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Saint Martin's University

Lacey, WA·Private nonprofit·1,254 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. financial aid brings net price below sticker.

76%
Accept
1,254
Students
$22,618
Net Price
57%
Grad Rate
$51,600
Earnings
10 yr
$15,625
Debt

About This School

Saint Martin's University is a private nonprofit institution located in Lacey, Washington with approximately 1,254 undergraduate students enrolled. Saint Martin's University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 76%. The average net price after financial aid is $22,618 per year. The graduation rate is 57%, and the typical graduate earns $51,600 within 10 years of enrollment.

Saint Martin's University is a private Benedictine university in Lacey, Washington. It was founded in 1895 as a boys' boarding school run by monks of the Benedictine Order. Saint Martin's began offering college-level courses in 1900 and became a degree-granting institution in 1940. The college became coeducational in 1965. In 2005, it changed its name from Saint Martin's College to Saint Martin's University. There is a Benedictine monastery on campus grounds and some members of the monastic community serve as professors.

The numbers tell a mixed story here: a 57% graduation rate and 73% freshman retention suggest a meaningful share of students don't finish, which is worth taking seriously before enrolling. On the plus side, median debt at graduation is a manageable $15,625 — well below average — and the Benedictine campus in Lacey offers a genuinely small, community-oriented environment with personalized attention that larger schools can't match. Worth considering if you're drawn to a faith-rooted, tight-knit college experience and have a solid plan to stay enrolled, but look closely at whether your intended program has strong outcomes before committing.

Founded
1895
Setting
Small city

Popular Programs

Computer Science33%
Health Professions13%
Business & Marketing10%
Psychology8%
Engineering6%
Education6%
Biological Sciences4%
Social Sciences3%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Butch Otter

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average Composite1057
Reading 75th %ile590
Math 75th %ile590

ACT Scores

Midpoint Composite21

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$44,210
Out-of-State Tuition
$44,210
Avg Net Price
$22,618
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants40%
Median debt at graduation$15,625

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
57%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
73%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$51,600
after enrollment
Median Debt
$15,625
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$15,625
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$41,000
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$51,600
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 3.3x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White38%
Black8%
Hispanic/Latino24%
Asian10%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,254 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Saint Martin's University

5000 Abbey Way SE

Lacey, WA 98503-7500

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Sources & Methodology

Data

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.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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