College of Saint Mary
A good fit for families looking for lower cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. financial aid brings net price below sticker.
About This School
College of Saint Mary is a private nonprofit institution located in Omaha, Nebraska with approximately 455 undergraduate students enrolled. The school is moderately selective, accepting approximately 44% of applicants. The average net price after financial aid is $14,986 per year. The graduation rate is 59%, and the typical graduate earns $43,000 within 10 years of enrollment.
The College of Saint Mary is a private Catholic women's college in Omaha, Nebraska, United States. Enrollment is approximately 850 students. It offers more than 30 undergraduate and seven graduate degree programs. The campus is located in the Aksarben Village community of Omaha. While its undergraduate students remain exclusive to females, graduate programs are co-ed.
This small Catholic women's college in Omaha offers a genuinely affordable path — average net price of under $15,000 a year is a real draw — and the tight-knit, mission-driven environment appeals to students who want personal attention over a big campus experience. That said, the numbers tell a mixed story: a 59% graduation rate and 68% freshman retention suggest a meaningful share of students don't make it through, which is worth asking hard questions about before enrolling. Median earnings of $43,000 a decade out are modest, so it's best suited for students pursuing fields like nursing or education where CSM has defined programs, rather than those expecting a broad career launch.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (455 undergraduates).
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Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
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