LACEY, Wash. — Saint Martin’s University has earned a place among the country’s best regional universities in the West, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 Best Colleges rankings. The University has been named #16 for Best Value, #34 for Social Mobility and #42 among Best Regional Universities in the West.
The rankings highlight the University’s dedication to providing an affordable, high-quality education to all, along with the kinds of support that will ensure that students from all backgrounds can thrive in a collegiate environment.
“We are honored to receive these prestigious recognitions from U.S. News & World Report,” said Saint Martin’s University President Bill Brownsberger, S.T.D. “These rankings are a testament to the hard work of our faculty, staff and students. They reinforce our mission of preparing students for meaningful careers through the Catholic intellectual tradition and solid professional preparation.”
Best Value - Regional Universities (West) #16
The Best Value ranking highlights Saint Martin’s efforts to provide an exceptional education at an affordable price. The University offers numerous scholarships, financial aid opportunities and innovative programs designed to help students graduate with optimal outcomes and minimal debt.
Social Mobility - Regional Universities (West) #34
Social mobility refers to the extent to which a university educates economically disadvantaged students and contributes to their upward mobility. Recognizing the University's success in supporting students from lower-income backgrounds, the Social Mobility ranking reflects Saint Martin’s commitment to fostering an inclusive environment where all students can achieve their educational goals and improve their circumstances.
Regional Universities (West) #42
This ranking places Saint Martin’s among the top institutions in the Western region, showcasing the university’s strong academic programs, dedicated faculty and vibrant campus life.
“Providing our students with a high-quality, affordable education that fosters social mobility is at the core of what we do,” said Patty Lemon, dean of admissions and enrollment. “These rankings affirm our commitment to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment. Being recognized as the 16th Best Value University in the West highlights our mission to make a quality education accessible without a heavy financial burden.”
Rankings are determined by measures of academic quality, including: first-year student retention; graduation rates; social mobility; class sizes; faculty resources; expert opinion; student excellence; borrower debt; alumni giving and other data. U.S. News & World Report defines regional universities as those offering a broad scope of undergraduate degrees and some master’s degrees. The western region of universities includes institutions in Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawai’i, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah, Washington and Wyoming.
As Saint Martin’s continues to grow and adapt to the evolving needs of its students, the University remains focused on its mission to deliver an outstanding educational experience that prepares graduates for success in their careers and communities.
For more information about Saint Martin’s and its programs, please visit www.stmartin.edu.
About Saint Martin’s University:
Saint Martin’s University is an independent coeducational university, with undergraduate and graduate offerings, located on a wooded campus of more than 380 acres in Lacey, Washington. Established in 1895 by the Catholic Order of Saint Benedict, the University is one of 13 Benedictine colleges and universities in the United States and Canada, and the only one west of the Rocky Mountains. Saint Martin’s University empowers students to pursue a lifetime of learning and accomplishment through its 31 majors, 11 master’s programs, one doctorate program and sis certificate programs spanning the arts and sciences, business, counseling, education, engineering, nursing, and leadership. Saint Martin’s welcomes more than 1,300 undergraduate students and 250 graduate students from many ethnic and religious backgrounds to its Lacey campus, and more students to its extended campus located at Joint Base Lewis-McChord.
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