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St. Mary's University
Admission at St. Mary's University is close to open (97.8%), which shifts the homework to outcomes: check the $56,955 median earnings below before the application.
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St. Mary's University sits in San Antonio 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 Finance and Financial Management Services, where graduates median $82,753 four years out. 38.6% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 1,951 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 73% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 980 and 1150 — near the TX middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on St. Mary's University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, St. Mary's University received 5,203 applications and admitted 4,628 (88.9%), with 530 enrolling.
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 980–1150 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, St. Mary's University's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 500 | 510 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 490 | 560 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 17 | 23 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How St. Mary's University compares
| St. Mary's University | Texas median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 97.8% | 84.4% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $37,434 | $13,498 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $56,955 | $54,132 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors St. Mary's University: $56,955 median at year ten, versus $54,132 across Texas institutions.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $37,434 regardless of where you're from. At St. Mary's University, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
Enrollment sits at 1,951 — St. Mary's University is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
58.9% graduate within six years. Roughly 41% don't — ask a St. Mary's University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at St. Mary's University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $82,753 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $81,100 |
| Computer Engineering | $78,406 |
| Marketing | $66,151 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $52,553 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $51,014 |
| Criminology | $48,731 |
| Biology, General | $46,873 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $46,782 |
| Political Science and Government | $46,620 |
| Psychology, General | $41,580 |
Median earnings for these 11 St. Mary's University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $56,955 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 30 additional St. Mary's University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for St. Mary's University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 980–1150 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 97.8% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is St. Mary's University's acceptance rate?
88.9% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 4,628 admitted from 5,203 applicants.
How much does St. Mary's University cost?
At St. Mary's University, published tuition is $37,434 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is St. Mary's University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do St. Mary's University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $56,955 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Texas
- Schreiner University — 88.2% admitted
- Nelson University — 89% admitted
- Sam Houston State University — 90.3% admitted
- Stephen F Austin State University — 94% 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.