University of Saint Mary
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.
About This School
University of Saint Mary is a private nonprofit institution located in Leavenworth, Kansas with approximately 925 undergraduate students enrolled. University of Saint Mary has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 87%. The average net price after financial aid is $22,519 per year. The graduation rate is 48%, and the typical graduate earns $42,500 within 10 years of enrollment.
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.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: a 90% acceptance rate and relatively low median debt ($14,817) make this a financially accessible option, but a 44% graduation rate and 64% freshman retention rate suggest that many students who start here don't finish — a real concern worth digging into before committing. Worth considering if you're drawn to a small, Catholic-affiliated community and have a clear plan for staying on track, but make sure to ask the school directly why so many students leave. The $42,500 median earnings at 10 years are modest, so students should be strategic about choosing programs with strong employment outcomes.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: -34% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
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 (925 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
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.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- 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.
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