More selective than 100% of Nebraska colleges we cover.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $35,971. College Scorecard.
Higher than 72% of Nebraska colleges we cover and 63% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median 54%.
Within 6 years · College Scorecard
Higher than 53% of Nebraska colleges we cover and 53% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median $53,263.
Median, 10 years after starting · College Scorecard
College of Saint Mary acceptance rate & admissions
Of 430 applicants, College of Saint Mary admitted 189 and 89 enrolled (IPEDS, Fall 2023 entering class).
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Test scores: College Scorecard, Fall 2024. Other figures: College Scorecard; IPEDS
College of Saint Mary tuition, cost & net price
What families actually pay per year, by income
Average net price after grants and scholarships for students who receive federal aid. Tap your income band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year (federal aid recipients)
Sticker price (before aid)
IPEDS 2023-24 cost items; total from College Scorecard
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
What College of Saint Mary costs to finish, and how fast it pays back
Graduates of College of Saint Mary took 4.2 years on average to finish, so the yearly price adds up to the total below. Payback compares former students' earnings with what high school graduates earn in Nebraska. The figures follow your residency and income choices above.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $14,090 | $59,460 | 3.3 years |
| $30–48k | $12,713 | $53,649 | 3.0 years |
| $48–75k | $9,320 | $39,330 | 2.2 years |
| $75–110k | $15,242 | $64,321 | 3.6 years |
| $110k+ | $23,898 | $100,850 | 5.7 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.2 years, the average time graduates took (49% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of former students 10 years after starting ($54,338) minus $36,549 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NE (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $17,789 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard (net price, earnings); IPEDS Graduation Rates (time to finish); U.S. Census Bureau ACS (high school earnings). Calculated by EducationGuide.
College of Saint Mary majors, earnings & careers
College of Saint Mary offers 23 bachelor's majors across 7 areas. Earnings below are for this school's graduates of each major, four years after finishing.
- Science & Math · 6
- Health & Medicine · 5
- Humanities & Languages · 4
- Education · 3
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 3
- Arts & Design · 1
- Business & Finance · 1
Highest-earning majors at College of Saint Mary
| Major | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $73,801 | $37,668 |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | $64,401 | $28,000 |
Quick list of all 23 majors
- Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech)—
- Biology—
- Biology / Biotechnology Technologies / Technicians—
- Business Administration—
- Chemistry—
- Education (Elementary / Secondary)—
- Education (Subject Teaching)—
- English—
- Human Biology—
- Kinesiology / Exercise Science—
- Legal Support Services—
- Liberal Arts / General Studies—
- Mathematics—
- Nursing$73,801
- Physical Sciences—
- Pre-Med / Pre-Health—
- Psychology—
- Psychology (Clinical / Counseling)—
- Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences$64,401
- Religious Education—
- Special Education—
- Studio Art—
- Theology / Ministry—
— means too few graduates to report earnings.
College Scorecard field of study, latest release
All majors by area with earnings 1 and 4 years out, and debt →Nursing → Registered nurse
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.6% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Special Education → Special education teacher
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to shrink 0.4% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Living in Omaha
Overall prices in the Omaha, NE-IA area.
BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
2 bedrooms $1,450. Housing costs 14% below the U.S. average.
HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027
January and July average highs. 33 inches of rain a year, 27 inches of snow.
NOAA Climate Normals 1991-2020
Highest: tornado (very high); river flooding (relatively high); heat wave (relatively high); winter weather (very high).
FEMA National Risk Index, Douglas County
Campus & students
IPEDS fall enrollment; Carnegie Classification; EADA via Urban Institute
Douglas County at a glance
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2024
Compare College of Saint Mary with similar schools
Similar private colleges in Nebraska by selectivity, graduation rate and size. Tap “Why?” to see where the price difference comes from.
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Saint Mary | 45% | $16,590 | 61% | $54,338 | This school |
| York University | 52% | $20,951 | 52% | $44,130 | |
| Bryan College of Health Sciences | 67% | $26,919 | 70% | $70,845 | |
| Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health | 73% | $21,863 | 60% | $65,071 | |
| Hastings College | 72% | $24,452 | 49% | $51,303 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
College of Saint Mary would cost you $4,361 less per year than York University, on average.
- Higher sticker price at College of Saint Mary, mostly from higher tuition & fees (+$1,510).
- College of Saint Mary gives aided families $6,064 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Nebraska resident | College of Saint Mary | York University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $24,510 | $23,000 | +$1,510 |
| Books & supplies | $888 | $300 | +$588 |
| Housing & meals | $8,650 | $9,600 | −$950 |
| Personal & travel | $4,400 | $3,000 | +$1,400 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,477 | −$1,632 | −$845 |
| Sticker price | $35,971 | $34,268 | +$1,703 |
| Average grants | −$19,381 | −$13,317 | −$6,064 |
| You pay | $16,590 | $20,951 | −$4,361 |
“+” means College of Saint Mary costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Common questions about College of Saint Mary
What is the College of Saint Mary acceptance rate?
College of Saint Mary accepts 45% of applicants (College Scorecard). In the latest IPEDS admissions year, 189 of 430 applicants were admitted.
How much does College of Saint Mary cost per year?
The sticker price (cost of attendance) is $35,971 a year. After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $16,590 a year on average; families earning $0–30k pay $14,090 and families earning $110k+ pay $23,898.
How much do College of Saint Mary graduates earn?
Former College of Saint Mary students earn a median $54,338 ten years after starting college, compared with a U.S. median of $53,263 across the colleges we cover.
What is the College of Saint Mary graduation rate?
61% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 80% return for their second year.
How long does a College of Saint Mary degree take to pay off?
For a family earning $48–75k, finishing at College of Saint Mary costs about $39,330 after grants ($9,320 a year for 4.2 years, the average time graduates took). Former students earn a median $54,338 ten years after starting, $17,789 more than high school graduates in Nebraska ($36,549), so the cost is repaid in 2.2 years of that gain, before taxes and interest (EducationGuide calculation).
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Sources on this page: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; U.S. Census Bureau (ACS); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections); Bureau of Economic Analysis; HUD; NOAA; FEMA; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By); Wikidata. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Averages are not quotes; confirm costs with the school. How we score
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Cite this: “College of Saint Mary: cost, admissions and outcomes,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/college-of-saint-mary (College Scorecard and IPEDS data).