Saint Martin's University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - FairQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - PoorCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Poor

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Saint Martin's University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,610 students enrolled. This college was established in 1895 and is the only institution located in Lacey, Washington.

Saint Martin's University is affiliated with Roman Catholic Church.

Academic Offerings

At Saint Martin's University you can receive your bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
43
Saint Martin's University deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and has 43 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Business, Engineering, Psychology, and Education. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a good sign. However, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Saint Martin's University student retention rate is fair at 70% (close to Washington average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
70%
Fair
The graduation rate at Saint Martin's University is average - 63%.

Student to faculty ratio at Saint Martin's University is good - 11:1. Learn more regarding faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are extremely high - about $41,700 annually. The additional fees at Saint Martin's University not covered by tuition are roughly $600; which makes it a total of $42,300 per year.

Read the details about Saint Martin's University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
95%
Easy
According to recent data, 2,095 applications were submitted and 1,991 were accepted, so it is very easy to become a student at this school.

This school will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Saint Martin's University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$6,200
Medium
Saint Martin's University provides a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Saint Martin's University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D
Unsafe
Saint Martin's University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 700 students, which provides a decent on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable - nearly $6,200 per academic year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Saint Martin's University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Saint Martin's University appears to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Saint Martin's University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Saint Martin's University
5000 Abbey Way SE
Lacey, Washington
98503-7500, USA
Saint Martin
Saint Martin

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