University of Saint Mary
The University of Saint Mary (USM) is a private Catholic university in Leavenworth, Kansas, United States. It is sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth, who established it in 1923 as Saint Mary College. Though it was originally a school for women, the school is now coeducational. The mother house of the order is also on the premises. The university offers 26 bachelor's degree programs and six master's degree programs.
At a glance
- Acceptance rate: 87%
- Average net price: $22,519
- Undergraduate enrollment: 1,112
- Graduation rate (150%): 48%
- Graduation rate (200%): 47%
- 8-year Outcome Measures award rate: 49%
- Student to faculty ratio: 11:1
- Median earnings (10 years): $59,483
- Median earnings (8 years): $55,149
- Median earnings (6 years): $54,827
- Control: Private nonprofit
- Locale: Town, fringe
- Calendar: Semester
- City: Leavenworth, KS
Majors and programs
The most common programs at University of Saint Mary include Nursing, Biology, Exercise Science and Kinesiology.
- Nursing (53 bachelor's) · median earnings $85,587 4 years after graduation · median debt $20,913
- Biology (17 bachelor's) · median earnings $66,649 4 years after graduation · median debt $20,963
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology (17 bachelor's) · median earnings $29,151 1 year after graduation · median debt $23,000
- Psychology (12 bachelor's) · median earnings $44,902 4 years after graduation · median debt $27,000
- Sport and Fitness Administration (11 bachelor's) · median earnings $29,151 1 year after graduation · median debt $23,000
- Criminology (10 bachelor's) · median earnings $42,633 1 year after graduation · median debt $25,474
- Marketing (9 bachelor's) · median earnings $66,570 4 years after graduation · median debt $23,250
- Business Administration and Management (8 bachelor's) · median earnings $66,570 4 years after graduation · median debt $23,250
- Computer Science (7 bachelor's)
- Accounting (6 bachelor's) · median earnings $66,570 4 years after graduation · median debt $23,250
Degree mix: Business 24%, Computer Science 3%, Health 52%, Biological Sciences 8%, Psychology 11%, Communication 2%.
Award levels offered: Associate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral.
Cost
University of Saint Mary students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $24,278 a year after aid.
- Net price, $0 to $30,000: $24,278
- Net price, $30,001 to $48,000: $19,319
- Net price, $48,001 to $75,000: $22,716
- Net price, $75,001 to $110,000: $22,476
- Net price, $110,001 and above: $24,862
- In-state tuition and fees: $35,380
- Out-of-state tuition and fees: $35,380
- Books and supplies: $700
- On-campus room and board: $10,328
- Off-campus room and board: $11,384
- Off-campus with family: $3,200
- Typical cost of attendance: $46,408
- Sticker vs net gap: 51%
- Students receiving any aid: 100%
- Pell Grant recipients: 38%
- Federal loan recipients: 69%
- Average institutional grant: $21,504
- Average federal loan: $9,245
- Median debt at graduation: $22,018
Admissions
University of Saint Mary admits 87% of applicants. Of students admitted, 21% enrolled.
- Applications: 1,159
- Admitted: 1,004
- Enrolled: 208
- Yield (first-choice signal): 21%
Who actually goes here
- Undergraduates: 1,112
- Women: 54%
- Commuter share (estimated): 60%
- Part-time undergraduates: 11%
- Age 25 and older: 12%
- Graduate students: 210
- Graduation rate: 48%
- Come back after freshman year: 65%
- First-generation: 36%
Faculty and campus
- Full-time faculty: 24%
- Student to faculty: 11:1
- Professor salary: $72,726
- Associate professor salary: $64,274
- Assistant professor salary: $58,394
- On-campus housing capacity: 443
- Meal plan meals per week: 20
- Average SAT: 900
- Average ACT: 20
- Study abroad: Available
- Online programs: Available
Common questions
What is the University of Saint Mary acceptance rate? University of Saint Mary admits 87% of applicants, based on the latest IPEDS admissions file.
How much does University of Saint Mary cost? Students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $24,278 a year after aid. Average net price is $22,519.
What majors does University of Saint Mary offer? Popular programs include Nursing, Biology, Exercise Science and Kinesiology, Psychology, Sport and Fitness Administration.
What is the average salary after University of Saint Mary? Median earnings 10 years after entry are $59,483 for Title IV aid recipients in College Scorecard.
What is the University of Saint Mary graduation rate? In the IPEDS Outcome Measures cohort, 49% earned an award within eight years. The first-time, full-time 150% graduation rate is 48%.
Scorecard earnings and debt cover Title IV aid recipients, not cash-pay or private-loan students. University of Saint Mary official site: https://stmary.edu.