Saint Martin's University Acceptance Rate
Lacey, Washington · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 3,473
- Admitted
- 2,637
- Yield
- 10%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Saint Martin's University's acceptance rate has fallen from 88.8% in 2014–15 to 75.9% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 680 to 3,473 (+411%) over that period.
Its 75.9% rate makes Saint Martin's University more selective than about 51% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 19 tracked Washington schools, it is more selective than about 74%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (66.5% for women vs 62.7% for men, a 3.8-point gap). Saint Martin's University has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 10% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 680 | 604 | 88.8% | 154 |
| 2015–16 | 945 | 880 | 93.1% | 179 |
| 2016–17 | 1,344 | 1,281 | 95.3% | 241 |
| 2017–18 | 1,368 | 1,334 | 97.5% | 279 |
| 2018–19 | 1,122 | 1,073 | 95.6% | 241 |
| 2019–20 | 1,614 | 1,548 | 95.9% | 337 |
| 2020–21 | 1,704 | 1,605 | 94.2% | 292 |
| 2021–22 | 2,653 | 1,900 | 71.6% | 348 |
| 2022–23 | 2,095 | 1,991 | 95% | 294 |
| 2023–24 | 3,473 | 2,637 | 75.9% | 263 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,440 | 957 | 66.5% |
| Men | 931 | 584 | 62.7% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 500–590 | 12% |
| SAT Math | 470–590 | |
| ACT Composite | 14–22 | 4% |
How Saint Martin's University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Saint Martin's University's acceptance rate?
Saint Martin's University's acceptance rate is 75.9% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (2,637 admitted of 3,473 applicants).
Is Saint Martin's University test optional?
Saint Martin's University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Saint Martin's University?
Saint Martin's University received 3,473 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 2,637.
What SAT score do you need for Saint Martin's University?
Admitted students at Saint Martin's University typically scored 500–590 on SAT Reading/Writing and 470–590 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Saint Martin's University getting harder to get into?
Saint Martin's University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 88.8% in 2014–15 to 75.9% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.stmartin.edu/.