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How strong are the academics at St. Mary's University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

11:1
Student to faculty ratio
16
Average class size
56%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

St. Mary's University has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 11:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Class Sizes
2-9
133
10-19
208
20-29
152
30-39
6
40-49
2

Honors Programs

St. Mary's University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on St. Mary's University's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at St. Mary's University:

68%
First-year retention rate
56%
4-year grad rate
66%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are St. Mary's University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Finance, General
Psychology, General
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Political Science and Government, General
Business Administration and Management, General
25
28.6
32.2
35.8
39.4
43

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 33
  • Biochemistry 4
  • Bioinformatics 3
  • Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, Other 0
Business
  • Finance, General 43
  • Business Administration and Management, General 28
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 20
  • Accounting 16
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 3
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 0
  • Management Information Systems, General 0
Communication
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 13
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 5
  • Computer Science 5
Education
  • Art Teacher Education 2
Engineering
  • Computer Engineering, General 10
  • Industrial Engineering 6
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering 5
  • Engineering Science 4
  • Computer Software Engineering 0
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • Engineering/Industrial Management 4
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 17
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 2
History
  • History, General 7
  • Public/Applied History 0
Homeland Security
  • Forensic Science and Technology 24
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 20
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 9
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • International/Globalization Studies 10
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Science 4
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 19
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 2
Physical Sciences
  • Physics, General 3
  • Chemistry, General 3
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 33
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 32
  • Criminology 12
  • Sociology, General 5
  • Economics, General 2
  • International Relations and Affairs 0
Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Theology/Theological Studies 1
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Music, General 12

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