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How to Get Into St. Mary's University

San Antonio, TX · Private nonprofit · 2025-2026 cycle · Verified data

St. Mary's University Admissions Statistics

98%
Acceptance Rate
465-665
SAT Reading (mid 50%)
435-645
SAT Math (mid 50%)
15-27
ACT (mid 50%)
1,951
Undergrads
59%
Graduation Rate

How to Actually Get Into St. Mary's University

The bar here is clear

St. Mary's University admits most qualified applicants. Clear the academic bar (the ranges below) and your odds are strong. The real questions become fit, cost, and whether it earns its slot on your list, not whether you can get in.

Position your scores against the real bands

The middle 50% of enrolled students sits around 900-1310 combined SAT or 15-27 ACT. Above the 75th percentile, scores work for you and this can behave like a target. Below the 25th percentile, the rest of your application has to carry the file, treat it as a reach. Test policy here is "Test-flexible", check the fine print for your specific program.

The bigger picture: no single school decides your outcome, the shape of your whole list does. Read how top counselors build a college list before you finalize where St. Mary's University fits.

St. Mary's University Application Deadlines (2025-2026)

Round Deadline
Regular Decision (RD) Rolling

Deadlines verified from official sources for the 2025-2026 cycle. Rounds change year to year, always confirm on the school's site before submitting.

Application Requirements & Costs

Application platform Common App
Application fee $0
Test scores Test-flexible
Writing supplement Not required
Counselor recommendation Not required

St. Mary's University Cost & Financial Aid

Total cost of attendance (sticker, per year) $47,999
Tuition & fees $37,434
Room & board (on campus) $12,894
Average net price (aid-receiving families) $21,145

What You'd Actually Pay, by Family Income

Average net price per year (after grants and scholarships) for aid-receiving families, from federal College Scorecard data:

Family income Average net price / year
$0-30k $18,352
$30-48k $21,470
$48-75k $20,553
$75-110k $22,331
$110k+ $24,649
39%
Students receiving Pell Grants
46%
Students taking federal loans
73%
Freshman retention rate
11:1
Student-faculty ratio

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