Saint Martin's University
Academic Excellence
We educate the whole person, meaning holistic, collaborative and experiential learning.
Supportive Community
Saints recognize that we become who we are by our relationships with others.
Transformative Outcomes
Saints make a positive difference in their lives and in the lives of others.
Living and Learning in the PNW
See our amazing natural setting as well as the people, cultures and sectors that thrive here.
Made for More
Founded in 1895 by the Benedictine monks of Saint Martin’s Abbey, we are a welcoming Catholic community grounded in hospitality, stewardship and the dignity of work. Through a liberal arts education rooted in faith and reason, we prepare students to think deeply, act with compassion, and lead with purpose to build a more just and equitable world.
Discovery Day
A Discovery Day is a perfect way to: learn more about Saint Martin's; learn about financial aid and scholarships; take a student led tour of our beautiful campus; meet current students, staff, and faculty; gather information to help you with your college search; and earn a $1,000 Campus Visit Award!
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Academic Excellence
Saint Martin’s University prepares students for successful lives through its undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs spanning the liberal arts, business, education, engineering, nursing and leadership.
Our admissions team is devoted to making your journey as helpful, straightforward, and transparent as possible for you.
Our admissions team is devoted to making your journey as helpful, straightforward, and transparent as possible for you.
Learning is a lifelong journey. The Office of Graduate Studies & Admissions is proud to support your continued growth and welcome you as you explore what’s next.
Learning is a lifelong journey. The Office of Graduate Studies & Admissions is proud to support your continued growth and welcome you as you explore what’s next.
More academic offerings
Certificate programs
Saint Martin's offers several non-degree and certificate programs in such high-demand areas as accounting, business and education to advance your career.
Ph.D. in Leadership Studies
This interdisciplinary doctoral program is designed to empower the next generation of researchers and scholars while addressing the pressing need for leadership in today’s world.
Washington Vets to Tech
Washington Vets to Tech (WaV2T) is a 16-week intensive program offered at Lacey and JBLM campuses that prepares active military and veterans for new careers in computer science and IT.
Supportive Community
A Community of belonging
Community is a Benedictine value and core theme at Saint Martin's. We build community inside and outside the classroom, sharing our lived experiences and creating new shared memories and missions with one another.
Transformative Outcomes
Once a Saint, always a Saint
During their time at Saint Martin's, students, faculty and staff grow intellectually, personally and spiritually. Together, as Saints, we support one another as we each find and follow our purpose, always striving to think, act, and lead with heart.
Saint Stories
The Beautiful Pacific Northwest
News & Events
Saint Martin's University earns Gold for Higher Education in 2026 Best of South Sound Awards
LACEY, Wash. — Saint Martin's University is honored to announce that it has once again been named the Gold winner in the Higher Education category in the 2026 Best of South Sound awards. Chosen entirely through community voting and presented annually by The Olympian, the award recognizes organizations making a positive difference that have earned the trust and support of residents across the South Sound.
2026 honors Saint Martin’s University’s athletics centennial with a Century of Champions
Saint Martin’s marks a century of conference play while celebrating the student-athletes, coaches and supporters who built its enduring legacy.
Two more Saint Martin's University students awarded Gilman Scholarship, bringing annual total to record four recipients
LACEY, Wash. — Two Saint Martin's University students have received the prestigious U.S. Department of State Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship in recognition of their academic achievement and dedication to global learning.
Century of Champions: Saint Martin’s University Athletics celebrates 100 years of excellence
LACEY, Wash. — Saint Martin’s University Athletics is celebrating a century of competitive sports, honoring 100 years of student-athlete achievement, team championships, and a legacy rooted in leadership, character and community.