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Saint Martin's at a Glance

Saint Martin’s students learn to make a positive difference in their lives and in the lives of others through the interaction of faith, reason, and service. 

Below you'll find quick facts about Saint Martin's, including demographic information, programs and resources, and recent accolades.


Quick facts

  • Undergraduate enrollment (approx.): 1300
  • Graduate enrollment (approx.): 250
  • Nationalities represented on campus: 19
  • Faiths represented on campus: 20+
  • 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio, all classes taught by faculty
  • Average class size 12-14 students
  • Over $26 million in scholarships and gift aid awarded to students last year 
  • Scholarships range from $500 to full tuition
  • First-year profile
    • 53% women, 47% men
    • Percentage of students who are Catholic: 45%
    • Percentage of students who identify as ethnically diverse: 59%
    • Percentage of students who are first in their family to attend college: 35%
    • Percentage of students with need who receive financial support or aid: 100%

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More info

About Saint Martin's: Saint Martin's history | Our Catholic Benedictine tradition

Academic programs: 

Scholarship and leadership programs:

Community support info:

Diversity & inclusion | Military community | International students


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Accolades

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College of Distinction

Recognized as an overall College of Distinction for 2024-25. Also honored in the following academic categories: Business, Education, Engineering, Nursing

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Catholic College of Distinction

Recognized as a Catholic University not only in origin but in practice

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Affordable College of Distinction

Recognized for exceptional value and return on investment

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Washington College of Distinction

Recognized as a College of Distinction in Washington State

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Military Support College of Distinction

Recognized for exceptional services and dedicated support for military community

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Career Development College of Distinction

Recognized for prioritization and support of career development throughout undergraduate education and successful outcomes upon graduation

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Best College (ShowCase Magazine)

Named as the top finalist for Best College for the 4th consecutive year, as voted by readers of ShowCase Magazine (2024)

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Best Higher Education of South Sound

Awarded Gold Best Higher Education for the “Best of South Sound” by The Olympian voters (2024)

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4/5 stars Best Colleges in U.S.

Ranked 4/5 stars in Money Magazine's best colleges in U.S. (2024)

PayScale

No. 12 in ROI

No. 12 in ROI for students' tuition dollars among public and private colleges in Washington (2024)

Military Supportive College

Military Supportive College

Ranked among the nation's top supportive military colleges (2024)

Past accolades

U.S. News and World Report

No. 32 in Social Mobility

32nd top performer on social mobility (U.S. News and World Report) (2023-24)

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No. 11 in Best Value

11th best value regional universities in the West (U.S. News and World Report) (2023-24)

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No. 33 in Best Regional Universities

33rd best regional university (U.S. News & World Report) (2023-24)

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No. 25 in Best Colleges for Veterans

25th best college for veterans (U.S. World & News Report) (2023-24)

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First Purple Heart University

1st Purple Heart University in Washington (Military Order of the Purple Heart) (2022)

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Military Friendly Gold

Military Friendly® school Gold distinction five consecutive times (VIQTORY) (2023-24)

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For Every Saint

In May 2022, Saint Martin's launched the "For Every Saint: The Campaign for Saint Martin’s Abbey and University," which will raise $100 million in critical funding to bring together "people, place and purpose" to serve and expand Saint Martin's educational mission.