What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | St. Mary's University course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus BC | 4 | 4 MT 2412 | |
| Biology | 4 | 8 BL 1401 and 1402 | |
| Chemistry | 4 | 8 CH 1401 and 1402 | |
| Psychology | 5 | 3 PS 1301 | |
| Statistics | 4 | 4 MT 2303 | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 EC 2301 | |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 EC 2303 | |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 3 ES 1373 |
Show all 26 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus BC | 4 | 4 MT 2412 | |
| Biology | 4 | 8 BL 1401 and 1402 | |
| Chemistry | 4 | 8 CH 1401 and 1402 | |
| Psychology | 5 | 3 PS 1301 | |
| Statistics | 4 | 4 MT 2303 | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 EC 2301 | |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 EC 2303 | |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 3 ES 1373 | |
| European History | 4 | 6 HS 2321 and HS 2322 | |
| Computer Science Principles | 4 | 3 CS 1301 | |
| Art History | 4 | 3 AR 2362 (to be used as elective credit only) | |
| Music Theory | 3 | 6 MU 1321 and 1322 | |
| Art – Studio | 4 | 3 AR 2361 (to be used as elective credit only) | |
| Calculus AB or AB subscore on BC exam | 4 | 4 MT 2412 | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 5 | 3 PO 1314 | |
| History (U.S.) | 4 | 6 HS 1301 and 1302 | |
| Language and Composition | 4 | 3 EN 1311 | |
| Literature and Composition | 4 | 3 EN 2399 | |
| Modern Languages | 3 | 6 1311, 1312 | |
| Modern Languages | 4 | 9 1311, 1312, 2311 | |
| Modern Languages | 5 | 12 1311, 1312, 2311, 2312 – fulfills foreign…12 1311, 1312, 2311, 2312 – fulfills foreign language requirements | |
| Physics Part 1 | 4 | 4 PY 1401 | |
| Physics Part 1 | 5 | 8 PY 1401 and 1402 | |
| Physics Part C (Electricity and Magnetism) | 4 | 3 PY 2404 (must take 1-hour lab) | |
| Physics Part C (Mechanics) | 4 | 3 PY 1404 (must take 1-hour lab) | |
| Precalculus | 4 | 4 MT 1411 | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 5 | 6 SP 3331 and 3341 | |
| Topics in Programming Languages | 4 | 3 CS 1320 | |
| U.S. Government | 4 | 3 PO 1311 |
Source: stmarytx.edu · checked September 25, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 35 |
| Business Administration and Management | 30 |
| Political Science and Government | 29 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 29 |
| Finance | 26 |
| Criminology | 25 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 22 |
| Forensic Science and Technology | 21 |
Show the other 28 majors
| Psychology | 16 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 14 |
| English Language and Literature | 14 |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 13 |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | 12 |
| Computer Engineering | 12 |
| International/Globalization Studies | 11 |
| Computer Science | 10 |
| Accounting | 9 |
| History | 7 |
| Mathematics | 6 |
| Biochemistry | 6 |
| Art Teacher Education | 5 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 5 |
| Environmental Science | 5 |
| Sociology | 4 |
| Music | 4 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 3 |
| Engineering Science | 3 |
| Philosophy | 3 |
| Computer Software Engineering | 2 |
| Industrial Engineering | 2 |
| Chemistry | 2 |
| General Studies | 1 |
| Theology/Theological Studies | 1 |
| Physics | 1 |
| Economics | 1 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Lone Star Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Tennis
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Lone Star Conference
Basketball, Golf, Other Sports, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball
ROTC
Air Force
Faith groups
Cru, Hillel
Also
Honors college, Study abroad
Greek life
6% of men in fraternities · 6% of women in sororities · 6% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2017–18)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), valormovement.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
2,763,006 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
San Antonio International (SAT)
Nearest hub airport
San Antonio International (SAT)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 13.3 of 20
Elevation
751 ft
Time zone
Central
January low
41°F
July high
96°F
Annual snowfall
0.1 in
Days at 90°F or higher
141 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,030 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Our Lady of the Lake University2 mi
- Trinity University5 mi
- University of the Incarnate Word6 mi
- Hallmark University7 mi
- The University of Texas at San Antonio10 mi
- Texas A&M University-San Antonio11 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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