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Saint Martin's University is in a medium-sized suburb, in Lacey, WA. The school has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation. Saint Martin's University is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at the school earn degrees up to the Post-Master's certificate.
There are more programs of study at Saint Martin's University than you'll find at most colleges of similar size. The most common major fields study at the school include engineering, business and management, education and teaching, and therapy and counseling.
Saint Martin's University does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2007-2008 was 420 to 550 for students at the school. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 430 and 570.
Some professors at Saint Martin's University are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
The school, in 2007-2008, had 1,605 students (1,498 full-time equivalent).
Dorm living is common. The school makes available student meal plans. Athletic teams at Saint Martin's University belong to the Great Northwest Athletic Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
Saint Martin's University
5300 Pacific Ave SE
Lacey, WA 98503-7500
General Phone: (360) 491-4700
http://www.stmartin.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 136 | business management, business administration, accounting |
| Therapy and Counseling | 62 | psychology, counseling psychology |
| Education and Teaching | 59 | elementary school teaching, teacher ed, teacher education, education courses, special ed, educational administration |
| Engineering | 39 | civil engineering, mechanical engineering, various engineering courses, civil engineering courses |
| Liberal Arts | 31 | political science, history, English, anthropology, economics, humanities, social services |
| Science | 27 | biology, chemistry |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 21 | criminal justice and safety |
| Family and Social Work | 14 | community organization |
| Mathematics | 8 | mathematics |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 4 | computer science |
| Music | 2 | music |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 1 | drama |
| Religion and Philosophy | 1 | religion |
Number of programs and degrees for Saint Martin's University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 299 | 23 |
| Master's degree | 85 | 6 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 21 | 1 |
| Post-master's certificate | 0 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Saint Martin's University had a total enrollment of 1,605 students (1,498 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 42% |
| Women | 58% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 80% |
| Graduate | 20% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 64% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 9% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Unknown | 6% |
| (Foreign Students) | 8% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 21% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Washington | 83% |
| Oregon | 7% |
| Hawaii | 6% |
| California | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 79 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Saint Martin's University offers campus housing for 643 of its 1,498 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Lacey, Washington for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Washington Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 699 | 521 | 75% | 205 | 39% |
| Men | 268 | 204 | 76% | 86 | 42% |
| Women | 431 | 317 | 74% | 119 | 38% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 420 | 550 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 570 |
| SAT Writing | 410 | 540 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | recommended |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 92% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 21% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 24,112 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 24,112 |
| Room and board | $ 8,630 |
| Room charge | $ 4,400 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,230 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,300 |
Financial Aid:
Saint Martin's University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 379400)
Saint Martin's University has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 18 | $64,904 | 5 | $60,470 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 22 | $53,640 | 10 | $50,315 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 9 | $45,299 | 9 | $46,734 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $32,891 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 52 | $54,899 | 24 | $51,088 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Great Northwest Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Great Northwest Athletic Conference |
| Track | Great Northwest Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 10 | 10 | 20 |
| Track | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| Baseball | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Basketball | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| All Other Sports | 2 | 4 | 6 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, Other
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
ENGINEERING
Civil Engineering, General
Civil Engineering, Other
Engineering, Other
Mechanical Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Community Organization and Advocacy
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Saint Martin's University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 3% |  |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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