University of Saint Mary

Private nonprofit four-year university in Leavenworth, KS that costs an average of $20,881 a year after financial aid, admits 87% of applicants and graduates 46% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$20,881
Acceptance rate
87%
Graduation rate
46%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$66,336

Private nonprofitTown (fringe)925 undergraduates

Cost of University of Saint Mary

Total cost of attendance (per year)$48,738
Tuition and fees, in-state$36,780
Housing and food (on campus)$10,280
Books and supplies$700
Average net price after aid$20,881

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$21,110
$30,001–48,000$14,290
$48,001–75,000$18,692
$75,001–110,000$22,620
$110,001+$26,132

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

Admissions

Acceptance rate87%
Average SAT1,029
SAT reading (25th–75th percentile)378–518
SAT math (25th–75th percentile)428–510
ACT composite (25th–75th percentile)17–24
Test scoresConsidered but not required

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate46%
First-year retention65%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$55,632
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$66,336
Rank in Kansas (earnings)4th of 27 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$22,250
Typical monthly loan payment$253 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants49%
Students with federal loans70%

Majors and programs at University of Saint Mary

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

Bachelor's degree programs (25)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing115$78,665$19,500
Biology31$49,544$25,125
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness48$40,671$25,000
Accounting and Related Services14——
Applied Mathematics3——
Business Administration, Management and Operations13——
Chemistry3——
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions1——
Communication and Media Studies1——
Computer and Information Sciences13——
Criminology22——
English Language and Literature4——
Fine and Studio Arts5——
Health and Medical Administrative Services———
History13——
Human Biology———
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities1——
Marketing12——
Mathematics1——
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other7——
Political Science and Government2——
Psychology31—$22,250
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication6——
Social Work2——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods5——

Associate's degree programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities1——

Master's degree programs (9)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing28$120,504—
Business Administration, Management and Operations80$81,612$38,605
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology24$62,007$53,268
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions16——
Education7——
Psychology, Other5——
Social Work———
Student Counseling and Personnel Services4——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods13——

Doctoral degree programs (2)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions—$76,138$124,447
Educational Administration and Supervision12——

Professional degree programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions89——

Graduate certificate programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations———

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CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Southwestern CollegeWinfield$30,08676%$58,452
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McPherson CollegeMcPherson$28,43177%$51,560
MidAmerica Nazarene UniversityOlathe$30,94779%$70,804
Ottawa University-OttawaOttawa$27,57283%$59,897
Newman UniversityWichita$17,43074%$55,478
Friends UniversityWichita$26,38455%$54,046
Baker UniversityBaldwin City$25,03894%$69,658

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About University of Saint Mary

TypePrivate nonprofit four-year university
LocationLeavenworth, KS
SettingTown (fringe)
Undergraduates925
Student-to-faculty ratio11 to 1
AccreditorHigher Learning Commission
Websitestmary.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is University of Saint Mary's acceptance rate?

University of Saint Mary admits 87% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,029 on the SAT.

How much does University of Saint Mary cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $48,738 a year (tuition and fees: $36,780). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $20,881 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $21,110.

How much do University of Saint Mary graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $66,336 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 4th of 27 similar colleges in Kansas. The best-paid bachelor's program is registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing ($78,665 a year after graduation).

What is University of Saint Mary's graduation rate?

46% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 65% of first-year students return for a second year.