Saint Martin's University

5/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Lacey, WA
4.0 1 review

#9 Best Private Colleges in Washington

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Overview

Total enrollment

1,390

Location Lacey, Washington
Website stmartin.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Midsize Suburban
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Saint Martin's University, located in Lacey, Washington, sits on 380 acres approximately 60 miles south of Seattle. The private Catholic Benedictine institution traces its origins to 1895 when monks from Saint John's Abbey in Minnesota established Saint Martin's Abbey, with the college officially opening in 1895. The campus is anchored by Old Main, a Romanesque-style building listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and features modern academic facilities integrated with its historic structures. Saint Martin's emphasizes undergraduate programs in engineering, business, education, and the liberal arts, while maintaining small class sizes consistent with its teaching-focused mission. The university operates as a primarily residential campus with multiple residence halls, and competes in NCAA Division II athletics as the Saints.

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Ratings

Saint Martin's University is rated within the lower 48% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10.

Overall Rating

5 out of 10
Academics

5 out of 10
Resources

6 out of 10
Outcomes

6 out of 10
Value

4 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Saint Martin's University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Very Easy

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1025/1230
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 16/20
GPA 3.46

Acceptance Rate

89.8%

Applications Due Jul 31, 2027
Enrollment Rate 12.8%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$45,510

Costs for Saint Martin's University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$45,510
Books and Supplies		$1,240
Other Fees		$610
Room and Board		$15,152
Budget for Other Expenses		$4,422
Total One Year Cost		$66,934

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$48,500 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

48% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Saint Martin's University are Business, Psychology, and Engineering. 29% of students major in Business, 15% in Psychology, and 13% in Engineering.