College of Saint Mary Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
College of Saint Mary is a private research university in Omaha, Nebraska, enrolling about 445 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 44.65% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $54,338 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $24,510
- 2024 Average Net Price: $16,590 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 44.65% Selective
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 445 97.1% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 60.50%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs
- First-Generation Students: 26.0%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 4.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 8.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 59.7%
- Average SAT Score: 1150
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 654
- Applicants (IPEDS): 430
- Room & Board: $9,084 annual estimate
College of Saint Mary: what the data shows
Common questions about College of Saint Mary, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is College of Saint Mary?
College of Saint Mary is located in Omaha, NE (ZIP 68106).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is College of Saint Mary public or private?
College of Saint Mary is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does College of Saint Mary cost?
Published tuition: $24,510.
Average net price after aid: $16,590.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $14,090 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $12,713 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $9,320 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $15,242 |
| $110,001+ | $23,898 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $98,040.
How hard is it to get into College of Saint Mary?
Admission rate: 44.65%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1150.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is College of Saint Mary?
Total enrollment: 445 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 654 students.
Graduate enrollment: 234 students.
About 97% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at College of Saint Mary?
150%-time completion rate: 60.50%.
First-year retention: 79.8%.
What do graduates of College of Saint Mary earn?
Median earnings: $59,339 six years after entry; $54,338 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $24,250.
38.80% of students receive Pell grants.
What is College of Saint Mary known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (43 completions)
- Occupational Therapy/Therapist (37 completions)
- Physical Therapy/Therapist (28 completions)
- Physician Associate/Assistant (26 completions)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (17 completions)
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology (13 completions)
- Organizational Leadership (10 completions)
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General (9 completions)
- General Studies (9 completions)
- Applied Psychology (7 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is College of Saint Mary a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 44.65%; completion rate 60.50%; median earnings $54,338 at 10 years; net price $16,590. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$24,510
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at College of Saint Mary was $24,510.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$16,590
2024 Value
In 2024 College of Saint Mary had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,590.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$66,360 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$16,590 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$98,040 4-Year Tuition
$9,084 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$912 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$34,506 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$138,024 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for College of Saint Mary.
Financial Aid by Income Level
38.80% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
49.59% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at College of Saint Mary was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for College of Saint Mary in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $26,934 | $26,934 | $18,804 |
| 2014 | $27,984 | $27,984 | $17,978 |
| 2015 | $28,964 | $28,964 | $17,971 |
| 2016 | $29,954 | $29,954 | $19,584 |
| 2017 | $19,950 | $19,950 | $20,154 |
| 2018 | $20,350 | $20,350 | $14,725 |
| 2019 | $20,750 | $20,750 | $14,325 |
| 2020 | $21,370 | $21,370 | $14,345 |
| 2021 | $21,800 | $21,800 | $16,294 |
| 2022 | $22,450 | $22,450 | $13,785 |
| 2023 | $23,340 | $23,340 | $14,986 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
44.65% Acceptance Rate
430 Total Applicants
189 Students Admitted
89 First-Time Students Enrolled
47.09% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution is selective, accepting about half of all applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1150
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
College of Saint Mary reported total enrollment of about 445 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 0% male and 100% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (54.6%), Hispanic or Latino (24.3%), and Black or African American (9.2%). About 38.80% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 26.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
97.1% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at College of Saint Mary in 2024 is 445 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 654 students. Graduate enrollment is about 234 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
79.8%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 54.6%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
51.26% 100% Completion Time
60.50% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 51.26% of students graduating from College of Saint Mary completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 0% male / 100% female
- Occupational Therapy/Therapist: 3% male / 97% female
- Physical Therapy/Therapist: 29% male / 71% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for College of Saint Mary.
Return on Investment
$24,250 Median Student Debt
$54,338 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
44.63% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
718.84% Return on Investment
4.5 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for College of Saint Mary.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 27 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 43 completions
2. Occupational Therapy/Therapist: 37 completions
3. Physical Therapy/Therapist: 28 completions
4. Physician Associate/Assistant: 26 completions
5. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 17 completions
6. Exercise Science and Kinesiology: 13 completions
7. Organizational Leadership: 10 completions
8. Educational Leadership and Administration, General: 9 completions
9. General Studies: 9 completions
Most popular programs at College of Saint Mary.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for College of Saint Mary graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for College of Saint Mary from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 59.7%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,807
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $14,423
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
College of Saint Mary is a private non-profit institution located in Omaha, NE, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapy/Therapist, Physical Therapy/Therapist. Enrollment is approximately 445 students. Student body composition includes White (54.6%), Hispanic or Latino (24.3%), Black or African American (9.2%). It is selective, with an admission rate of 44.65%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1150. The 150%-time completion rate is 60.50%. Approximately 38.80% of students receive Pell Grants. About 26.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs
Location
Omaha, NE 68106
Region: Plains
Insights and Analysis
College of Saint Mary provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is College of Saint Mary located?
College of Saint Mary is located in Omaha, NE.
What is College of Saint Mary's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at College of Saint Mary is 44.6% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 430 applicants and 189 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does College of Saint Mary cost?
Reported tuition is $24,510 and average net price is $16,590 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $9,084 annually.
What is the student body demographics at College of Saint Mary?
College of Saint Mary reports undergraduate enrollment of about 654 students, White (54.6%), Hispanic or Latino (24.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend College of Saint Mary?
About 26.0% of students at College of Saint Mary are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for College of Saint Mary?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, College of Saint Mary reports midpoint SAT about 1150.
What do graduates of College of Saint Mary earn?
Median earnings are $59,339 six years after entry and $54,338 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at College of Saint Mary?
The 150%-time completion rate is 60.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do College of Saint Mary students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $24,250.
Is College of Saint Mary public or private?
College of Saint Mary is a private nonprofit institution located in Omaha, NE.
Is College of Saint Mary an HBCU?
No. College of Saint Mary is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is College of Saint Mary a tribal college?
No. College of Saint Mary is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Nebraska college costs
- Nebraska colleges by ROI
- Omaha, Nebraska city profile
- Plains regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Nebraska
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.