Financial aid and scholarships
Integral to our Benedictine tradition of embracing the uniqueness of each
individual is our belief in rewarding talent and achievement, be it academic,
athletic, or artistic.
Saint Martin's awarded approximately $14 million dollars in scholarships
during the 2012 - 2013 academic year. Individual awards range from $100 to full
tuition*.
Most scholarships are renewable for up to four years (eight
semesters) as long as specific academic standards are maintained. Most
scholarships at Saint Martin's are merit-based, although certain scholarships
have other specific criteria that must be met.
Students are not required to submit a separate scholarship
application to be considered for most scholarships available through
Saint Martin's University, except where noted. (The annual application deadline
is March 1.)
* Scholarship amounts are for students entering for the 2013-2014 school year only and are subject to change based on
availability of funds and student eligibility. In the event a student
receives full Tuition Assistance through a third party, they will not be
eligible for their Merit Award. In the event that you no longer receiving full
Tuition Assistance the initial Merit Award will be reinstated.
**Scholarship information is for students entering in the
2013-14 school year and for domestic applicants only. International students: please contact the Office of International Programs
First-year or transfer scholarships
If your brother, sister, mother, father or grandparent graduated from
Saint Martin’s, you may be eligible to receive a $2,000 Legacy Award.
List the names of all relatives who attended Saint Martin’s on your
Admission application. We will verify their attendance and include the
scholarship in your financial aid award.
Students participating in our NCAA Division II athletic program may
be eligible for an award. Awards are determined and offered by each
coach and are done in strict compliance with NCAA regulations. For
details, contact Saint Martin’s University Athletic Department at
360-438-4305.
Students who have demonstrated interest and ability in music or
theater arts may be eligible for a talent award ranging from $500 to
$2,000. For more information, contact the Music Department at
360-438-4345.
Scholarships may be offered through various departments at Saint Martin's University. Students are encouraged to directly contact Isabelle Mora, Director of Financial Aid, for additional information regarding scholarship availability and application procedures. Isabelle can be reached by email at imora@stmartin.edu.
Students receiving an Army ROTC Scholarship are eligible to receive
the SMU Army ROTC Room and Board Scholarship. Eligibility is evaluated
at the beginning of each semester and the student must be living on
campus. The scholarship is capped at the University's double room rate
and the silver meal plan. If the student chooses to live in a single
occupancy room, the rate may not cover their entire balance.
If you have an immediate family member who is currently enrolled at
Saint Martin's, you may be eligible to receive a $1,000 Family Discount
Award. List the names of all relatives who are currently enrolled at
Saint Martin's on your Admission application. We will verify their
attendance and include the scholarship to your financial aid award.
First-year ONLY scholarships
Eligibility for first-year scholarships is determined at the time of
admission. To ensure consideration for all scholarships, please apply for
any scholarships requiring a separate application prior to admission.
Retroactive applications will not be considered.
Freshman merit awards are based on a combination of high school GPA,
class rank, SAT or ACT scores, and community service and leadership.
- Chancellor's Academic Merit Scholarship - $16,000
- President's Academic Merit Scholarship - $15,000
- Dean's Academic Merit Scholarship - $14,000
- Faculty Merit Scholarship - $11,000
- University Grant - $7,000
Up to ten students are selected annually to explore the meaning and
application of Benedictine values in the context of a 21st century
world. Benedictine Scholars are awarded a $10,000 annual scholarship
that is renewable over four years. No scholarship application is
required; all first-year applicants to Saint Martin’s are considered.
Graduates of Catholic high schools are eligible to receive this
$2,000 award.
Students who are leaders in their Catholic youth organizations are
eligible for a $2,000 scholarship. The scholarship is available for
those who are not eligible to receive a Catholic School Award. A letter
of recommendation from a parish pastor or youth group coordinator is
required.
Transfer ONLY scholarships
Saint Martin’s University offers competitive merit and need-based financial
aid packages for transfer students. Merit Scholarships are awarded based upon
your transfer GPA and do not require a separate application unless otherwise
noted. Need-based aid is awarded based upon information from the FAFSA (Free
Application for Federal Student Aid).
Transfer merit awards are based on incoming GPA.
- Chancellor's Scholarship - $10,000
- President's Scholarship - $7,000
- University Grant - $4,000
This $24,000 scholarship is awarded over four semesters to two
outstanding transfer students each year. Applicants must have an
associate’s degree, a 3.5 GPA, and a strong commitment to community
service.
This $1,000 scholarship is awarded to Lacey
main campus students with a minimum of 3.5 GPA transferring with an
Associate of Arts, Associate of Science degrees, or junior standing, and
who are members of Phi Theta Kappa. Proof of Phi Theta Kappa membership
is required.
If you were on the All-Washington Academic Team at your community college and are transferring to Saint Martin's University, you may qualify for a $3500 scholarship.
Continuing student scholarships
Saint Martin’s Alumni Association—an independent, non-profit
organization—offers scholarships to fulltime, continuing students.
Scholarships are awarded for the academic year following the year of
application and are contingent on the applicant remaining fulltime.
The application is distributed to all students in an email each
spring. Decisions are made by committee and awards are presented at
convocation. Award amounts differ from student to student. These are
one-year scholarships and may be applied for each year.
This award does not preclude a student from applying for any other
awards.
** Awards that require a separate application.
Tuition and costs
We understand students and families undertake a significant
financial commitment and make real sacrifices to attend Saint
Martin’s. That's why we work hard to provide the highest quality
experience possible, both inside and outside the classroom.
In addition, as one of the most affordable private universities in
the Pacific Northwest, we strive to make a Saint Martin’s education as
accessible as possible. To aid us in achieving this goal we offer 100
percent of our domestic students some form of financial support.
Comprehensive cost is the total of all costs and can vary from
student to student*.
| Annual, full-time undergraduate cost
breakdown |
| Tuition |
$29,950 |
| Room and board** |
$9,660 |
| Required fees† |
| Health Center fee |
$120 |
| Activity fee |
$220 |
| Comprehensive cost |
$39,950 |
* Students should budget an additional $2,000
to $4,000 per year for books, transportation and other expenses.
** Reflect the Parsons double and Silver plan. For additional plans
visit our Office of
Student Financial Services payment options.
† All required fees are applied to the student's account.
Below is a top-line comparison with nearby private
universities*:
| College or University |
Tuition ONLY for 2012-2013 |
| Saint Martin's University |
$28,400 |
| Seattle Pacific University |
$31,701 |
| Pacific Lutheran University |
$32,800 |
| Gonzaga University |
$33,160 |
| Seattle University |
$34,200 |
| University of Portland |
$35,120 |
| University of Puget Sound |
$40,040 |
* Statistics gathered from university websites.