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St. Mary's University

San Antonio, TX

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Private

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Upper-level Higher Education/Graduate

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Website

St. Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas, is a vibrant Catholic and Marianist institution dedicated to providing a transformative education. It's a place where tradition meets innovation, fostering a community that is committed to academic excellence and personal growth.
3,457
Students
98%
Acceptance Rate
Undergrads
2,150
Classification
Upper-level Higher Education/Graduate
Type
Private
Religious Affiliation
Catholic
Website
stmarytx.edu
The university's mission emphasizes developing leaders who are ethical, compassionate, and globally aware. With a diverse and inclusive atmosphere, St. Mary's nurtures a collaborative spirit among its students, faculty, and staff. Renowned for its strong liberal arts foundation, the university offers a wide array of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. Students here not only benefit from rigorous academics but also from a supportive environment that encourages community engagement and spiritual development. Whether pursuing studies in business, humanities, sciences, or law, individuals at St. Mary's are prepared to make meaningful contributions to society.

Admissions

Do you have the credentials necessary to get into St. Mary's University?

98% acceptance rate
Less Selective
Admission Standards
Grades & Testing
Average SAT score
1080
Testing
Unknown
Average High School GPA
3.62
Application Deadlines
Early Decision / Early Action?
No

The most important factors St. Mary's University considers when admitting students are:

  • •Academic GPA
  • •Alumni/AE Relation
  • •Application Essay

Financials

See what it costs to attend St. Mary's University.

$ 56,362
Overall list price
$ 20,562
Average net price
$ 38,312
Merit Price™
Very Generous
Merit Meter™

Social & Lifestyle

What's it like attending St. Mary's University?

Suburb
Campus Setting
Republican
State vote for president
Moderate
Greek participation
Weather
Sunny days
Sunny
Average winter temp
58°
Average summer temp
84°

Academics

What to expect in the classroom at St. Mary's University.

13:1
Student to faculty ratio
49%
4-year grad rate
59%
6-year grad rate

The most popular majors at St. Mary's University are:

  • Finance, General
  • Psychology, General
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General

Demographics

Who attends St. Mary's University?

27
States represented
33
Countries represented
Yes
State DEI laws
Student Body
Students
3,457
Women
58%
Men
42%

Housing

What's it like living at St. Mary's University?

$13,342
Room & Board
0.4
Housing units / student
57
%
Students on campus

FAQs

What GPA is needed to get into St. Mary's University?

The average GPA of the most recently accepted class was 3.62.

How much does St. Mary's University cost?

For the most recent year, it cost $56,362 to attend St. Mary's University.

How many people attend St. Mary's University?

3,457 people attend St. Mary's University. 2,150 are undergraduate students and 1,307 are graduate students.

Where is St. Mary's University located?

St. Mary's University is located in San Antonio, Texas. It is in a Suburb environment.

Can I get into St. Mary's University with a 3.5 GPA?

In the most recent class of admissions, 66% of students submitted a 3.5 GPA or higher.

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