University of Saint Mary

University of Saint Mary is a private, religious school that was founded in 1923. It is moderately difficult to get into University of Saint Mary. The institution enrolls around 1,229 students a year, including 810 undergrads.

University of Saint Mary does not offer early action and does not offer early decision.

University of Saint Mary Acceptance Rate 2021

In 2021, University of Saint Mary accepted 84% of applicants. Out of 699 applications received in 2021, 587 students were offered admission .

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Early Admissions at University of Saint Mary

University of Saint Mary does not offer early decision. University of Saint Mary does not offer early action.

2021 Admissions Facts
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	84%
Average GPA	3.2
Mean ACT score	20
Mean SAT score	963
Tuition	$30,580

Visit the Admissions tab above to for more on how to apply to University of Saint Mary.

Financial Aid at University of Saint Mary

University of Saint Mary meets 68.7% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $22,229 a year.

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

Some financial aid is available on a first-come, first-serve basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. 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 don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do..

Dorms at University of Saint Mary

University of Saint Mary offers housing for up to 325 students.

Most University of Saint Mary students live off campus.

The most popular organizations for University of Saint Mary students to join are Campus Activities Board, Spanish Club and Journalism Communication Club. Family Weekend, Founders Day, and and Spring Honors Convocation are the best-attended events on campus.

Click the Student Life tab above to learn more about the student body and campus life at University of Saint Mary.

GPA and Test Scores for University of Saint Mary

University of Saint Mary is considered moderately difficult to get into, but how hard a school is to get into depends on a lot, including your GPA, test scores, activities, recommendations and essays. The average high school GPA for a student at University of Saint Mary is 3.2 on a 4.0 scale. Admitted students have a mean score of 963 on the SAT. The mean ACT scores is 20.

Is University of Saint Mary Test Optional?

University of Saint Mary is a test optional school. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

Out of all applicants, 37% submitted the SAT. 66% submitted the ACT.

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University of Saint Mary Waitlist

University of Saint Mary reports that no students were waitlisted or admitted off the waitlist in 2021.

Is University of Saint Mary a Good School?

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. 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.

Retention and Graduation Rates at University of Saint Mary

About 66% of students who start at University of Saint Mary come back for their second year of college. Out of the 107 students who started at University of Saint Mary as first-time freshman, 41 graduate within four years.

University of Saint Mary's six-year graduation for undergrads is 56%. 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 and Debt for University of Saint Mary Grads

Job placement and student debt statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers. Graduates in the class of 2021 had an average of $26,638 in student loans per borrower. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

Based on this information, how does University of Saint Mary sound? Remember, the best school for one person may be a terrible fit for another! So ask yourself: Is University of Saint Mary a good school for you?

How Big is the Endowment for University of Saint Mary?

University of Saint Mary's endowment was valued at $21,800,000 in 2021. The school spends $7,245 for each full-time student enrolled.

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Where is University of Saint Mary?

University of Saint Mary is located in the small town setting of Leavenworth, Kansas, less than an hour from Kansas City.

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