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Saint Martin's University

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 630
Religious affiliation Catholic
Student to faculty ratio 11 to 1
Acceptance rate 72%
Students retention rate 80%
On-time graduation rate 61%

Located in Lacey, Washington, Saint Martin's University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Saint Martin's University is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, Saint Martin's University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Saint Martin's University boasts an impressive student retention rate of 80% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 74% and 74%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

71.6%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$40,690

Cost of attendance at Saint Martin's University in 2022 for students from Washington.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Washington's average $5,771
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$40,690

Cost of attendance at Saint Martin's University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Washington's average $11,857
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 99 of freshman students at Saint Martin's University received on average $32,101 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$32,101
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 119 41% $4,880 $580,732
Other Federal Grant 139 48% $5,308 $737,864
State Grant/Scholarships 126 44% $8,244 $1,038,786
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 284 99% $25,958 $7,372,104
Total Grant & Scholarships 285 99% $32,101 $9,148,754

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Saint Martin's University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Saint Martin's University students is 60.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 58.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 63.6%.

60.9%

  • asian 72.7% 8 students
  • African American 55.6% 5 students
  • white 62.8% 64 students
  • unknown 100.0% 5 students
  • hawaiian 50.0% 2 students
  • hispanic 55.2% 16 students
  • International Students 100.0% 2 students
  • Mixed Race 45.4% 5 students

Sport Conferences

  • Baseball Great Northwest Athletic Conference
  • Basketball Great Northwest Athletic Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Great Northwest Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Saint Martin's University provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Saint Martin's University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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