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Saint Martin's University
Saint Martin's University admits nearly everyone — 89.8% of applicants. A feature, not a flaw: the page below asks whether Saint Martin's University is worth attending, not whether you'll get in.
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Saint Martin's University sits in Lacey proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. The school maintains its Roman Catholic affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Mechanical Engineering, where graduates median $92,321 four years out. Faculty pay averages $88,956 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 1,158 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 64.6% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 970 and 1180 — below the WA middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Saint Martin's University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
You can apply to Saint Martin's University without scores. Among admitted students who did submit, the middle half landed between 970 and 1180; applicants below that range often simply apply without them.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 500 | 545 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 470 | 525 | 590 |
| ACT Composite | 14 | 19 | 22 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Saint Martin's University received 3,473 applications and admitted 2,637 (75.9%), with 263 enrolling.
How Saint Martin's University compares
| Saint Martin's University | Washington median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 89.8% | 83.2% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $45,510 | $19,614 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $62,092 | $62,092 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median Saint Martin's University student earns $62,092 — 0% above the Washington median of $62,092 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
Saint Martin's University lists tuition at $45,510 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Saint Martin's University's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $45,510 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 1,158 undergraduates, Saint Martin's University is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
51.9% graduate within six years. Roughly 48% don't — ask a Saint Martin's University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Saint Martin's University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | $92,321 |
| Civil Engineering | $85,276 |
| Computer Science | $80,166 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $67,805 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $61,432 |
| Social Work | $59,559 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $59,433 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $55,951 |
| Psychology, General | $51,097 |
Median earnings for these 9 Saint Martin's University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $62,092 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 20 additional Saint Martin's University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Saint Martin's University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 970–1180 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 89.8% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Saint Martin's University's acceptance rate?
75.9% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 2,637 admitted from 3,473 applicants.
How much does Saint Martin's University cost?
At Saint Martin's University, published tuition is $45,510 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Saint Martin's University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Saint Martin's University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $62,092 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Washington
- Washington State University — 86.6% admitted
- Western Washington University — 93.3% admitted
- Whitworth University — 89.8% admitted
- The Evergreen State College — 96.4% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.