Saint Martin's University 

School Name and Address

Contact for more information

	Saint Martin's University
	5000 Abbey Way SE
	Lacey, WA 98503
Main telephone	360.491.4700
Website	https://www.stmartin.edu
Virtual campus tour	http://stmartin.university-tour.com/
Request more information	https://www.stmartin.edu/request-info
Other sites	Extension campuses are at the following locations: Joint Base Lewis-McChord Main PO Box 33058 JBLM Main, WA 98433-0058 253.964.4688 Joint Base Lewis-McChord McChord 62 AW/FSDE, Building 851 Lincoln Boulevard, Suite 337 JBLM McChord, WA 98438-1317 253.584.3533

General Information 

General information

Public or private	Private
Type of school	University
Denomination	Catholic
Date founded	1895
Degrees offered	Certificate or diploma, Bachelor's, Master's, Other advanced degrees
School accreditation	Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Specialized accreditation	Undergraduate civil engineering and mechanical engineering programs are accredited by ABET, undergraduate business administration program by ACBSP, Nursing by CCNE, teacher education by TEAC, Masters in Counseling by MPCAC, Social Work by CSW.
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act eligible training provider	Mechanical Engineering program only
School mascot	Saints

School setting

Setting	Suburban (within commuting distance of a large city)
Closest major metropolitan area	Seattle
Population of city the school is in	38,040
Distance from campus to city center	One mile
Public transportation to campus	Intercity Transit
Student parking on campus	Free; with permit
Campus size	300 acres
County	Thurston

School visits

Visitor information website	https://www.stmartin.edu/admissions-aid/visit
School visit availability	The SMU Office of Admissions makes over 150 high school visits a year. Please check with local high schools' career center. Campus visits are available Monday through Friday and on select weekends and holidays.
Contact to set up school visit	admissions@stmartin.edu

Student Body

Enrollment

Number of full time, freshmen men	116
Number of full time, freshmen women	123
Total number of full time freshmen	239
Number of part time, freshmen men	1
Number of part time, freshmen women	1
Total number of part time freshmen	2
Total number of freshmen men	117
Total number of freshmen women	124
Total number of freshmen	241
Number of full time, undergraduate men	603
Number of full time, undergraduate women	569
Total number of full time undergraduates	1,172
Number of part time, undergraduate men	100
Number of part time, undergraduate women	72
Total number of part time undergraduates	172
Total number of undergraduate males	703
Total number of undergraduate females	641
Total number of undergraduate students	1,344
Total enrollment	1,344

Racial-ethnic background of undergraduate students

American Indian/Alaskan Native	1%
Asian	9%
Black	5%
Hispanic	13%
Multiracial	7%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	4%
White	48%
Race/ethnicity unknown	3%
These figures reflect responses of people who chose to indicate their racial-ethnic background. All categories except Hispanic represent non-Hispanic students. International students are not included in these figures so they may not add up to 100 percent.

Out-of-state students

Percentage of students from out of state	28%
Number of states and territories represented	34

International students

Percentage of students from outside the US	5%
Number of countries represented	6

Age of students

Percentage of students 25 or older

24%

Costs 

Annual costs for full-time undergraduate students
(Costs are for the 2019-2020 academic year. Full-time costs are based on 30 credits, 2 semesters per year.)

In-state tuition	$38,150
Out-of-state tuition	$38,150
Fees	$410
Books and supplies	$1,000
Other required expenses	$3,000
Explanation of required expenses	$2,000 for transportation and $1,000 for other expenses
Room and board (live on campus)*	$12,000
Board and transportation (live with parents)	$4,468
* Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan
Cost information website	https://www.stmartin.edu/admissions-aid/tuition-fees
$200 enrollment deposit; $200 housing deposit for on-campus students; $250 activity fee per year; $160 Health Center fee per year

Tuition rates vary by

Academic program/major

Campus/location

Class load (number of credits taken)

Variable tuition rate at the course level between undergraduate and graduate

Tuition refund policy

See https://www.stmartin.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid/billing-repayment-and-refunds  for information.

Tuition payment plans available

Deferment plan (you can pay part of your tuition at the start of the term and the rest at the end of the term)

Installment plan (you can pay tuition in several payments over the course of the term)

Tuition waivers available to

School employees and their children

Financial Aid 

Contact for counseling or more information

Student Financial Services
Director of Financial Aid
finaid@stmartin.edu
360.438.4397
Financial aid office website	https://www.stmartin.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid
Scholarship list website	https://www.stmartin.edu/admissions-aid/scholarships

Applying for financial aid

Submit these forms	FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
Application deadline (for fall term)	January 15

Financial aid awarded to undergraduates
(Financial aid data are for the 2017-2018 academic year.)

Average financial aid package awarded to freshmen	$30,812
For freshmen, percentage of need* met by aid package	81%
Average amount of financial aid awarded to freshmen
Loan	$3,026
Scholarship or grant	$28,446
Work study	$3,535
Average financial aid package awarded to undergraduates (including freshmen)	$29,720
For all undergraduates, percentage of need* met by aid package	79%
Average amount of financial aid awarded to undergraduates
Loan	$4,028
Scholarship or grant	$26,817
* "Need" as defined for financial aid results from a formula based on a student's situation. The formula considers family and student income, family size, unusual expenses, and the school's costs.

