C
Average
Score: 52/100
Overall (traditional)
C+
Outcome Rating
59/100 · earnings-weighted

Saint Martin's University

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Lacey, Washington 98503
Saint Martin's University campus, Lacey, WA
Saint Martin's University campus, Lacey, WA. Photo: Saint Martin's Abbey, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (B) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 57%
Outcomes
B
70/100
Affordability
F
19/100
Resources
C+
61/100
Experience
A
82/100
Prestige
F
29/100

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

1,505
Total Enrollment
57%
Graduation Rate
73%
Retention Rate
10.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
76%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$62,092
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$57,998
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$22,500
Median debt at graduation
51.9%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,093
Average SAT
21
Median ACT
41.9%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 36% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 56th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (WA wage index 1.18). 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 Saint Martin's University

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$94,947—————
Mechanical Engineering$69,938$92,321+0%#137 of 318#274$27,000
Civil Engineering$71,601$85,276-1%#114 of 233#206$23,500
Computer Science—$80,166-25%#301 of 349#323—
Business Administration, Management and Operations$47,962$67,805-1%#454 of 1176#739$23,500
Accounting and Related Services—$61,432-19%#685 of 796#760—
Social Work—$59,559+15%#49 of 420#155—
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$37,854$59,433+25%#40 of 680#117—
Criminal Justice and Corrections—$55,951+1%#293 of 660#489—
Psychology$33,509$51,097+1%#450 of 1027#734$21,825
Biology$32,034————$22,500

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

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  • Avg home value near campus: $490,535
  • Avg rent near campus: $2,040/mo — vs ~$724/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 98327 (3.8% cap, Dupont)

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🏆 Where Saint Martin's University Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

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Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Other
of 1 schools
#12
Cloud Computing
of 13 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $43,600 $43,600
Room $6,520
Board $7,920
Total Cost (On-Campus) $62,190 $62,190

Financial Aid

84%
Receive Any Aid
36%
Receive Pell Grants
61%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 70 grads/yr Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 66 grads/yr Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Other 52 grads/yr Psychology, General 34 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 30 grads/yr Cloud Computing 28 grads/yr Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling 19 grads/yr Mechanical Engineering 19 grads/yr Elementary Education and Teaching 16 grads/yr Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 16 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 14 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 14 grads/yr Communication, General 14 grads/yr Secondary Education and Teaching 14 grads/yr Computer Science 14 grads/yr Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other 13 grads/yr Civil Engineering, General 12 grads/yr Exercise Science and Kinesiology 12 grads/yr Social Work 11 grads/yr Accounting 10 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Saint Martin's University's top programs commonly pursue.

Registered nurses
$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs
Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 91,600 jobs
Computer and information systems managers
$171k/yr 667,100 jobs
Database architects
$136k/yr 66,900 jobs
Computer network architects
$130k/yr 179,200 jobs
Information security analysts
$125k/yr 182,800 jobs
Database administrators
$105k/yr 78,000 jobs
Network and computer systems administrators
$97k/yr 331,500 jobs

Student Demographics

1,505
Total Students
59%
Women
79%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 39%
Hispanic 22%
Black 7%
Asian 15%
Two or More 11%
Non-Resident 4%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 66%
Hybrid (Some Online) 27%
Fully Online 7%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 79%
25-64 (Adult) 21%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Saint Martin's University?
Saint Martin's University has an acceptance rate of 76%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Saint Martin's University?
Tuition at Saint Martin's University is $43,600 for in-state students and $43,600 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Saint Martin's University?
The graduation rate at Saint Martin's University is 57%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Saint Martin's University a good school?
Saint Martin's University has a Repit College Score of 52/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Saint Martin's University?
Saint Martin's University has a total enrollment of 1,505 students. Most students (79%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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