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Direct Admission Program for high school students

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Saint Martin's University believes all students have the right to a transformative and affordable education.

For this reason, we are partnering with high schools to offer direct admissions. Our direct admission program allows qualified students to secure their spot at Saint Martin’s without applying.

Qualified students are those who:

  • Are on track to complete all high school graduation requirements.
  • Have maintained a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.0 or higher.
  • Have completed intermediate algebra by senior year.

In addition to automatic admission, eligible students will be awarded a merit scholarship ranging from $22,000-$30,000 per year for up to four years. Students are also eligible for further scholarships.

For high school staff or administrators:

If your high school is not listed as a current partner and you are interested in participating in our Direct Admission Program, we invite you to complete the form below.

Direct Admission Program interest form

Find your school

Listed below are our current partner school districts and partner Catholic high schools.  If you attend school in one of the districts below and meet the eligibility requirements listed above, you may receive direct admission to Saint Martin's. 

If you have questions, email admissions@stmartin.edu to be connected with your admissions counselor.

Partner Catholic high schools
  • Archbishop Murphy High School
  • Bellarmine Prep High School - Tacoma
  • Kennedy Catholic High School - Burien
  • O'Dea High School
  • Pope John Paul II
  • Tri Cities Prep - Tri-Cities
Partner school districts
  • Aberdeen School District
  • Bellevue School District
  • Bethel School District
  • Centralia School District
  • Clover Park School District
  • Everett School District
  • Federal Way School District
  • Franklin Pierce School District
  • Mercer Island School District
  • Montesano School District
  • North Mason Public Schools
  • North Thurston Public Schools
  • Olympia School District
  • Puyallup School District
  • Shelton School District
  • Steilacoom Historical School District
  • Tacoma School District
  • Vancouver School District
  • White Pass School District
  • Zillah School District

How school district direct admission works

1. Attend a partner high school

Saint Martin’s partners with high schools and school districts.

2. Meet the eligibility requirements

You may qualify for direct admission if you:

  • Are on track to complete all high school graduation requirements.
  • Have a cumulative unweighted high school GPA of 3.0 or higher.
  • Complete intermediate algebra by your senior year.
3. Receive your direct admission offer

If you meet the requirements, Saint Martin’s will review your eligibility through our partnership with your high school.

If you are selected for direct admission, you will receive an admission offer from Saint Martin’s.

4. Accept your admission

Once you receive your offer, complete your Direct Admissions Form and your Admissions Reply Form to accept or decline your admission.

Accepting your admission does not commit you to attending Saint Martin’s. It simply lets us know that you are interested in becoming a Saint.

FAQs

Do I still need to submit an essay and letter of recommendation if I am directly admitted?

No.

Because we have partnered with your school, you won't need to request an official transcript until after you have graduated high school. Your next step will be to accept or decline your admission to Saint Martin's on your admissions student portal.

What else do I have to do after I have been directly admitted?

Your next step is to accept or decline your admission to Saint Martin's on your admissions student portal by completing your Admissions Reply Form.

I have been directly admitted. Do I have to attend Saint Martin’s?

Accepting your admission does not mean you have committed to attending Saint Martin's, it just means that you are interested in attending.

Is my scholarship real? How does it work?

Yes, the scholarship included in your acceptance package is real!

By attending Saint Martin's, the scholarship will automatically be applied to your financial aid award package. And there are more scholarships you apply for; visit our scholarship information page.

Don’t forget to add Saint Martin’s to your list of schools on your FAFSA or WASFA. Use the FAFSA school code 003794.

Will you accept my credits if I am a running start student?

Yes! As long as you have received a C- or above in your college courses.

If you're eligible for direct admission to the University and are applying for the nursing program, please review the additional information about the nursing program requirements.

Are all majors eligible for direct admission?

Yes, all majors are eligible for direct admission, but there are additional requirements for nursing.

Engineering, nursing, education and business administration majors are eligible for Saint Martin's University's Four-year Graduation Guarantee.

My school has a direct admission partnership with Saint Martin’s, but I did not receive an acceptance packet. Should I still apply?

Yes! If you did not receive an acceptance package this just means we want to get to know you better. You can apply to Saint Martin’s either on our website or on the Common Application. You may also still be eligible for admission by applying through Niche direct admissions.

We want to make sure you have taken intermediate algebra by your senior year, to ensure you’ll find success at Saint Martin’s University.

I have an Individualized Education Program (IEP) and did not receive an acceptance packet, can I still apply to Saint Martins?

Yes, we would love for you to apply! All students can apply to Saint Martin’s on our website or on the Common Application.

We want to make sure you have taken intermediate algebra by your senior year, to ensure you’ll find success at Saint Martin’s University.

Questions? Contact the Admissions team!