College of Saint Mary

Private nonprofit four-year university in Omaha, NE that costs an average of $14,621 a year after financial aid, admits 45% of applicants and graduates 60% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$14,621
Acceptance rate
45%
Graduation rate
60%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$64,178

Women onlyPrivate nonprofitLarge city445 undergraduates

Cost of College of Saint Mary

Total cost of attendance (per year)$36,510
Tuition and fees, in-state$27,294
Housing and food (on campus)$9,820
Books and supplies$704
Average net price after aid$14,621

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$11,923
$30,001–48,000$10,037
$48,001–75,000$8,506
$75,001–110,000$14,016
$110,001+$22,405

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with College of Saint Mary's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate45%
Average SAT1,150
ACT composite (25th–75th percentile)18–26
Test scoresConsidered but not required

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate60%
First-year retention80%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$60,016
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$64,178
Rank in Nebraska (earnings)7th of 20 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$19,300
Typical monthly loan payment$219 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants37%
Students with federal loans46%

Majors and programs at College of Saint Mary

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (20)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing104$79,832$27,000
Biology11——
Business Administration, Management and Operations8——
Chemistry4——
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology13——
English Language and Literature2——
Fine and Studio Arts———
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs———
Human Biology9——
Legal Support Services9——
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities28——
Mathematics1——
Physical Sciences———
Psychology5——
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions———
Special Education and Teaching6——
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness24——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods11——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas3——
Theological and Ministerial Studies1——

Certificate programs (2)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants29$49,686—
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services11——

Associate's degree programs (4)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations———
Legal Support Services———
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities———
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods———

Post-baccalaureate certificate programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Legal Support Services———

Master's degree programs (5)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions52$120,277$138,699
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions57$68,368$41,075
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods21$50,290—
Business Administration, Management and Operations25——
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness3——

Doctoral degree programs (2)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions—$67,264$155,374
Educational Administration and Supervision13——

Professional degree programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions116——

Graduate certificate programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Legal Support Services———

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CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
York UniversityYork$24,37352%$50,139
Union Adventist UniversityLincoln$22,424100%$58,875
Bryan College of Health SciencesLincoln$29,62667%$73,322
Clarkson CollegeOmaha$25,60378%$70,928
Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied HealthOmaha$17,57773%$70,914
Hastings CollegeHastings$22,32072%$56,094
Doane UniversityCrete$28,88598%$57,009
Midland UniversityFremont$24,32066%$57,914

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About College of Saint Mary

TypePrivate nonprofit four-year university
LocationOmaha, NE
SettingLarge city
Undergraduates445
Student-to-faculty ratio8 to 1
AccreditorHigher Learning Commission
Websitecsm.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is College of Saint Mary's acceptance rate?

College of Saint Mary admits 45% of applicants, making it selective. Admitted students average 1,150 on the SAT.

How much does College of Saint Mary cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $36,510 a year (tuition and fees: $27,294). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $14,621 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $11,923.

How much do College of Saint Mary graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $64,178 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 7th of 20 similar colleges in Nebraska. The best-paid bachelor's program is registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing ($79,832 a year after graduation).

What is College of Saint Mary's graduation rate?

60% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 80% of first-year students return for a second year.