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St Marys University

St Marys University

St. Mary’s University, established in 1852, is a private, Catholic University of liberal arts located in San Antonio, Texas. The campus sprawls over more than 130 acres. Recently, the university recorded an enrollment of more than 4,000 full-time and part-time students annually with more than 50% of them Hispanic, over 30% White, non-Hispanic; more than 3.5% Black, non-Hispanic; over 3% Asian/Pacific Islander, and over 3% of them from abroad. The university grants bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate level degrees. St. Mary’s University is comprised of the following schools:

  • Bill Greehey School of Business
  • Graduate School
  • Law School
  • School of Humanities and Social Sciences
  • School of Science, Engineering and Technology

St. Mary’s student body is diverse and impressive and the university possesses a prominent athletics department. The sports teams participate in various games such as men’s and women’s baseball, basketball, softball, volleyball, and golf. The sports teams of St. Mary’s University are known as the Rattlers.

Overview of St Marys University

Students attend St Marys University in San Antonio, TX, 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.

Areas of Study

St Marys University is known for its programs in science, law, and family and social work.

St Marys University Selectivity

The school is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 470. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 480 and 580.

Faculty

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.

Student Body

There are 3,920 students at the school (as of 2007-2008). St Marys University has a large minority student population.

Student Life

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.

Contacting St Marys University

St Marys University
One Camino Santa Maria
San Antonio, TX 78228-8572
General Phone: (210) 436-3011
http://www.stmarytx.edu/

St Marys University Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Law232law
Business and Management159business management, accounting, business, international business, finance, marketing, financial management, human resources, ...
Liberal Arts140international relations, political science, English, sociology, history, Spanish language, economics, interdisciplinary studies, ...
Family and Social Work83public administration, family studies, human services
Science79biology, chemistry, physics, geology
Therapy and Counseling48psychology, counseling psychology, community health services
Media44communication studies, communication and journalism
Engineering37electrical engineering, industrial engineering, systems engineering, engineering science, various engineering courses
Education and Teaching27elementary school teaching, educational administration, reading teaching, special ed administration
Computer Science and Engineering24computer and info science, computer engineering, software engineering
Nutrition and Exercise Therapy19exercise science
Mathematics13mathematics
Religion and Philosophy13theology, philosophy, religious music, pastoral counseling
Music3music

Number of programs and degrees for St Marys University in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree43441
Master's degree24122
First-professional degree2321
Doctor's degree143

Student Body

In 2007-2008, St Marys University had a total enrollment of 3,920 students (2,778 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men37%
Women63%
Full-Time100%
Part-Time0%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate59%
Graduate22%
First Professional19%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White31%
Black4%
Hispanic52%
Asian3%
American Indian0%
Unknown8%
(Foreign Students)3%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 181%
18-1925%
20-2120%
22-2422%
25-2916%
30-346%
35-394%
40-494%
50-642%
65+0%

St Marys University Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time78 %
Part-Time33 %

St Marys University Room and Board (2007)

St Marys University offers campus housing for 1,199 of its 2,778 (full-time) students.

(Please refer to our profile of San Antonio, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

St Marys University Admissions and Selectivity

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total2,3901,51363%53735%
Men83952563%20038%
Women1,55198864%33734%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
SAT Verbal470570
SAT Math480580
SAT Writing450560
ACT Verbal1925
ACT Math1925
ACT Composite2025

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Rankrequired
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programrequired
Recommendationsrequired
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)required
Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT83%
Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT36%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required
Other Standardized Testsnot required

St Marys University Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 21,300
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 21,300
Room and board$ 7,188
Room charge$ 4,222
Board (meal plan) charge$ 2,966
Books and supplies$ 2,300
Other expenses$ 3,254

Financial Aid:
St Marys University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 362300)

St Marys University Faculty

St Marys University has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured8035
Non-tenured, but on tenure track1916
Non-tenured and not on tenure track2121

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year0*6$98,861
Associate professorcalendar year2*0*
Assistant professorcalendar year0*1*
Instructorcalendar year2*1*
All faculty totalcalendar year4$53,4318$88,544

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year53$104,07418$91,956
Associate professoracademic year26$69,04115$65,111
Assistant professoracademic year31$56,66225$57,087
Instructoracademic year2*1*
Lectureracademic year4$27,0475$28,533
All faculty totalacademic year116$80,50964$67,038

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

St Marys University Athletics

Athletic Conferences:

SportConference
BasketballHeartland Collegiate Athletic Conference
BaseballHeartland Collegiate Athletic Conference
TrackHeartland Collegiate Athletic Conference

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total6172133
Basketball11920
Baseball18018
Track055
All Other Sports325890

St Marys University Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Finance and Financial Management Services, Other
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
Engineering, Other
Industrial Engineering
Systems Engineering

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Development and Family Studies, General
Human Services, General
Public Administration

LAW
Law (LLB, JD)

LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature

MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General

MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other

MUSIC
Music, General

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Philosophy
Religious/Sacred Music
Theology/Theological Studies

SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General

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St Marys University Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets St Marys University Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in law
(vs. all colleges)
Top 9%St Marys University % of degrees in law
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 9%St Marys University Number of degree programs
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%St Marys University Salaries of full-time faculty
Minority % of student body
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 14%St Marys University Minority % of student body
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%St Marys University Number of students
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%St Marys University Dorm rooms per full-time student
% of degrees in family and social work
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 20%St Marys University % of degrees in family and social work
% of degrees in science
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 20%St Marys University % of degrees in science
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
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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