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Saint Martin's University

Private nonprofit 4-year · Lacey, Washington · 1,158 undergradsRoman CatholicTest-optional

Campus of Saint Martin's University
Photo: Saint Martin's Abbey, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Admission9 in 10 get in90% admitted, fall 2024
Average cost after grants$25,472a year · sticker $61,772
Graduation rate
56%
finish within 6 years
Earnings 10 years in$70,376median per year · debt $22,500
Report card how grades work
BOverall value
CCost
C+Price for low incomes
BGraduation
A-Earnings

Saint Martin's University is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Lacey, Washington with 1,158 undergraduates. It admits 90% of applicants, costs an average of $25,472 a year after grants and graduates 56% of its students.

Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.

Saint Martin's University acceptance rate and admissions

Saint Martin's University admitted 90% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.

Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.

SAT total
1025 to 1230
4001600
ACT composite
16 to 20
136

The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 510 to 610, math 515 to 620). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.

Saint Martin's University application deadlines 2026-27

RoundDeadline
Rolling admissionApplications reviewed as they arrive

Application fee through the Common App: free for U.S. applicants. Confirm dates on Saint Martin's University’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.

Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.

Saint Martin's University tuition, cost and net price

Tuition and fees (2025-26)$46,856
On-campus housing and food (2025-26)$15,152
Total cost of attendance (2024-25)$61,772
Average net price after grants (2024-25)$25,472

Students who get federal aid pay an average of $25,472 a year after grants and scholarships, $36,300 less than the full cost of attendance.

What families pay, by income

Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):

$0 to $30,000$19,685
$30,001 to $48,000$18,319
$48,001 to $75,000$21,815
$75,001 to $110,000$29,180
Over $110,000$32,989

Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Saint Martin's University's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.

Saint Martin's University graduation rate, earnings and debt

56%
finished within 6 years
65%
came back for year two
46%
get a Pell Grant
  • 56% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
  • Former students earned a median of $70,376 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
  • Students who completed left with a median of $22,500 in federal student loans.

Earnings compared

Saint Martin's University$70,376
Washington median, private nonprofit 4-year$67,140
U.S. median, private nonprofit 4-year$59,582

Debt compared

Saint Martin's University$22,500
Washington median$21,500
U.S. median$23,250

Median debt is 32% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.

Saint Martin's University majors and what graduates earn

Saint Martin's University awarded bachelor's degrees in 29 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from mechanical engineering ($92,321).

Mechanical engineering$92,321
Civil engineering$85,276
Computer science$80,166
Business administration$67,805
Accounting$61,432
Social work$59,559
Teacher education by grade level$59,433
Criminal justice$55,951
All 29 majors at Saint Martin's University
MajorGraduates (2023-24)Earnings 1 yr afterEarnings 4 yrs afterMedian debt
Mechanical engineering14$73,109$92,321n/a
Civil engineering9$75,875$85,276n/a
Computer science7n/a$80,166n/a
Business administration30$41,701$67,805$20,875
Accounting5n/a$61,432n/a
Social work11n/a$59,559n/a
Teacher education by grade level30$45,420$59,433$26,000
Criminal justice14$44,501$55,951$20,500
Psychology34$44,236$51,097$23,375
Nursing70$83,556n/a$24,203
Communication14n/an/an/a
Biology14$34,516n/a$26,000
Kinesiology and exercise science12n/an/an/a
Political science9n/an/an/a
Computer and information sciences7n/an/an/a
Chemistry6n/an/an/a
Mathematics5n/an/an/a
Education4n/an/an/a
Special education4n/an/an/a
Literature4n/an/an/a
Environmental science3n/an/an/a
Anthropology3n/an/an/a
Music2n/an/an/a
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies1n/an/an/a
Religious studies1n/an/an/a
Divinity and ministry1n/an/an/a
Theater1n/an/an/a
History1n/an/an/a
Interdisciplinary studies, other0n/an/an/a

Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.

Graduate programs at Saint Martin's University

12 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.

Show 12 graduate programs
ProgramDegreeGraduates (2023-24)Earnings 1 yr afterMedian debt
Mental health counselingMaster's19$55,211$74,165
Business administrationMaster's16$63,091n/a
Teacher education by grade levelMaster's13$66,737n/a
Computer scienceMaster's7n/an/a
Engineering-Related FieldsMaster's6n/an/a
Education leadershipMaster's5n/an/a
Mechanical engineeringMaster's5n/an/a
AccountingMaster's5n/an/a
Business administrationDoctoral4n/an/a
Civil engineeringMaster's3n/an/a
Environmental engineeringMaster's1n/an/a
Education, OtherMaster's0n/an/a

Students and location

  • 1,158 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
  • 56% women, 44% men
  • 11 students for every faculty member
  • Setting: small city
  • Accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
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Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Saint Martin's University?

Saint Martin's University admitted 90% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

How much does Saint Martin's University cost?

Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $46,856. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $25,472 a year in 2024-25.

What SAT score do you need for Saint Martin's University?

The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 510 to 610 in reading and writing and 515 to 620 in math, and 16 to 20 on the ACT. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.

Is Saint Martin's University test-optional?

For fall 2024 admission, Saint Martin's University reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.

What is the graduation rate at Saint Martin's University?

56% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.

How much do Saint Martin's University graduates make?

Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $70,376 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.

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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.

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