C+
Above Average
Score: 57/100
Overall (traditional)
C+
Outcome Rating
57/100 · earnings-weighted

College of Saint Mary

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Omaha, Nebraska 68106
Outcomes
B
70/100
Affordability
F
34/100
Resources
B
73/100
Experience
B
69/100
Prestige
D
39/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

733
Total Enrollment
59%
Graduation Rate
68%
Retention Rate
7.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
44%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at College of Saint Mary, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$54,338
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$59,339
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$24,250
Median debt at graduation
60.5%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,150
Average SAT
38.8%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 45% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 54th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (NE wage index 0.94). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at College of Saint Mary

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$72,738$73,801-17%#905 of 966#914$32,312
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions—$64,401+15%#29 of 85#25$27,000

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The College of Saint Mary Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $257,884
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,824/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 68117 (5.9% cap, Omaha)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $23,340 $23,340
Total Cost (On-Campus) $37,278 $37,278

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
41%
Receive Pell Grants
55%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

733
Total Students
93%
Women
75%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 64%
Hispanic 18%
Black 8%
Asian 3%
Two or More 3%
Non-Resident 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 39%
Hybrid (Some Online) 49%
Fully Online 12%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 75%
25-64 (Adult) 22%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at College of Saint Mary?
College of Saint Mary has an acceptance rate of 44%. This makes it a moderately selective institution with competitive admission standards.
How much does it cost to attend College of Saint Mary?
Tuition at College of Saint Mary is $23,340 for in-state students and $23,340 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at College of Saint Mary?
The graduation rate at College of Saint Mary is 59%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is College of Saint Mary a good school?
College of Saint Mary has a Repit College Score of 57/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend College of Saint Mary?
College of Saint Mary has a total enrollment of 733 students. Most students (75%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology