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St. Mary's University

St. Mary's

San Antonio, Texas 78228

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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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.

Established
1808
Motto
Spes Nostra
Mascot
Emmit S. Burg
Type
Private university and seminary
Division
Division II

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89%Acceptance
989SAT Avg
1,911Students
10:1Student:Faculty
59%Grad Rate
$56,955Earnings 10yr
$21,352Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate88.9%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 989

Reading & Writing
500590
Math
480560

ACT Score Range

Composite
1623

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

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$36,242
Room & Board$11,720
Books & Supplies$1,300
Total Cost of Attendance$46,368
Average Net Price$21,352
Median Debt at Graduation$25,563
Monthly Payment (10yr)$271

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$19,965
$30–48K$19,516
$48–75K$19,998
$75–110K$23,906
$110K+$23,038

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)

4

Burglary

1

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

2

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

4

Drug Arrests

3

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%

Below Average

Student Body

Undergrads
1,911
Gender Split
59% / 41%
Women / Men
First Generation
39%
Pell Grant Recipients
42%

Race & Ethnicity

White 12%
Black 2%
Hispanic 55%
Asian 2%
Two+ 1%
Int'l 9%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate58.8%
Freshman Retention67.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$44,130
10 Years$56,955

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

Rankings

U.S. News
#24
vs 2024

More About This School

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

106Above Average

Estimated from TX state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 240Rainy days: 85

Nearest Cities

San Antoniopop. 1.5M
5 mi(9 min)
Austinpop. 960K
75 mi(130 min)
Houstonpop. 2.3M
193 mi(335 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

SAT San Antonio8 mi
AUS Austin74 mi
IAH Houston Intercontinental197 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1767 mi · ~51h 3m drive
New York, NY1584 mi · ~45h 46m drive
Hartford, CT1675 mi · ~48h 23m drive
Providence, RI1737 mi · ~50h 11m drive
Albany, NY1649 mi · ~47h 38m drive
Syracuse, NY1554 mi · ~44h 54m drive
Rochester, NY1495 mi · ~43h 11m drive
Buffalo, NY1431 mi · ~41h 20m drive
Philadelphia, PA1507 mi · ~43h 32m drive
Pittsburgh, PA1292 mi · ~37h 19m drive
Harrisburg, PA1432 mi · ~41h 22m drive
Newark, NJ1576 mi · ~45h 32m drive
Washington, DC1388 mi · ~40h 6m drive
Baltimore, MD1419 mi · ~41h drive
Atlanta, GA884 mi · ~25h 32m drive
Charlotte, NC1107 mi · ~31h 59m drive
Raleigh, NC1236 mi · ~35h 42m drive
Miami, FL1152 mi · ~33h 17m drive
Orlando, FL1039 mi · ~30h 1m drive
Tampa, FL981 mi · ~28h 20m drive
Nashville, TN825 mi · ~23h 50m drive
New Orleans, LA511 mi · ~14h 46m drive
Richmond, VA1335 mi · ~38h 34m drive
Chicago, IL1053 mi · ~30h 25m drive
Detroit, MI1239 mi · ~35h 48m drive
Minneapolis, MN1111 mi · ~32h 6m drive
St. Louis, MO794 mi · ~22h 56m drive
Kansas City, MO704 mi · ~20h 20m drive
Indianapolis, IN1001 mi · ~28h 55m drive
Columbus, OH1141 mi · ~32h 58m drive
Cleveland, OH1258 mi · ~36h 21m drive
Milwaukee, WI1109 mi · ~32h 2m drive
Dallas, TX252 mi · ~7h 17m drive
Houston, TX193 mi · ~5h 35m drive
Austin, TX75 mi · ~2h 10m drive
San Antonio, TX5 mi · ~9 min drive
Los Angeles, CA1197 mi · ~34h 35m drive
San Francisco, CA1483 mi · ~42h 51m drive
San Diego, CA1122 mi · ~32h 25m drive
Seattle, WA1782 mi · ~51h 29m drive
Portland, OR1714 mi · ~49h 31m drive
Denver, CO799 mi · ~23h 5m drive
Phoenix, AZ842 mi · ~24h 19m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1083 mi · ~31h 17m drive
Honolulu, HI3706 mi · ~107h 4m drive
Deep South / Subtropical (warm winters, hot summers)

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