Who received financial aid

Number of freshmen who applied for aid	207
Number of freshmen who received aid	187
Number of undergraduates who applied for aid	882
Number of undergraduates who received aid	816

Loans

Percentage of students who took out loans to pay for school	75%
Average student loan debt for last graduating class	$26,761

Financial aid programs at this school

Loans

Federal PLUS loans (for parents)

Federal Stafford loans (subsidized)

Federal Stafford loans (unsubsidized)

State loans

Need-based scholarships and grants

Federal Pell Grants

Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

Privately-sponsored scholarships and grants

School-sponsored scholarships and grants

State-sponsored scholarships and grants

Merit-based scholarships and grants

School-sponsored scholarships in academics

School-sponsored scholarships in art

School-sponsored scholarships in special achievements

School-sponsored scholarships for special characteristics

Student employment

Work study

Veteran's benefits

Veteran's benefits, such as the GI Bill, are honored

SMU is part of the yellow-ribbon program.

Admissions 

Contact for more information

Office of Admissions
Dean of Enrollment
admissions@stmartin.edu
360.438.4596
800.368.8803
Admissions office website	https://www.stmartin.edu/admissions-aid
Electronic application website	https://www.stmartin.edu/admissions-aid/how-to-apply

Entrance difficulty

For incoming students

Moderately difficult (about 85% of all applicants accepted)

Last year's applicants

Number of male applicants	456
Number of male applicants accepted	427
Number of male applicants who enrolled	117
Number of female applicants	669
Number of female applicants accepted	648
Number of female applicants who enrolled	124
Total number of applicants	1,125
Total number of applicants accepted	1,075
Total number of applicants who enrolled	241

Education required for admission

High school education

High school diploma required and GED accepted.

Application dates

Admission is available	Fall term; September - August
Notification date for fall admission applicants	Continuous
Fall transfer application deadline	August 1
Notification date for fall transfer applicants	Continuous
* Application dates for winter, spring, or summer term admission are likely to be different.

Application requirements

Online application available	https://www.stmartin.edu/admissions-aid/how-to-apply
Application fee	None
Application fee waived	Common Application member - free application
Submit these items:
Application	Required for all students
High school transcript or GED certificate	Required for all students
Interview	Recommended, but not required
Letters of recommendation	1, required for all students
Written essay or personal statement	Required for all students

Exams

Required exams

SAT or ACT

Factors considered by schools when evaluating applicants

High school GPA	Very important
Difficulty of high school courses	Very important
Standardized test scores	Important
High school class rank	Considered
Recommendations	Important
Application essay	Important
Character/personal qualities	Important
Interview	Not considered
Talent or ability	Considered
Extracurricular activities	Important
Level of applicant's interest	Not considered
Religious affiliation/commitment	Not considered
Work experience	Considered
Related to a school graduate	Considered
First generation college student	Not considered
Racial/ethnic group	Not considered

Other admissions information

Accepted students can defer admission for a period of time

Transfer student admissions

Age limit on courses to be transferred

No limit

Credits accepted for transfer students

American Council on Education (ACE) recommendations

College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) general

College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) subject

Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES)

Life long learning

Military service

Test scores of freshmen who enrolled at the school

SAT evidence-based reading and writing
Under 400	1%
400 - 499	17%
500 - 599	47%
600 - 699	31%
700 - 800	3%
SAT math
Under 400	2%
400 - 499	21%
500 - 599	48%
600 - 699	26%
700 - 800	3%
ACT score
12 - 17	20%
18 - 23	51%
24 - 29	23%
30 - 36	6%
Average ACT score	21

High school performance of students who enrolled at this school

Average GPA (on 4.0 scale)	3.4
Percentage in top 50% of their high school class	85%
Percentage in top 25%	57%
Percentage in top 10%	27%

Undergraduate retention and graduation

Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year	78%
Percentage of full-time students who complete their bachelor's degree:
In four years or less	48%
Between four and five years	10%
Between five and six years	1%

Academics  

Degrees offered

Certificate or diploma

Bachelor's

Master's

Graduate certificate

Other advanced degrees

School catalog

School catalog website	https://www.stmartin.edu/sites/default/files/smu-files/registrar/undergrad-catalog-19-20.pdf
Academic index website	https://www.stmartin.edu/academics/programs-schools

Faculty and instruction

Academic calendar	Semesters
Number of faculty on campus	197
Student faculty ratio	11:1

Graduation requirements

Required number of credits for a bachelor's degree	120 semester credits
All students must meet:
Core curriculum or school-wide requirements
Foreign language requirement
Internship requirement	Depends on major
Math or science requirement
Senior project requirement	Depends on major

Attendance options

Evenings

On-line/distance learning

Part time

Short-term courses

Summer school

Optional academic programs

Double major

Graduate courses open to undergraduates

Honors program

3-2 degree programs

3-2 degree programs (three-year bachelor's degree and two-year master's degree) are available
Business	Yes
Engineering	Yes

