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Saint Martin's University

Lacey, Washington 98503-7500

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Known for computer science — close-knit campus

Saint Martin's University is a private institution in Lacey with particular strength in computer science and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1057, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.3K undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

57% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $62,092 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $22,618.

Established
1895
Motto
"Think with heart"
Type
Private university
Division
Division II

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76%Acceptance
1057SAT Avg
1,254Students
10:1Student:Faculty
57%Grad Rate
$62,092Earnings 10yr
$22,618Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate75.9%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1057

Reading & WritingMid: 573
500590
MathMid: 538
470590

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 21
1422

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$44,210
Room & Board$13,980
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$56,353
Average Net Price$22,618
Median Debt at Graduation$22,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$239

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$15,233
$30–48K$20,657
$48–75K$19,090
$75–110K$25,956
$110K+$29,720

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

41.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

4.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,625

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

9

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

2

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

3

Drug Arrests

2

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (52)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

73%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads
1,254
Gender Split
59% / 41%
Women / Men
First Generation
34%
Pell Grant Recipients
40%

Race & Ethnicity

White 38%
Black 8%
Hispanic 24%
Asian 10%
Two+ 12%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate57.1%
Freshman Retention73.3%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$57,998
10 Years$62,092

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

Varsity Sports

BasketballCollege footballSoccer

History & Fun Facts

  • The site was selected in 1894 by Abbot Bernard Locnikar of Saint John's Abbey, Collegeville, Minnesota, which was the mother abbey of St.
  • At a public auction on April 21, 1894, the wooded parcel that would become the Saint Martin's campus was purchased for $6,920.
  • Work began on Saint Martin's first building in January 1895.
  • Heynderickx 2022–2023 Jennifer Bonds-Raacke 2023–2024 Kilian Malvey and Roy F.
  • Henderickx as interim co-presidents 2024– Bill Brownsberger ^ Scott, John Charles (1996).

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

124High

Estimated from WA state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75

Nearest Cities

Seattlepop. 740K
45 mi(78 min)
Portlandpop. 650K
106 mi(184 min)
San Franciscopop. 870K
641 mi(1111 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

SEA Seattle-Tacoma37 mi
PDX Portland OR101 mi
BOI Boise400 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA2516 mi · ~72h 41m drive
New York, NY2429 mi · ~70h 10m drive
Hartford, CT2459 mi · ~71h 2m drive
Providence, RI2515 mi · ~72h 39m drive
Albany, NY2383 mi · ~68h 51m drive
Syracuse, NY2261 mi · ~65h 19m drive
Rochester, NY2190 mi · ~63h 16m drive
Buffalo, NY2139 mi · ~61h 48m drive
Philadelphia, PA2399 mi · ~69h 18m drive
Pittsburgh, PA2157 mi · ~62h 19m drive
Harrisburg, PA2309 mi · ~66h 42m drive
Newark, NJ2421 mi · ~69h 56m drive
Washington, DC2346 mi · ~67h 46m drive
Baltimore, MD2353 mi · ~67h 59m drive
Atlanta, GA2193 mi · ~63h 21m drive
Charlotte, NC2299 mi · ~66h 25m drive
Raleigh, NC2382 mi · ~68h 49m drive
Miami, FL2741 mi · ~79h 11m drive
Orlando, FL2558 mi · ~73h 54m drive
Tampa, FL2536 mi · ~73h 16m drive
Nashville, TN1986 mi · ~57h 22m drive
New Orleans, LA2104 mi · ~60h 47m drive
Richmond, VA2374 mi · ~68h 35m drive
Chicago, IL1756 mi · ~50h 44m drive
Detroit, MI1959 mi · ~56h 36m drive
Minneapolis, MN1417 mi · ~40h 56m drive
St. Louis, MO1737 mi · ~50h 11m drive
Kansas City, MO1517 mi · ~43h 49m drive
Indianapolis, IN1889 mi · ~54h 34m drive
Columbus, OH2031 mi · ~58h 40m drive
Cleveland, OH2046 mi · ~59h 6m drive
Milwaukee, WI1712 mi · ~49h 27m drive
Dallas, TX1682 mi · ~48h 35m drive
Houston, TX1889 mi · ~54h 34m drive
Austin, TX1767 mi · ~51h 3m drive
San Antonio, TX1782 mi · ~51h 29m drive
Los Angeles, CA929 mi · ~26h 50m drive
San Francisco, CA641 mi · ~18h 31m drive
San Diego, CA1034 mi · ~29h 52m drive
Seattle, WA45 mi · ~1h 18m drive
Portland, OR106 mi · ~3h 4m drive
Denver, CO1024 mi · ~29h 35m drive
Phoenix, AZ1094 mi · ~31h 36m drive
Salt Lake City, UT695 mi · ~20h 5m drive
Honolulu, HI2640 mi · ~76h 16m drive
Northern (cold winters, cool summers)

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