About St. Mary’s University

Founded in 1852, St. Mary’s University. is a Private college. Located in Texas, which is a city setting in Texas, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 2,298 full time undergraduate students, and 1,269 full time graduate students.

The St. Mary’s University Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 12:1. There are 216 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at St. Mary’s University include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate77%
Application Deadline
Application Fee0
SAT Range950-1130
ACT Range19-25

Admissions at are considered Less Selective, with ,30% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 14 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

89% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 68% were in the top quarter, and 37% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at St. Mary’s University.

0%
“We”re apathetic”
0%
“We know about current events and vote”
0%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
0%
“Sometimes, but not often”
0%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
0%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
0%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
0%
“I feel extremely safe”
0%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
0%
“We bought the gear”
0%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
0%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
0%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
0%
“They keep regular office hours”
0%
“They”re always available”
0%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
0%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
0%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
0%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
0%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
0%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
0%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
0%
“We know about current events and vote”
0%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
0%
“Sometimes, but not often”
0%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
0%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
0%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
0%
“I feel extremely safe”
0%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
0%
“We bought the gear”
0%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
0%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
0%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
0%
“They keep regular office hours”
0%
“They”re always available”
0%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
0%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
0%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
0%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
0%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
0%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
0%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”

St. Mary’s University REVIEWS

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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    67 Students rated on-campus housing 3.7 stars. 22 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    41 Students rated off-campus housing 3.1 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    75 Students rated campus food 3.2 stars. 20 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    77 Students rated campus facilities 4.1 stars. 48 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    77 Students rated class size 4.7 stars. 75 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    77 Students rated school activities 4 stars. 39 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    77 Students rated local services 3.7 stars. 32 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    77 Students rated academics 3.9 stars. 35 % gave the school a 5.0.

What's your overall opinion of St. Mary’s University?

2 Students rated St. Mary’s University

Marisol - 04/09/2023

Good for academics- most of the professors here show that they care and are willing to help. If you put in the work and effort, then you will succeed here. If you want to come here for the sports culture, then this may not be the place for you. Overall, 3/5 rating.

Jetricia - 12/15/2020

I think its not only a very beautiful school, but has great people who are willing to go out of their ways to help you out. As a Catholic I am very happy to say that this is a good religion school. Hopefully many have this University as an option when they plan on going to college.

St. Mary’s University FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at St. Mary’s University?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for St. Mary’s University is 77%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    As a high school student I had a hard time figuring out what I wanted to become in the future. But after a little while of high school, things became much easier to me. I say that because I first was planning to become a teacher. I chose a teacher because teachers must know all of the answers to every question asked. I said that because once you become a professor, you must always know the answer to a question asked. After a little while, I decided to become a construction worker. I chose that one because over the passed years of life, I've been doing construction work on the outside of homes. the type of work that I did was siding, roofing, paneling, carpeting, etc... My final major that I chose and will stay with is called an Interior Designer. I chose that career because for the pass seven years, I've learned so much in those classes. I also chosh to become an Interior Designer because I'm a great designing student. So that's the reasons why I chose to become an Interior Designer. I think that becoming a great Interior Designer is right for me.

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  3. What kind of person should attend this school?

    People who take education seriously and want to learn, to challege themselves, should attend this school. Friendly people who want to be invovled on-campus, as well as in community service, will love this school; campus invovlement and community service are both highly regarded at St. Mary's.

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  4. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    I wish I had known how connected it is with the local community. The campus often rents off sections for local birthday parties and whatnot to the neighbors. It is a very surreal experience to be on campus on a Saturday morning and see a seven year old's birthday party, complete with bounce house, on a college campus.

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  5. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    Something unique about my school, compared to other schools I considered is the class size. The student:teacher ratio is very low and allows for one on one learning. The professors are able to set more convinient office hours for the students and encourage students to attend office hours even if it is simply to meet each other.

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  6. Describe the students at your school.

    My classmates are a diverse group of students who have the same acedemic drive as I do and are determine to achieve an A, as well.

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  7. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    I love my university. If I could do it all over again, I wouldn't change anything. I just wish it wasn't so expensive. The amount of money I have to pay and loans I have to get just to pay a year of school is the only bad thing about it. It is too much and it's geting more expensive every year. The school is great, but the overall cost of attendence is ridiculous for someone who can't afford it every year.

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  8. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    The classes are great, as well as the teachers and the level of helpfulness, but there is just a lack of communication with from offices to students.

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  9. What's unique about your campus?

    The best thing that St. Mary's University can offer is a good college experience in which you will learn and make friends. It's a school that really cares about faculty and student interaction and the well being of the student. They will contact you and help you if for some reason you as the student have problems of some kind. They also like to encourage alot of community service that in the long run it really helps build up your resume. These qualities are the ones that drove me into this school.

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  10. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    When I tell my friends about my school I mostly brag about the fact that everyone almosts knows who is who, you basically see the same people everyday and the atmosphere is always cheerful. I absolutley love the fact that the classes are small and the professor has time for one to one communication and they know their students by name. The faculty always has time for their students and provide advice on how to do the work assigned and how to manage time for the assignments.

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  11. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    Someone who doesn't like small campuses or class sizes,.

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  12. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    The most frusterating thing about St. Mary's is the cost. It is extremely expensive, although it is a private school.

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  13. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    It's law students. I believe it among the top 10 in the States.

    Read all  12 answers

Student Body

Students

53%

female

47%

male

2,298

Total Undergrad Enrollment

1,269

Total Grad Students

9%

Out-Of-State

87%

In-State

4%

International

Organizations

101

Student Organizations

7

Fraternities

6

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

33%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
% Black or African-American
3%
% Hispanic/Latino
67%
% White or Caucasian
14%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

96% of students attending St. Mary’s University receive some sort of financial aid. 48% were awarded federal grants. While 66% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$28,200

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,300

Books and Supplies

$9,300

Room and Board

38,800

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$13,710
$30 - $48K
$15,012
$48 - $75K
$17,474
$75 - $110K
$22,099
$110K & UP
$22,914

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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