At a glance
Average net price
$21,145
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
58.9%
Admission rate
98%
Undergrad size
1,951
In-state tuition
$37,434
Out-of-state tuition
$37,434
Cost of attendance
$47,999
Median earnings (10y)
$56,955
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,089
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- 73.0%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
22 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by business (25%), stem (23%), social sciences (22%).
- STEM23%
- Health1%
- Business25%
- Humanities & arts14%
- Social sciences22%
- Trades & services15%
- Business24.9%~485 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Social sciences14.9%~291 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Biological sciences10.2%~199 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~160 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~141 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Engineering5.5%~107 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology5.5%~107 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Computer science3.7%~73 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English3.5%~68 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Communication3.5%~68 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~53 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History1.7%~34 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics1.5%~29 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Education1.2%~24 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~24 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- ~24 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~20 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~15 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~15 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Liberal arts0.3%~5 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Theology0.3%~5 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~5 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law. | First professional | 425 | $55,618 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 105 | $68,582 | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 84 | $56,272 | $25,257 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 77 | $18,044 | $27,000 |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies. | Master's | 75 | — | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 66 | $20,975 | $26,000 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 63 | — | $19,500 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 47 | $25,373 | $23,250 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 47 | — | $27,000 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 44 | $43,635 | $24,267 |
| Security Science and Technology. | Bachelor's | 39 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 36 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Master's | 35 | $40,351 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 33 | $30,206 | $27,000 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 31 | $43,673 | $26,000 |
| International/Globalization Studies. | Bachelor's | 31 | — | — |
| Computer Engineering. | Bachelor's | 30 | $38,443 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 27 | $56,105 | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master's | 26 | — | — |
| Criminology. | Bachelor's | 26 | $26,519 | $25,125 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies. | Master's | 24 | $55,955 | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 24 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 23 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Master's | 22 | — | — |
| Public Administration. | Master's | 22 | — | — |
| Computer Engineering. | Master's | 21 | — | — |
| Industrial Engineering. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Undergraduate certificate | 16 | — | — |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | Master's | 12 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Industrial Engineering. | Master's | 11 | — | — |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| History. | Master's | 11 | — | — |
| Systems Engineering. | Master's | 10 | — | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Doctoral | 9 | — | — |
| Physics. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About St. Mary's University
St. Mary's University is a mid-sized institution located in San Antonio, Texas, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 1,951 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Social sciences, Biological sciences.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at St. Mary's University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $21,145 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $37,434 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $47,999 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 58.9%, a above-average completion outcome. 73.0% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $56,955 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
St. Mary's University confers degrees and certificates across 22 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Social sciences, Biological sciences. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by business (25% of credentials), stem (23% of credentials), social sciences (22% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
St. Mary's University accepts 98% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,089.
Location & campus
Set in San Antonio, Texas (city), St. Mary's University draws students from across Texas and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about St. Mary's University
Q.How much does St. Mary's University cost?
The average net price at St. Mary's University is $21,145 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $47,999.
Q.What is the graduation rate at St. Mary's University?
St. Mary's University has a 6-year graduation rate of 58.9% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into St. Mary's University?
St. Mary's University admits 98% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do St. Mary's University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median St. Mary's University graduate earns $56,955 per year.
Q.What is tuition at St. Mary's University?
Published tuition is $37,434 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is St. Mary's University located?
St. Mary's University is located in San Antonio, Texas (ZIP 78228).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with St. Mary's University at their official website.