University of Saint Mary Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
University of Saint Mary is a private research university in Leavenworth, Kansas, enrolling about 925 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 86.63% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $59,483 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $35,380
- 2024 Average Net Price: $22,519 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 86.63% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 925 89.1% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 47.76%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs
- First-Generation Students: 35.7%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 4.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 7.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 48.1%
- Average SAT Score: 1029
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,158
- Applicants (IPEDS): 1,201
- Room & Board: $10,328 annual estimate
University of Saint Mary: what the data shows
Common questions about University of Saint Mary, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is University of Saint Mary?
University of Saint Mary is located in Leavenworth, KS (ZIP 66048-5082).
NCES locale classification: Town fringe.
Is University of Saint Mary public or private?
University of Saint Mary is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does University of Saint Mary cost?
Published tuition: $35,380.
Average net price after aid: $22,519.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $21,899 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $16,474 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $17,722 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $21,597 |
| $110,001+ | $26,595 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $141,520.
How hard is it to get into University of Saint Mary?
Admission rate: 86.63%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1029.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is University of Saint Mary?
Total enrollment: 925 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,158 students.
Graduate enrollment: 435 students.
About 89% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at University of Saint Mary?
150%-time completion rate: 47.76%.
First-year retention: 65.0%.
What do graduates of University of Saint Mary earn?
Median earnings: $54,827 six years after entry; $59,483 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $22,018.
38.15% of students receive Pell grants.
What is University of Saint Mary known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business Administration and Management, General (44 completions)
- Physical Therapy/Therapist (37 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (37 completions)
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other (20 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (17 completions)
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology (17 completions)
- Psychology, General (14 completions)
- Higher Education/Higher Education Administration (12 completions)
- Athletic Training/Trainer (12 completions)
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management (11 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is University of Saint Mary a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 86.63%; completion rate 47.76%; median earnings $59,483 at 10 years; net price $22,519. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$35,380
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Saint Mary was $35,380.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$22,519
2024 Value
In 2024 University of Saint Mary had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,519.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$90,076 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$22,519 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$141,520 4-Year Tuition
$10,328 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$700 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$46,408 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$185,632 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for University of Saint Mary.
Financial Aid by Income Level
38.15% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
69.46% 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 University 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 University 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 | $23,170 | $23,170 | $15,886 |
| 2014 | $24,450 | $24,450 | $15,065 |
| 2015 | $25,620 | $25,620 | $14,850 |
| 2016 | $26,650 | $26,650 | $17,914 |
| 2017 | $27,720 | $27,720 | $16,702 |
| 2018 | $28,810 | $28,810 | $20,798 |
| 2019 | $29,880 | $29,880 | $21,000 |
| 2020 | $30,800 | $30,800 | $22,389 |
| 2021 | $31,630 | $31,630 | $23,619 |
| 2022 | $32,540 | $32,540 | $21,656 |
| 2023 | $33,890 | $33,890 | $23,335 |
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
86.63% Acceptance Rate
1,201 Total Applicants
1,079 Students Admitted
221 First-Time Students Enrolled
20.48% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1029
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
University of Saint Mary reported total enrollment of about 925 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 55% male and 45% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (45.2%), Hispanic or Latino (24.3%), and Black or African American (15.7%). About 38.15% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 35.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
89.1% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at University of Saint Mary in 2024 is 925 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,158 students. Graduate enrollment is about 435 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
65.0%
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 45.2%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
38.06% 100% Completion Time
47.76% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 38.06% of students graduating from University of Saint Mary completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 55% male / 45% female
- Physical Therapy/Therapist: 38% male / 62% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 14% male / 86% 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 University of Saint Mary.
Return on Investment
$22,018 Median Student Debt
$59,483 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
37.02% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
560.36% Return on Investment
3.7 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for University of Saint Mary.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 36 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business Administration and Management, General: 44 completions
2. Physical Therapy/Therapist: 37 completions
3. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 37 completions
4. Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other: 20 completions
5. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 17 completions
6. Exercise Science and Kinesiology: 17 completions
7. Psychology, General: 14 completions
8. Higher Education/Higher Education Administration: 12 completions
9. Athletic Training/Trainer: 12 completions
Most popular programs at University of Saint Mary.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for University of Saint Mary graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for University of Saint Mary from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 48.1%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,758
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $8,885
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
University of Saint Mary is a private non-profit institution located in Leavenworth, KS, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business Administration and Management, General, Physical Therapy/Therapist, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Enrollment is approximately 925 students. Student body composition includes White (45.2%), Hispanic or Latino (24.3%), Black or African American (15.7%). The admission rate is 86.63%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1029. The 150%-time completion rate is 47.76%. Approximately 38.15% of students receive Pell Grants. About 35.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs
Location
Leavenworth, KS 66048-5082
Region: Plains
Insights and Analysis
University 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 University of Saint Mary located?
University of Saint Mary is located in Leavenworth, KS.
What is University of Saint Mary's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at University of Saint Mary is 86.6% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 1,201 applicants and 1,079 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does University of Saint Mary cost?
Reported tuition is $35,380 and average net price is $22,519 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $10,328 annually.
What is the student body demographics at University of Saint Mary?
University of Saint Mary reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,158 students, White (45.2%), Hispanic or Latino (24.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend University of Saint Mary?
About 35.7% of students at University of Saint Mary are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for University of Saint Mary?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, University of Saint Mary reports midpoint SAT about 1029.
What do graduates of University of Saint Mary earn?
Median earnings are $54,827 six years after entry and $59,483 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at University of Saint Mary?
The 150%-time completion rate is 47.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do University of Saint Mary students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $22,018.
Is University of Saint Mary public or private?
University of Saint Mary is a private nonprofit institution located in Leavenworth, KS.
Is University of Saint Mary an HBCU?
No. University of Saint Mary is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is University of Saint Mary a tribal college?
No. University 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
- Kansas college costs
- Kansas colleges by ROI
- Plains regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Kansas
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.