# St. Mary's University

Private nonprofit college in San Antonio, TX. IPEDS ID 228149.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/st-marys-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/st-marys-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 98% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $21,145 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 59%; beats 79% of TX colleges and 60% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $56,955; beats 73% of TX colleges and 62% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $19,500

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $18,352 |
| 30-48k | $21,470 |
| 48-75k | $20,553 |
| 75-110k | $22,331 |
| 110k+ | $24,649 |

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 5.02 years on average (6% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $56,955 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TX (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $18,352 | $92,127 | 3.9 years |
| 30-48k | $21,470 | $107,779 | 4.6 years |
| 48-75k | $20,553 | $103,176 | 4.4 years |
| 75-110k | $22,331 | $112,102 | 4.8 years |
| 110k+ | $24,649 | $123,738 | 5.3 years |

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

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $47,999
- Tuition and fees: $37,434
- Housing and meals: $11,720; books: $1,300

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 465–665; SAT math: 435–645; ACT: 15–27 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 5,203 applicants, 4,628 admitted, 530 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 98%, ACT 15–27 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 89%, ACT 16–23 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (41 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance | $48,018 | $82,753 | $25,257 |
| Accounting | not reported | $81,100 | not reported |
| Computer Engineering | not reported | $78,406 | not reported |
| Marketing | $46,438 | $66,151 | $24,267 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $27,978 | $52,553 | $23,250 |
| English | $39,752 | $51,014 | $26,000 |
| Criminology | $33,978 | $48,731 | $25,125 |
| Biology | $20,104 | $46,873 | $27,000 |
| Criminal Justice | $30,237 | $46,782 | $27,000 |
| Political Science | $36,392 | $46,620 | $19,500 |
| Psychology | $28,175 | $41,580 | $26,000 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Communications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer and Information Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Curriculum and Instruction | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Engineering Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Industrial Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Engineering-Related Fields | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biochemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International / Global Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theology / Ministry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Psychology (Clinical / Counseling) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Security / Homeland Security | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Economics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International Relations | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sociology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Business Administration | $39,105 | not reported | $27,000 |
| Entrepreneurship | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International Business | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Management Information Systems | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Finance → Financial analyst: median wage $82,120 (San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX), $99,150 (TX), $102,740 (U.S.)
- Criminal Justice → Police officer: median wage $73,860 (San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX), $75,900 (TX), $76,210 (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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