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St. Mary's University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range900 to 1310

ACT Range15 to 27

Average GPA3.57

Acceptance Rate97.8%

St. Mary’s admits most applicants, but the 73% freshman retention and 59% six-year graduation rates make readiness worth taking seriously. Since the school is test-optional, submit an ACT score if it strengthens your file, with the upper end of the 15-27 middle range as a useful target.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

St. Mary's University facts and stats

Quick Facts

St. Mary's University is a suburban institution with an undergraduate enrollment of 2,150 students. St. Mary's has a 73% freshman retention rate, which is slightly above the national average of roughly 70%. Its 6-year graduation rate is 59%, and the student-to-faculty ratio is 13:1.

Location

San Antonio, TX

Undergrad Enrollment2,150

Freshman Retention73%

SettingSuburban

Student to Faculty Ratio13:1

Graduation Rate59%

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key St. Mary's University application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

Not offered

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

March 1

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit SAT or ACT scores to St. Mary’s, aim to take your first test by the spring of junior year. Use the summer before senior year and the fall of senior year for retakes and potential superscoring, and plan to have your scores ready before you submit your application since no separate ED, EA, or Regular Decision deadline is listed.

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What you'll actually pay

St. Mary's is a private not-for-profit, so the same rate applies to all students. Tuition and fees are $37,434, and 82% of students receive aid, with an average merit award of $18,050. Submit the FAFSA by the March 1 priority deadline.

Tuition and Fees$37,434

Room and Board$12,894

Average Merit Award$18,050

Application FeeN/A

Students on Aid82%

Average Aid Package$30,606

Average Debt at Grad$32,115

St. Mary's University’s listed cost of attendance is about $50,328 for tuition, fees, room, and board. Aid is common, with 82% of students receiving assistance and an average aid package of $30,606. The average merit award is $18,050, which can substantially reduce the price for qualifying students. Graduates leave with an average debt of $32,115.