# College of Saint Mary

Private nonprofit college in Omaha, NE. IPEDS ID 181604.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/college-of-saint-mary · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/college-of-saint-mary.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 45% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $16,590 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 61%; beats 72% of NE colleges and 63% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $54,338; beats 53% of NE colleges and 53% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $17,500

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $14,090 |
| 30-48k | $12,713 |
| 48-75k | $9,320 |
| 75-110k | $15,242 |
| 110k+ | $23,898 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.22 years on average (49% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $54,338 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $36,549 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NE (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| 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 |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $35,971
- Tuition and fees: $24,510
- Housing and meals: $8,650; books: $888

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: not reported; SAT math: not reported; ACT: 18–26 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 430 applicants, 189 admitted, 89 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 45%, ACT 18–26 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 44%, ACT 18–24 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (23 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $72,738 | $73,801 | $37,668 |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | not reported | $64,401 | $28,000 |
| Special Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Legal Support Services | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biology | not reported | not reported | $21,000 |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Human Biology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Religious Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theology / Ministry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Physical Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biology / Biotechnology Technologies / Technicians | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Psychology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Psychology (Clinical / Counseling) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Studio Art | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Pre-Med / Pre-Health | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Business Administration | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Nursing → Registered nurse: median wage $84,600 (Omaha, NE-IA), $84,730 (NE), $97,550 (U.S.)
- Special Education → Special education teacher: median wage $62,970 (Omaha, NE-IA), $62,420 (NE), $65,120 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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