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St. Mary's University

St. Mary's University
1 Camino Santa Maria
San Antonio, TX 78228

Official telephone: (210) 436-3011
Toll-free telephone: (800) FOR-STMU
Fax number: (210) 436-3500
Website: www.stmarytx.edu
Screen last updated on: December 2016
STUDENT PROFILE
Total undergraduates: 2,309
Full-time undergraduates: 2,196
Part-time undergraduates: 113
Total graduate students: 1,316
Full-time graduate students: 943
Part-time graduate students: 373
Average age of full-time undergraduates: 20
U.S. region where majority of students come from: Southwest
Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: 9%
First-year student enrollment breakdown:
0.3% American Indian or Alaskan Native
1.5% Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
3.7% Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
74.4% Hispanic/Latino
0.2% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino
11.9% White, non-Hispanic/Latino
0.8% Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino
7.1% Nonresident Alien
Degree seeking undergraduate student breakdown:
0.4% American Indian or Alaskan Native
2.3% Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
3.2% Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
69.7% Hispanic/Latino
0.1% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino
14.5% White, non-Hispanic/Latino
0.4% Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino
7.5% Nonresident Alien
1.9% Race and/or Ethnicity unknown

St. Marys University
CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT
Campus size: 135 acres
City or town school is located in: San Antonio, TX
Population of city/town: 1,409,019
Online campus map: www.stmarytx.edu/map

LIVING ON CAMPUS
Institution offers housing: yes
Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: yes
Housing types (% in housing type, if given):
  • coed dorms (98%)
  • other housing including Theme housing. (2%)
Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: 75%
Percent of students who live in school housing: 56%
Percent of students who live off campus: 44%
Percent of all students who have cars on campus: 80%
Student conduct policies:
class attendance mandatory, honor code, hazing prohibited
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: yes

STUDY FACILITIES
Every student is required to lease or own a computer: yes
Every student is required to take a computer course: yes
Computer equipment is provided in: residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center
Total number of microcomputers available to students: 200
Other computer facilities/services: Help desk.
Internet access provided to all students: yes
E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: yes
School has a library on campus: yes
Additional library facilities/collections:
Law library.
Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus:
Earth Science Museum.

ASSISTANCE SERVICES
Remedial learning services:
reading, writing, math, study skills
Additional services offered:
nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance
Counseling services:
minority student, military, veteran student, older student, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious, 24-hour crisis response.
Career placement services:
internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training, mentor program, career resource library.
Services for students with disabilities:
note-taking services, tutors, reader services, interpreters for hearing-impaired, special transportation, special housing, braille services
Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: 80%

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Number of social fraternities on campus: 7
Number of fraternities that have chapter houses: 1
Percent of men who join fraternities: 1%
Number of social sororities on campus: 6
Percent of women who join sororities: 1%
Student activities:
student government, student newspaper, literary magazine
School newspaper(s): The Rattler, published once every two weeks
Number of honor societies: 16
Total number of registered organizations: 88
Campus-based religious organizations:
Coro Santa Maria, Belles of St. Mary's Catholic Daughters of America, Fellowship for Christian Athletes
Minority student organizations:
Black Student Union, League of United Latin American Citizens, Colony, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Saudi Student club; Filipino, Mexican, and Native American Student Associations
International student organizations:
International Student Association
Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees:
Best Buddies International, Amnesty International, College Democrats, Dumbledore's Army, Habitat for Humanity, Marriage and Family Therapy Student Organization, College Republicans, Unity and Support, University Programming Council, Seal, College Panhellenic Council; American Marketing, Residence Hall, American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists, Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, and Institute of Industrial Engineers, Associations; Poets and Writers, Pre-Medical, Pre-Pharmacy, Physics Students, and American Chemical Societies; accounting, American Red Cross, international business, and Japanese Culture/anime clubs

ATHLETICS
School has an athletic program: yes
Athletic director: Elizabeth Dalton,
Athletics Director
School colors: blue and gold
School mascot: Rattlers
Athletic conference memberships: Heartland Conference

Sports offered Scholarships? Athletic Assoc.
Men's baseballyesNCAA Div. II
Men's basketballyesNCAA Div. II
Men's cheerleadingno 
Men's golfyes 
Men's socceryesNCAA Div. II
Men's tennisyesNCAA Div. II
Women's basketballyesNCAA Div. II
Women's cheerleadingyesNCAA Div. II
Women's cross-countryyesNCAA Div. II
Women's golfyesNCAA Div. II
Women's socceryesNCAA Div. II
Women's softballyesNCAA Div. II
Women's tennisyesNCAA Div. II
Women's volleyballyesNCAA Div. II

Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: 7%
Percent of students in intramural/recreational sports: 7%
Athletic facilities:
arena, athletics center, dance movement studio, rock wall, soccer field, swimming pools, tracks; baseball and soccer fields; basketball, racquetball, and tennis courts
Intramural/Recreational sports:
baseball, basketball, diving, flag football, racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball
Club sports for men:
baseball, basketball, golf, soccer, tennis
Club sports for women:
basketball, cross-country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball

GETTING AWAY
Public transportation serves campus: yes
Nearest international airport: San Antonio, TX (10 miles)
Nearest other airport: Austin, TX (85 miles)
Nearest passenger train service: San Antonio, TX (7 miles)
Nearest passenger bus service: San Antonio, TX (5 miles)

PAYING THE BILLS
Institutional employment is available: yes
Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus: 15%
Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: good
Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: no

AFTER GRADUATION
Percent of graduates who pursue further study: 40% within one year of graduation
List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates:
Baylor University, New York University, Trinity University, University of Texas--Austin, University of Texas--San Antonio, University of Texas Health Science Center--San Antonio.
Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: 32% within one year of graduation
List of firms that most frequently hire graduates:
American Funds, AT&T, Bank of America, The Capital Group Companies, Coca-Cola Bottling Co., Department of Justice, Ernst & Young, NationalBank Service, NuStar Energy, Southwest Research Institute, Texas Department of Heath and Human Services, US Department of Defense, USAA, Valero Energy Corporation.
List of most prominent alumni/ae:
  • Mr. Bill Greehey, Chairman of the Board, NuStar Energy
  • Lt. Gen. Marc Cisneros, U.S. Army (ret.), Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, John G. and Marie Stella Kenedy Memorial Foundation Chief Executive Officer
  • Mr. John Quinones, Newsman, ABC News.

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