Saint Martin's University

Saint Martin's University, also known as SMU, is a private, coeducational college located in Lacey, Washington, United States. It was founded in the year 1895 by monks in the Roman Catholic Order of Saint Benedict. It is one of 18 Benedictine institutions in the United States and Canada. Initially, It was known as Saint Martin's college, and it received its present name in the year 2005. The campus is situated on an area of 300 acres. SMU hosts students from countries all over the world.

Saint Martin's University hosts several active clubs and organizations. A few of these are the Non-Traditional Students Club, American Society of Mechanical, Alternative Sports Club, Japanese Neko Club, and Black Student Union, among others.

Saint Martin's University Highlights

Where Saint Martin's University stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in therapy and counseling, education and teaching, engineering, and business and management.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Large number of students.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available
• ROTC
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Students

The student enrollment at Saint Martin's University was 1,605 in 2007 (1,325 full-time equivalent).

About 47% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 53% of the class.

Undergrads are 80% of enrolled students and graduate students are 20%.

About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 99% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 100% are full-time and 0% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Saint Martin's University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

Saint Martin's University provides on-campus housing for 423 of its 1,325 (full-time) students (as of 2007). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Saint Martin's University Athletics

Saint Martin's University is in the Great Northwest Athletic Conference for major sports.

Saint Martin's University offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 10 male students received the aid (men were 50% of those receiving aid) and 10 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 50% of students receiving such aid) .

Saint Martin's University Admissions (2007)

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