St. Mary's University Acceptance Rate
San Antonio, Texas · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 5,203
- Admitted
- 4,628
- Yield
- 11.5%
- 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, St. Mary's University's acceptance rate has risen from 59.5% in 2014–15 to 88.9% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 4,282 to 5,203 (+22%) over that period.
Its 88.9% rate makes St. Mary's University more selective than about 23% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 65 tracked Texas schools, it is more selective than about 32%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (91.4% for women vs 85.8% for men, a 5.6-point gap). St. Mary's University has been test-optional since 2023–24. Of admitted students, 11.5% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 4,282 | 2,546 | 59.5% | 469 |
| 2015–16 | 5,832 | 3,219 | 55.2% | 593 |
| 2016–17 | 4,346 | 3,375 | 77.7% | 587 |
| 2017–18 | 4,468 | 3,570 | 79.9% | 643 |
| 2018–19 | 5,350 | 4,011 | 75% | 640 |
| 2019–20 | 4,861 | 3,822 | 78.6% | 545 |
| 2020–21 | 5,210 | 4,451 | 85.4% | 514 |
| 2021–22 | 4,305 | 3,808 | 88.5% | 606 |
| 2022–23 | 5,369 | 4,629 | 86.2% | 529 |
| 2023–24 | 5,203 | 4,628 | 88.9% | 530 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 3,230 | 2,953 | 91.4% |
| Men | 1,953 | 1,675 | 85.8% |
| Unknown | 20 | 0 | 0% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 500–590 | 25% |
| SAT Math | 480–560 | |
| ACT Composite | 16–23 | 7% |
How St. Mary'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 St. Mary's University's acceptance rate?
St. Mary's University's acceptance rate is 88.9% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (4,628 admitted of 5,203 applicants).
Is St. Mary's University test optional?
St. Mary's University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to St. Mary's University?
St. Mary's University received 5,203 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 4,628.
What SAT score do you need for St. Mary's University?
Admitted students at St. Mary's University typically scored 500–590 on SAT Reading/Writing and 480–560 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is St. Mary's University getting harder to get into?
St. Mary's University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 59.5% in 2014–15 to 88.9% 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: www.stmarytx.edu/.