Saint Martin’s University provides primarily liberal arts degrees and has an open admission policy with an acceptance rate of over 97%. This university was established in 1895 in Lacey, Washington. SMU has a total enrolment of 16,000+ students around 99% of whom are US citizens or permanent residents.
Highlights
College Type | Private |
Campus Setting | Suburban |
Endowment | USD $12.8 million |
Campus Housing | 41% |
Student Retention Rate | 76% |
Work-study program | yes |
Mode of Program | Full time; Part time; online |
Annual cost of Attendance | $52,895 |
Admission Helpdesk | 360-459-4333 |
Ranking
- #193 in Most Diverse Colleges in America by niche.com
- #425 in top private colleges in America by niche.com
- #406 in safest college campuses in America by niche.com
Campus
- The university offers many on-campus facilities to resident students as well as commuting students. These include parking and transportation facilities, locker facilities and lounge access at the student activity center (TUB) is also available. A Parsons Store and St Gertrude’s Cafe are located on campus. A Student Health Centre and a Counselling and Wellness Centre are also available on campus.
- SMU has 40+ student-run clubs and organizations catering to academic interests, social causes, etc.
- Many academic events, religious Benedictine events, community events, etc are organized by the university all year round.
- Around 49% of the undergraduate students attending SMU are White, while the other 51% is made up of Asians, African /Americans, Hispanics and students from other ethnicities.
- Lacey offers opportunities to explore restaurants, music venues, hiking trails, water sports, etc.
Residence
- There are 4 on-campus residence halls. Single occupancy& double occupancy rooms are available in the residence halls. Suite style housing and apartments are also available.
- First-year students are required to live in double occupancy rooms while students in higher years are eligible for single occupancy rooms.
- Each student is provided with Ethernet and cable access, a bed, a desk and chair, a nightstand, a dresser, and a built-in wardrobe closet. All rooms are also equipped with a mini-fridge and a microwave.
- Shared facilities available include community lounges, study lounges, kitchen and laundry facilities, exercise rooms, computer labs a convenience store and much more.
Programs
- Saint Martin’s University offers 28 undergraduate degrees as well as 7 graduate degree programs. Business studies, engineering degrees, education programs, etc are offered at the university.
- Some of the popular majors include business administration, marketing, and related support services and engineering.
- In addition to traditional academic programs the university also offers pre-health majors, pre-professional pathways and intensive ESL (English as a Second Language) programs.
- The university offers evening MBA classes to suit the needs of working professionals looking to accelerate their careers. Students are required to complete 36 semester hours in order to graduate.
Application Process
- Application Portal: Undergraduate Level: Online Application or Common Application
Graduate Level: Apply from the website’s portal.
- Application Fee: Undergraduate: N/A; Graduate: 50 USD
- Student Class Profile:
- Total Enrolment: 1,607; Undergraduate Enrolment: 1,345; Graduate Enrolment: 262
- Percentage of Part-Time Students: 13%; Percentage of Full Time Students: 87%
- Percentage of Male Students: 48%; Percentage of Female Students: 52%
- Average SAT Scores: 1130 (Math: 560; Reading+ Writing: 570)
- Average GPA of entering students (undergraduate level): 3.4
- Documents Required: Online Application, Official Transcripts, English Proficiency Scores (TOEFL-iBT: 71; IELTS: 6.0, PTE Academic: 48), copy of passport
- Overall Graduation Rate: 62% ; Retention Rate: 78% (Full Time Undergraduate Students), 100% (Part-Time Undergraduate Students)
Cost of Attendance
Estimated Cost for International Undergraduate students:
Type of Expense | Cost (USD) |
---|---|
Tuition Fees | 39,500 |
Books and Supplies | 1,000 |
Room | 5,860 |
Meals | 6,550 |
Activity Fees | 280 |
Health Centre Fees | 160 |
Room Deposit | 200 |
Other Fees | 220 |
Health Insurance | 1,590 |
Personal Expenses | 1,000 |
Total Cost | 56,360 |
Estimated Cost for Graduate level students:
Type of Expense | Cost (USD) |
---|---|
Application Fee | 50 |
Tuition/ credit | 1320 |
Program surcharge/ credit hour | 75 |
The tuition and other expenses for graduate students vary by program.
Financial Aid for International Students
- International students at Saint Martin’s University may apply for merit-based scholarships only as financial aid.
- The two types of scholarships available include institutional scholarships and private (external) scholarships. Institutional scholarships do not require any separate applications. However, students need to follow separate application processes for external scholarships.
- Merit scholarships usually have certain GPA and English Proficiency Requirements.
- Some of the scholarships available to international students are: International Merit Award (up to 10,000 USD/ year); Outstanding Achievement Awards (up to1000 USD); TOEFL/ IELTS Scholarships (up to 2,000 USD)
Alumni
- SMU Alumni are a close-knit family who enjoys an invitation to networking and socializing events, membership opportunities in the National Alumni Board and career and mentoring opportunities.
- Some of the distinguished alumni of SMU are Butch Otter (businessman); Justin Leone (baseball player); Mike Thibault (basketball coach)
Placement
- Career Services offered by the university include Handshake access for students, annual career fairs, etiquette dinners and much more.
- Saint Martin’s University has an employment rate of 89%.
- The average salary of students is 47,800 USD/year 6 years after graduating.
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Saint Martin's University Scholarships
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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QS Connect Master’s Scholarship | Scholarship per student$2,000 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
Collegedunia $150 Scholarship Program | Scholarship per student$150 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Bhajan Lal Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
Generation Google Scholarship Canada & USA | Scholarship per student$5,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
updated Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program updated | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
Go Clean Scholarship | Scholarship per student$3,500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
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Saint Martin's University Admissions
Application Portal: https://www.stmartin.edu/admissions-aid/how-to-apply
Early Action Deadlines
Important Date: November1 (Application deadline)Important Date: April1 (Application results)Regular Decision Deadlines
Important Date: January15 (Application deadline)Important Date: April1 (Application results)
Attendance Cost
The table shows average yearly cost of attendance for international students. Amount may vary with the course opted, nature of accommodation, and personal spending habits of a candidate.Check Program wise Fees
Faculty
Total Faculty | Full Time | Part Time | Graduate Assistants |
---|---|---|---|
2633 | 1075 | 1558 | 29 |
Saint Martin's University Campus Location
Nearby This Campus
- Bus Station
- Shopping Mall
- Book Store
- Airport
Bus Station
Book Store
Shopping Mall
Airport
● All distance are measured radially. Actual distance may vary
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