Saint Martin's University

Saint Martin's University is a private, religious school in in Lacey, Washington. Saint Martin's University was founded in 1895 and now enrolls around 1,644 students a year, including 1,395 undergrads. Saint Martin's University provides on-campus housing for students. Most students live in off campus housing.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Saint Martin's University! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Saint Martin's University's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or 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.

Learn more about life at Saint Martin's University on the Student Life page.

Mark your calendar! The deadline to apply regular decision to Saint Martin's University for Fall 2022 is July 31.

2021 Saint Martin's University Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	64%
Average GPA	3.4
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	88%
Tuition	$40,210

Is Saint Martin's University a Good School?

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

Let's take a closer look at to get a clearer sense of what Saint Martin's University offers and if it sounds like a good choice for you.

Saint Martin's University Acceptance Rate 2021

It is moderately difficult to get into Saint Martin's University. The acceptance rate at Saint Martin's University is 64%. Last year, 2,482 students applied to Saint Martin's University and 1,589 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Saint Martin's University

Retention is 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 Saint Martin's University, around 76% come back their sophomore year. Saint Martin's University's six-year graduation rate for undergrads is 61%. 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 Outcomes for Saint Martin's University Grads

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

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. As of 2021, the total market value of the school endowment was $26.6 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. The school spends $8,701 for each full-time student enrolled.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Saint Martin's University

Cost 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 70.6% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $30,971 a year.

In 2020, students graduated with an average of $29,129 in student loans for each student with debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial 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 be a terrible fit 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?

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

If you want to see Saint Martin's University for yourself, 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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