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Saint Martin's University

Lacey, Washington 98503-7500

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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

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Saint Martin's University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate75.9%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1057

Reading & WritingMid: 573
500590
MathMid: 538
470590

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 21
1422

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

75.9%

Trend

SAT Avg

1057

Yield Rate

35.0%

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

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$22,618

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

4100.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/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

Programs (52)

Student Life

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
8 Years$60,492
10 Years$62,092

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$45,900
Men
$58,600

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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History & Fun Facts

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)

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