision applicants for Fall 2023 should receive admissions decisions by September 1.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Saint Martin's University!

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

Are you interested in journalism and communications? Saint Martin's University students can write for the campus newspaperor be a producer for the student-run television channel.

There are no fraternities or sororities at Saint Martin's University, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Saint Martin's University has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Saint Martin's University on the Student Life page.

2022 Saint Martin's University Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	72%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	Info Not Available
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Average GPA	3.5
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	28%
Tuition	$41,660
Percent of Need Met	68.9%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$32,148

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Is Saint Martin's University a Good School?

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Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how competitive an institution is.

Let's take a look at these factors to get a better sense of what Saint Martin's University offers and if the college could be a good fit for you.

2022 Acceptance Rate for Saint Martin's University

Saint Martin's University is moderately difficult to get into. Saint Martin's University admitted 72% of all applicants in 2022. Last year, 2,653 students applied to Saint Martin's University and 1,900 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Saint Martin's University

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. It is a way to measure 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 Saint Martin's University, around 80% are still enrolled their sophomore year. Around 61% of students who started at Saint Martin's University earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outlook Saint Martin's University Graduates

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Check with Saint Martin's University directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Saint Martin's University'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.

Saint Martin's University's endowment was valued at $26.6 million in 2022, compared to a national average of $905 million. For each full-time student, Saint Martin's University spends about $8,701 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Saint Martin's University

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.

Saint Martin's University meets 68.9% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend Saint Martin's University full-time are awarded $32,148 a year in financial aid, on average.

Students in the class of 2022 who had taken out student loans graduated with an average of $29,088 of debt. 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 awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit 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 Saint Martin's University.

Based on this information, how does Saint Martin's University sound? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for another! So ask yourself: Is Saint Martin's University a good school for you?

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Where is Saint Martin's University Located?

Saint Martin's University is located in Lacey, Washington.

If you want to see Saint Martin's University for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take I-5 to Lacey, or book a flight to the nearest airport, SeaTac.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Saint Martin's University and Lacey are like without leaving home.

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