Off-campus study

Domestic exchange available
Study abroad available
In these countries	Europe, Asia, North America, Central America, Africa, South America, Australia
Partners with Butler University and Syracuse University

Military officer training (ROTC)

Army ROTC

Air Force ROTC

Army ROTC at Pacific Lutheran University and Air Force ROTC at the University of Washington

Alternative credit opportunities

Advanced Placement

Challenge Level Examination Program (CLEP)

Cooperative education

Independent study

International Baccalaureate

Internships

Service learning programs

Work experience

Computing

Computers on campus for student use

Computer lab available to students

Computer network can be accessed from dorm rooms

Discount computer purchase plan available

Online registration for classes

Libraries

Main library name

O'Grady Library

Sports 

Intercollegiate and intramural sports available

	Intercollegiate				Intramural
Sport	Men		Women		Men	Women
Archery					Yes	Yes
Baseball	Div 2	$
Basketball	Div 2	$	Div 2	$	Yes	Yes
Bowling					Yes	Yes
Cheerleading	Club		Club
Cross-country running	Div 2	$	Div 2	$
Cycling					Yes	Yes
Dance	Club				Yes	Yes
Disc golf					Yes	Yes
Flag football					Yes	Yes
Golf	Div 2	$	Div 1	$	Yes	Yes
Kayaking					Yes	Yes
Kickball					Yes	Yes
Martial arts	Club		Yes
Soccer	Div 2		Div 2	$	Yes	Yes
Softball			Div 2	$	Yes	Yes
Table tennis					Yes	Yes
Tennis					Yes	Yes
Track and field	Div 2	$	Div 2	$
Ultimate Frisbee					Yes	Yes
Volleyball			Div 2	$	Yes	Yes
$ indicates scholarships offered. For intercollegiate sports, the division is given when that information is available. “Yes” is used if a sport is offered, but the school has not specified the division. “Club” indicates intercollegiate competition is at the club level. For intramural sports, “Yes” indicates a sport is available.

Athletic association membership

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Sports website URL	https://smusaints.com/

Student Life 

Student activities

Choral groups

Drama or theater groups

Newspaper

Orchestra

Student government

Clubs and associations

Number of student clubs and associations with open membership	30
Student clubs and associations website	https://www.stmartin.edu/student-life/clubs-and-organizations

Housing 

Contact for more information

Office of Housing and Residence Life
housing@stmartin.edu
360.412.6163
Housing office website	https://www.stmartin.edu/student-life/housing-and-dining

Campus housing

Percentage of students who live on campus	39%
School owns or operates housing
Highest year that students are required to live on campus	Sophomore
Housing availability for first year students	Guaranteed
Housing options	Co-ed
Dorms require a key or code to enter
Application deposit	$200

Campus housing for graduate students

School owns or operates housing for	Single graduate students
Housing availability for single graduate students	First come, first served
Housing application deadline	March 15

Student Services

Academic services for all students

Academic advising

English as a Second Language (ESL) program

Reading and study skills courses

Remedial education courses

Tutoring

SMU - Learning and Writing Center

Health and legal services available on campus for all students

Health clinic

Low-cost health insurance

Psychological counseling

Other services for all students

Orientation

Placement testing

Services for students with disabilities

Geoffrey Brown
Disability Support Services Coordinator
gbrown@stmartin.edu
360.438.4580 (Voice) 360.438.4556 (TTY)
Disabilities services website	https://www.stmartin.edu/academics/academic-resources/disability-support
Designated parking
Housing
Learning aids
Readers for the blind
Registration assistance
Services for students with learning disabilities
Tutors

Additional services available for these groups

Adult learners

Athletes

International students

Low-income students

Minorities

Veterans

Campus security

24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus

Campus patrolled by trained security personnel

Late night transport service

Career Services

Contact for more information

Ann Adams
Director of Career Center
aadams@stmartin.edu
360.438.4382
Career services website	https://www.stmartin.edu/directory/career-center

Career services offered

Alumni networking and mentoring

Career counseling

Career interest testing

Career library

Job bank

Job fairs

Job interview preparation

Job interviews

On campus recruitment by employers

Placement assistance

Résumé preparation assistance

Résumé referral to employers

Offer elective career development course for one credit, open to all majors

Graduate Study 

Contact for more information

Casey Caronna
Administrative Assistant III
ccaronna@stmartin.edu
800.368.8803
Graduate school website	https://www.stmartin.edu/directory/office-graduate-admissions

Enrollment

Number of undergraduate men	703
Number of undergraduate women	641
Total number of undergraduate students	1,344
Total enrollment	1,344

Costs for full-time graduate students
(Costs are for the 2019-2020 academic year. Full-time costs are based on 12 credits per year.)

In-state tuition*	$15,330
Out-of-state tuition*	$15,330
* Tuition may vary by program
Tuition costs vary by program length and location. 2019-20 tuition rate is $1,275 per semester credit hour. The number of semester hours required to complete a graduate degree depends on the program.

Graduate admissions

Application fee

$50