 |
|
|
|
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:
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.
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.
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 2007-2008 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 3,920 students at the school (as of 2007-2008). 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
http://www.stmarytx.edu/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Law | 232 | law |
| Business and Management | 159 | business management, accounting, business, international business, finance, marketing, financial management, human resources, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 140 | international relations, political science, English, sociology, history, Spanish language, economics, interdisciplinary studies, ... |
| Family and Social Work | 83 | public administration, family studies, human services |
| Science | 79 | biology, chemistry, physics, geology |
| Therapy and Counseling | 48 | psychology, counseling psychology, community health services |
| Media | 44 | communication studies, communication and journalism |
| Engineering | 37 | electrical engineering, industrial engineering, systems engineering, engineering science, various engineering courses |
| Education and Teaching | 27 | elementary school teaching, educational administration, reading teaching, special ed administration |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 24 | computer and info science, computer engineering, software engineering |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 19 | exercise science |
| Mathematics | 13 | mathematics |
| Religion and Philosophy | 13 | theology, philosophy, religious music, pastoral counseling |
| Music | 3 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for St Marys University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 434 | 41 |
| Master's degree | 241 | 22 |
| First-professional degree | 232 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 14 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, St Marys University had a total enrollment of 3,920 students (2,778 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 37% |
| Women | 63% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 59% |
| Graduate | 22% |
| First Professional | 19% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 31% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 52% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 25% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 22% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 78 % |
| Part-Time | 33 % |
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.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,390 | 1,513 | 63% | 537 | 35% |
| Men | 839 | 525 | 63% | 200 | 38% |
| Women | 1,551 | 988 | 64% | 337 | 34% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 470 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 580 |
| SAT Writing | 450 | 560 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 25 |
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 | 83% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 36% |
| 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 | $ 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 has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 80 | 35 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 19 | 16 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 21 | 21 |
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 | calendar year | 0 | * | 6 | $98,861 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $53,431 | 8 | $88,544 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 53 | $104,074 | 18 | $91,956 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 26 | $69,041 | 15 | $65,111 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 31 | $56,662 | 25 | $57,087 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 4 | $27,047 | 5 | $28,533 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 116 | $80,509 | 64 | $67,038 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 61 | 72 | 133 |
| Basketball | 11 | 9 | 20 |
| Baseball | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| Track | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| All Other Sports | 32 | 58 | 90 |
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
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
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets St Marys University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in law (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
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
Try our unique CollegeMatch™ tool to find schools similar to St Marys University.
Click occupation names for extensive details, including salary and other job data.
(Based on an automated mapping of degrees popular at St Marys University with government-defined occupation categories)
|
|
|
Selected QuickSchools™ With Program Focus Areas Similar To St Marys University(What are QuickSchools?)
Law
Career Stories from workers: daily activities, job tips, best/worst job aspects, training, etc.
Daily Career & Education News from our staff. We're an approved Google News provider!
Resource Center. A starting point for all CityTownInfo career and college resources.
Career Overviews of hundreds of careers: descriptions, salaries, forecasts, schools, more.
Best Careers Not Requiring Degrees: Good pay, job growth, low need for degrees.
Helpful Articles, many in "how-to" format; e.g., "How to Become a Chef".
These lists link to thousands of detailed school profiles.
Colleges by State. Nearly every college and trade school in the country.
Colleges Listed Alphabetically. About 7,000 colleges & trade schools, including online schools.
Colleges by Major City. Browse cities with multiple college options.
Online Colleges. Colleges with online degree programs.
Graduate Schools by State. Colleges offering graduate degree programs.
Graduate Schools by Major City. Find cities with multiple graduate school options.
Information is not guaranteed to be correct. Please check with individual schools for the most accurate and recent information.
Copyright © QuinStreet, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
