Students attend St Marys University in San Antonio, Texas, a large city. The school is proud of its Roman Catholic status. St Marys University is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school degrees go up to the Doctoral degree.
St Marys University is known for its programs in science, law, and family and social work.
The school is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 470. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 480 and 580.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at St Marys University is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
There are 3,925 students at the school (as of 2005). St Marys University has a large minority student population.
Full-time students are the norm at the school. St Marys University offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
St Marys University
One Camino Santa Maria
San Antonio, TX 78228-8572
General Phone: (210) 436-3011
Admissions Phone: (210) 436-3126
Financial Aid Phone: (210) 436-3141
http://www.stmarytx.edu/
St Marys University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Law | 235 | law |
| Business And Management | 188 | business management, marketing, accounting, financial planning, business, finance, international business, MIS, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 178 | international relations, political science, English, history, sociology, economics, interdisciplinary studies, Spanish language |
| Science | 75 | biology, chemistry, physics, geology |
| Family And Social Work | 64 | public administration, family studies, human services |
| Therapy And Counseling | 53 | psychology, counseling psychology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 43 | computer and info science, computer engineering, software engineering |
| Education And Teaching | 41 | elementary school teaching, educational administration, reading teaching, special ed administration |
| Media | 38 | communication studies, communication and journalism |
| Engineering | 20 | electrical engineering, industrial engineering, systems engineering, engineering science |
| Religion And Philosophy | 16 | theology, pastoral counseling, philosophy |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 14 | exercise science |
| Music | 10 | music |
| Mathematics | 7 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for St Marys University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 509 | 38 |
| First-professional degree | 235 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 223 | 22 |
| Doctor's degree | 15 | 2 |
In 2005, St Marys University had a total enrollment of 3,925 students (3,463 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 36% |
| Women | 64% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 59% |
| Graduate | 24% |
| First Professional | 17% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 34% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 54% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 23% |
| 22-24 | 22% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 91% |
| Foreign countries | 4% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 78 % |
St Marys University offers campus housing for 1,213 of its 3,463 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of San Antonio, Texas 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 | 1,942 | 1,400 | 72% | 494 | 35% |
| Men | 681 | 488 | 72% | 180 | 37% |
| Women | 1,261 | 912 | 72% | 314 | 34% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 470 | 565 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 580 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 67% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 41% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (210) 436-3126
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 18,274 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 18,274 |
| Room and board | $ 6,688 |
| Room charge | $ 3,916 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,880 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,177 |
Financial Aid:
St Marys University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 362300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (210) 436-3141
St Marys University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 85 | 33 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 15 | 15 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 23 | 19 |
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 | calendar year | 0 | * | 3 | $99,536 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 4 | $95,417 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 64 | $90,818 | 18 | $74,500 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 22 | $60,173 | 15 | $62,882 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 29 | $52,156 | 22 | $52,037 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $38,867 | 2 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 2 | * | 6 | $25,073 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 121 | $73,188 | 63 | $58,460 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 76 | 88 | 164 |
| Basketball | 14 | 11 | 25 |
| Baseball | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| Track | 0 | 10 | 10 |
| All Other Sports | 44 | 67 | 111 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
Financial Planning and Services
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Software Engineering
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Administration of Special Education
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Reading Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering Science
Industrial Engineering
Systems Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Development and Family Studies, General
Human Services, General
Public Administration
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Philosophy
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets St Marys University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in law (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in science (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
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)
Offers athletic scholarships
NCAA athletic conference member
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