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Saint Martin’s University Teaching Programs

Saint Martin’s University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Lacey, WA. A Smaller City offers an ideal setting with access to urban amenities.

Saint Martin’s University Rankings

Saint Martin’s University has earned the following rankings for teaching programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#25 of 82	State — Washington
Overall Quality	#150 of 667	Region — Far Western
Overall Quality	#916 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Saint Martin’s University?

Contact information for Saint Martin’s University are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	5000 Abbey Way SE, Lacey, WA 98503-7500
Phone:	3604914700
Website:	www.stmartin.edu/
Admissions:	www.stmartin.edu/admissions-aid
Financial Aid:	www.stmartin.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid

How Do I Get Into Saint Martin’s University?

You can apply to Saint Martin’s University online at: https://www.stmartin.edu/admissions-aid/how-to-apply

Saint Martin’s University is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Saint Martin’s University

This is what Saint Martin’s University requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Saint Martin’s University?

Saint Martin’s University maintains an acceptance rate of 90%, making it highly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 13% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

12% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 4% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Saint Martin’s University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 510 and 610. Math scores were between 515 and 620.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1025 to 1230. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Saint Martin’s University ranged between 16 and 20.

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at Saint Martin’s University can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	859	762	89%
Women	1,237	1,119	90%

Can I Afford Saint Martin’s University?

The average net price after aid at Saint Martin’s University is $22,618. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$44,900
In-State Fees	$610
Out-of-State Tuition	$44,900
Out-of-State Fees	$610
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$45,510
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$45,510

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 20% of students at Saint Martin’s University receive some form of financial aid (258 students).

Approximately 90% of students at Saint Martin’s University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $30,823 per student.

42% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,402.

Student Loan Debt

69% of Saint Martin’s University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $4,605 per year.

Saint Martin’s University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 314 students enrolled at Saint Martin’s University. Saint Martin’s University is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Small Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 1,254 undergraduate students at Saint Martin’s University, approximately 44% are male and 56% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Saint Martin’s University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	130
Black or African American	84
Hispanic	297
White	458
American Indian/Alaska Native	10
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	51
Two or More Races	158
Non-Resident	50

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Saint Martin’s University break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Washington	209
Hawaii	12
Oregon	8
California	2
Nevada	2

Additionally, approximately 4.0% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Saint Martin’s University Graduate Student Diversity

238 of Saint Martin’s University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Saint Martin’s University, approximately 36% are male and 64% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Saint Martin’s University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	21
Black or African American	21
Hispanic	21
White	118
American Indian/Alaska Native	2
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	8
Two or More Races	25
Non-Resident	15

Online Learning at Saint Martin’s University

Saint Martin’s University provides distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

388 undergraduate students at Saint Martin’s University took at least one online class — of those, 17 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 36 students took at least one online class and 8 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at Saint Martin’s University

Below are the teaching majors are available at Saint Martin’s University, showing degrees awarded by level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	30	13	—	43
Educational Administration and Supervision	—	5	—	5
Special Education and Teaching	4	—	—	5
Education, General	4	—	—	4

Academic Programs at Saint Martin’s University

Saint Martin’s University offers 23 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Saint Martin’s University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.