St. Mary's University
St. Mary's
San Antonio, Texas 78228
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
Known for business
St. Mary's University is a private institution in San Antonio with particular strength in business and psychology. With an average SAT of 989, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A small campus of 1.9K undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
59% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $56,955 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $21,352.
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SAT Score Ranges
Average: 989
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
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
48.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
4.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$19,500
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
15
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (86)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
67%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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History & Fun Facts
- •Mary's University Mount Saint Mary's was founded by French émigré John DuBois, a French-born Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of New York from 1826 until his death in 1842.
- •In 1805, DuBois bought land near Emmitsburg, Maryland on the mountain that Catholic colonists had christened "St.
- •Parishioners from two local congregations built a one-story, two room log cabin for DuBois, and that cabin was the first structure of Mount Saint Mary's.
- •DuBois first opened a boarding school for children.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from TX state average + large city premium