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Private nonprofit · Leavenworth, Kansas

University of Saint Mary

Small town campus · 925 undergraduates · 11 students per faculty member · Official website

Acceptance rate
87%
ACT middle 50%
17–24
Average net price
$22,519
per year, after grants
6-year graduation
48%
Campus of University of Saint Mary
Photo: Wikimedia Commons

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What University of Saint Mary costs

Net price is what a first-year student pays for a year after grants and scholarships, by family income. It is usually far below the sticker price.

Net price by family income

Under $30,000
$21,899
$30,001 – $48,000
$16,474
$48,001 – $75,000
$17,722
$75,001 – $110,000
$21,597
Over $110,000
$26,595

For students receiving federal aid.

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Price and aid

Full cost of attendance (sticker)
$48,728
Tuition and fees
$35,380
First-years given a grant by the school
99%
Average grant from the school
$21,504
Median debt at graduation
$22,018
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Admissions

Acceptance rate
87%
SAT middle 50%
806–1028
ACT middle 50%
17–24
Test scores
Considered, not required
First-year retention
65%

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University of Saint Mary athletics

NAIA, 10 women's and 10 men's sports

Varsity teams and roster sizes
SportWomen’s rosterMen’s roster
Baseball–53
Basketball2835
Bowling1312
Cross country3957
Football–108
Soccer2749
Softball28–
Swimming & diving2321
Tennis1012
Track & field3957
Volleyball44–
Wrestling3029

Participants reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A dash means no team for that side.

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Academics and outcomes

Most popular fields

Business & marketing
19%
Parks, recreation & fitness
18%
Health professions
17%
Social sciences
9%
Computer & information sciences
8%
Biological & biomedical sciences
7%

Share of bachelor’s degrees awarded.

6-year graduation rate
48%
First-year retention
65%
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$59,483
Median debt at graduation
$22,018
Students with a Pell grant
38%

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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (admissions, prices, outcomes), IPEDS Student Financial Aid 2023–24 (school grants) and Equity in Athletics 2024–25 (teams). No college paid to appear here or can pay to be ranked.

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