Admission Requirements
St. Mary's University is a private Catholic university located in San Antonio, Texas. The university was founded in 1852 by the Society of Mary, a Roman Catholic religious order also known as the Marianists. St. Mary's is the oldest Catholic university in the American Southwest and one of the oldest in the United States. The university is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
St. Mary's University offers more than 70 undergraduate and graduate programs through five schools and one college. The schools are the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, the Greehey School of Business, the School of Law, the School of Science, Engineering and Technology, and the School of Education and Behavioral Sciences. The university's main campus is located on 144 acres in the Midtown neighborhood of San Antonio.
The admissions process at St. Mary's University is designed to identify and enroll students who will thrive in the university's academic and co-curricular programs. The university looks for students who have demonstrated academic achievement, leadership potential, and a commitment to service.
St. Mary's University has a rolling admissions policy, which means that applications are reviewed and decisions are made on a rolling basis. The university does not have an application deadline, but it is recommended that students submit their applications as early as possible.
To be considered for admission, applicants must submit an application, high school transcripts, SAT or ACT scores, and a non-refundable application fee. International students must also submit proof of English proficiency.
Once an application is complete, it will be reviewed by the admissions committee. The committee will consider the applicant's academic record, test scores, essays, letters of recommendation, and extracurricular activities. A decision will then be made on whether or not to offer the applicant admission to the university.
St. Mary's University is committed to enrolling a diverse student body and offers a number of need-based and merit-based scholarships to help make a college education affordable. For more information on scholarships and financial aid, please visit the university's website.
Test Scoring
|
25th Percentile* |
75th Percentile* |
SAT Reading and Writing |
520 |
620 |
SAT Math |
500 |
600 |
ACT Composite |
20 |
26 |
ACT English |
19 |
25 |
ACT Math |
18 |
25 |
Financial Aid
State Aid |
|
Percentage of students receiving state aid |
54% |
Average state aid |
$3857 |
Institutional Aid |
|
Percentage of students receiving institutional aid |
98% |
Average institutional aid |
$19098 |
Student Loans |
|
Percentage of students receiving a student loan |
65% |
Average student loan |
$7457 |
Degrees Offered
- Associate's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
- Doctor's degree-research/scholarship
- Doctor's degree-professional practice
- Certificates of less than 12 week
- Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year offered
- Postbaccalaureate certificate
Majors Offered
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- Accounting
- Administration of Special Education
- American/U.S. Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence
- Applied Psychology
- Art Teacher Education
- Biochemistry
- Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, Other
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Chemistry, General
- Comparative Law
- Compliance Law
- Computer Engineering, General
- Computer Science
- Computer Software Engineering
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Criminology
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Economics, General
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Engineering Science
- Engineering/Industrial Management
- English Language and Literature, General
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology
- Finance, General
- Forensic Science and Technology
- Game and Interactive Media Design
- Health Law
- History, General
- Industrial Engineering
- Industrial and Organizational Psychology
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- International Law and Legal Studies
- International Relations and Affairs
- International/Globalization Studies
- Law
- Legal Professions and Studies, Other
- Management Information Systems, General
- Management Science
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
- Mathematics, General
- Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
- Music, General
- Philosophy
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Psychology, General
- Public Administration
- Public Health, General
- Public/Applied History
- Sociology, General
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Systems Engineering
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
- Theology/Theological Studies