More selective than 43% of Kansas colleges we cover.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $48,728. College Scorecard.
Higher than 56% of Kansas colleges we cover and 38% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median 54%.
Within 6 years · College Scorecard
Higher than 89% of Kansas colleges we cover and 68% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median $53,263.
Median, 10 years after starting · College Scorecard
University of Saint Mary acceptance rate & admissions
Of 1,201 applicants, University of Saint Mary admitted 1,079 and 221 enrolled (IPEDS, Fall 2023 entering class). The middle half of enrolled first-year students scored 806–1028 on the SAT or 17–24 on the ACT.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Test scores: College Scorecard, Fall 2024. Other figures: College Scorecard; IPEDS
University 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 University of Saint Mary costs to finish, and how fast it pays back
Graduates of University 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 Kansas. The figures follow your residency and income choices above.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $21,899 | $92,414 | 3.7 years |
| $30–48k | $16,474 | $69,520 | 2.8 years |
| $48–75k | $17,722 | $74,787 | 3.0 years |
| $75–110k | $21,597 | $91,139 | 3.6 years |
| $110k+ | $26,595 | $112,231 | 4.4 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.2 years, the average time graduates took (36% 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 ($59,483) minus $34,216 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in KS (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $25,267 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.
University of Saint Mary majors, earnings & careers
University of Saint Mary offers 30 bachelor's majors across 9 areas. Earnings below are for this school's graduates of each major, four years after finishing.
- Health & Medicine · 6
- Science & Math · 5
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 5
- Humanities & Languages · 4
- Arts & Design · 3
- Business & Finance · 3
- Education · 2
- Communications & Media · 1
- Technology & Computing · 1
Highest-earning majors at University of Saint Mary
| Major | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $85,587 | $29,000 |
| Biology | $66,649 | $26,000 |
| Business Administration | $66,570 | $26,250 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $46,079 | — |
| Psychology | $44,902 | $31,000 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $39,893 | $29,000 |
Quick list of all 30 majors
- Accounting—
- Applied Mathematics—
- Biology$66,649
- Broadcasting / Digital Media—
- Business Administration$66,570
- Chemistry—
- Computer and Information Sciences—
- Criminology—
- Education—
- Education (Elementary / Secondary)$46,079
- English—
- Health Administration—
- History—
- Human Biology—
- Human Development and Family Studies—
- Kinesiology / Exercise Science—
- Liberal Arts / General Studies$39,893
- Marketing—
- Mathematics—
- Medical Illustration and Informatics—
- Medical Laboratory Science—
- Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other—
- Music—
- Nursing$85,587
- Political Science—
- Pre-Med / Pre-Health—
- Psychology$44,902
- Psychology (Clinical / Counseling)—
- Studio Art—
- Theatre—
— 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
Biology → Biological technician
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 7.4% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Living in Kansas City
Overall prices in the Kansas City, MO-KS area.
BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
2 bedrooms $1,546. Housing costs 13% below the U.S. average.
HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027
January and July average highs. 39 inches of rain a year, 19 inches of snow.
NOAA Climate Normals 1991-2020
Highest: winter weather (relatively high).
FEMA National Risk Index, Leavenworth County
Campus & students
IPEDS fall enrollment; Carnegie Classification; EADA via Urban Institute
Leavenworth County at a glance
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2024
Compare University of Saint Mary with similar schools
Similar private colleges in Kansas 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Saint Mary | 87% | $22,519 | 48% | $59,483 | This school |
| MidAmerica Nazarene University | 79% | $32,165 | 54% | $62,972 | |
| Bethel College-North Newton | 94% | $32,917 | 41% | $49,898 | |
| Baker University | 94% | $25,301 | 58% | $63,855 | |
| Kansas Wesleyan University | 72% | $22,671 | 49% | $51,152 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
University of Saint Mary would cost you $9,646 less per year than MidAmerica Nazarene University, on average.
- Lower sticker price at University of Saint Mary, mostly from a lower estimate for personal & travel costs (−$7,255).
- University of Saint Mary gives aided families $1,019 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Kansas resident | University of Saint Mary | MidAmerica Nazarene University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $35,380 | $37,174 | −$1,794 |
| Books & supplies | $2,550 | $1,446 | +$1,104 |
| Housing & meals | $10,032 | $10,760 | −$728 |
| Personal & travel | $3,200 | $10,455 | −$7,255 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,434 | −$2,480 | +$46 |
| Sticker price | $48,728 | $57,355 | −$8,627 |
| Average grants | −$26,209 | −$25,190 | −$1,019 |
| You pay | $22,519 | $32,165 | −$9,646 |
“+” means University 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 University of Saint Mary
What is the University of Saint Mary acceptance rate?
University of Saint Mary accepts 87% of applicants (College Scorecard). In the latest IPEDS admissions year, 1,079 of 1,201 applicants were admitted. The middle half of enrolled first-year students scored 806–1028 on the SAT or 17–24 on the ACT.
How much does University of Saint Mary cost per year?
The sticker price (cost of attendance) is $48,728 a year. After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $22,519 a year on average; families earning $0–30k pay $21,899 and families earning $110k+ pay $26,595.
How much do University of Saint Mary graduates earn?
Former University of Saint Mary students earn a median $59,483 ten years after starting college, compared with a U.S. median of $53,263 across the colleges we cover.
What is the University of Saint Mary graduation rate?
48% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 65% return for their second year.
How long does a University of Saint Mary degree take to pay off?
For a family earning $48–75k, finishing at University of Saint Mary costs about $74,787 after grants ($17,722 a year for 4.2 years, the average time graduates took). Former students earn a median $59,483 ten years after starting, $25,267 more than high school graduates in Kansas ($34,216), so the cost is repaid in 3.0 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: “University of Saint Mary: cost, admissions and outcomes,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-saint-mary (College Scorecard and IPEDS data).