Saint Martin's University is in a medium-sized suburb, in Lacey, Washington. 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 Master's degree.
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 mathematics, business and management, therapy and counseling, and security and law enforcement.
Saint Martin's University does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2005 was 450 to 580 for students at the school. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 450 and 570.
Some professors at Saint Martin's University are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
The school, in 2005, had 1,505 students (1,204 full-time equivalent). Adults changing careers are relatively common at Saint Martin's University.
Dorm living is common. Athletic teams at Saint Martin's University belong to the Great Northwest Athletic Conference for major sports. Student athletes can receive financial aid in some cases.
More complete details are provided below.
Saint Martin's University
5300 Pacific Ave SE
Lacey, WA 98503-1297
General Phone: (360) 491-4700
Admissions Phone: (360) 438-4311
Financial Aid Phone: (360) 438-4397
http://www.stmartin.edu
Saint Martin's University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 170 | business management, business administration, accounting |
| Therapy And Counseling | 106 | psychology, counseling psychology |
| Liberal Arts | 65 | political science, social services, history, English, anthropology, humanities |
| Education And Teaching | 42 | elementary school teaching, education courses, teacher education |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 35 | criminal justice and safety |
| Engineering | 34 | mechanical engineering, civil engineering, civil engineering courses |
| Science | 22 | biology, chemistry |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 17 | computer science |
| Mathematics | 13 | mathematics |
| Family And Social Work | 7 | community organization |
| Music | 2 | music |
| Religion And Philosophy | 2 | religion |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 1 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for Saint Martin's University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 436 | 21 |
| Master's degree | 80 | 5 |
In 2005, Saint Martin's University had a total enrollment of 1,505 students (1,204 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 40% |
| Women | 60% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 75% |
| Graduate | 25% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 63% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 8% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 11% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 5% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 22% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 13% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Washington | 82% |
| Oregon | 7% |
| Hawaii | 5% |
| Alaska | 2% |
| Idaho | 2% |
| California | 2% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 74 % |
Saint Martin's University offers campus housing for 385 of its 1,204 (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.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 521 | 381 | 73% | 175 | 46% |
| Men | 209 | 152 | 73% | 70 | 46% |
| Women | 312 | 229 | 73% | 105 | 46% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 570 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 27 |
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 | 85% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 29% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (360) 438-4311
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 19,980 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 19,980 |
| Room and board | $ 6,190 |
| Room charge | $ 2,790 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,400 |
| Books and supplies | $ 894 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,770 |
Financial Aid:
Saint Martin's University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 379400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (360) 438-4397
Saint Martin's University has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 16 | $60,152 | 5 | $55,950 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 20 | $49,673 | 9 | $45,532 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 8 | $41,752 | 8 | $37,490 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 45 | $51,597 | 24 | $43,999 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Great Northwest Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Great Northwest Athletic Conference |
| Track | Great Northwest Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 54 | 45 | 99 |
| Baseball | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| Track | 13 | 9 | 22 |
| Basketball | 10 | 11 | 21 |
| All Other Sports | 8 | 25 | 33 |
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
Elementary Education and Teaching
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
ENGINEERING
Civil Engineering, General
Civil Engineering, Other
Mechanical Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Community Organization and Advocacy
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
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 5% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Career counseling
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching
Has ROTC (army, air force)
Offers athletic scholarships
NCAA athletic conference member
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