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St. Mary's University campus

🇺🇸 USA · Texas

St. Mary's University

  • Private
  • Urban
  • 4-year degree
Reported admit rate
97.8%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹35,16,250Out-of-state
Students
1,951Undergraduates
Students per teacher
13Student to faculty

About

St. Mary's University is a private Catholic university in San Antonio, Texas, United States. Founded by the Society of Mary (Marianists) in 1852, St. Mary's is the oldest Catholic university in Texas and the American Southwest.
With a student population of nearly 4,000, St. Mary's is home to a College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; School of Science, Engineering and Technology; the Greehey School of Business; and the St. Mary's University School of Law.

Admissions planning estimate

97.8% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 62.8%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 88.95%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 89% (4,628/5,203; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

98 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 5,205
Offered a place 4,642
Enrolled 530

11.4% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite900-1310
4001600
ACT composite15-27
136

What a year costs

₹48,49,521 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹35,16,250
  • Housing₹12,11,159
  • Books & supplies₹1,22,112
Sticker price ₹48,49,521
After aid (average) ₹19,86,192

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹35,16,250
Out-of-state ₹35,16,250

Average aid awarded: ₹23,51,587 a year.

Outcomes and support

73%
Retention
58.9%
Graduation
73%
Get financial aid
4%
From out of state

One teacher for every 13 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

Hispanic 53.5%
Unknown 23.6%
White 10.3%
African American 2.1%
Asian 1.1%
Multiracial 1%
Native American 0.7%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

7 programmes

  • Bachelor's
  • Postbachelor's certificate
  • Master's
  • Doctoral degree - research/scholarship
  • Doctoral degree - professional practice
  • Certificate
  • Doctoral degree - other

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biologybachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biologybachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychologybachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Computer Engineeringbachelor
Computer Sciencebachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
Criminologybachelor
Curriculum and Instructionbachelor
Economicsbachelor
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineeringbachelor
Engineering Sciencebachelor
Engineering-Related Fieldsbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operationsbachelor
Finance and Financial Management Servicesbachelor
Historybachelor
Industrial Engineeringbachelor
International Businessbachelor
International Relations and National Security Studiesbachelor
International/Globalization Studiesbachelor
Management Information Systems and Servicesbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Musicbachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Philosophybachelor
Physicsbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Security Science and Technologybachelor
Sociologybachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor
Theological and Ministerial Studiesbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate97.76%
Total Applicants5205
Admitted Applicants4642
Enrolled Applicants530
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementConsidered if submitted
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementNot required
Recommendations RequiredConsidered if submitted
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %900
SAT Composite 75th %1310
ACT Composite 25th %15
ACT Composite 75th %27

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹35,16,250
Out-of-State Tuition₹35,16,250
Average Housing Cost₹12,11,159
Books & Supplies₹1,22,112
Average Net Price₹19,86,192
Students Receiving Aid73%
Average Aid Awarded₹23,51,587
Out-of-State Students4%

Student Body Diversity

African American2.1%
Asian1.13%
Hispanic53.51%
White10.3%
Multiracial0.97%
Native American0.67%
Pacific Islander0.21%
International7.53%
Unknown Race23.58%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate
School SettingUrban
Years4
Graduation Rate58.93%
Retention Rate73%
Student/Faculty Ratio13:1
Total Undergraduates1951

Contact

Street Address1 Camino Santa Maria St
ZIP Code78228
Phone(210) 436-3126
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/