College of Saint Mary

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$21,800

2.01% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$16,235

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

0.269%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

38.2%

974 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

1,011

89.8% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

58.1%

43 Graduates

About

College of Saint Mary is a higher education institution located in Douglas County, NE. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at College of Saint Mary were Registered Nursing (71 degrees awarded), Rehabilitation Science (31 degrees), and General Studies (12 degrees).

In 2021, 319 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at College of Saint Mary. 97.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 2.82% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (229 degrees), 8.18 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (28 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at College of Saint Mary is $21,800, which is $−1,384 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at College of Saint Mary is $21,800, which is $−1,384 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $16,235.

In 2021, 96% of undergraduate students attending College of Saint Mary received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 68% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$21,800

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at College of Saint Mary was $21,800. The cost of tuition at College of Saint Mary is $−1,384 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of College of Saint Mary (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$16,235

2021 Value

7.32%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 College of Saint Mary had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,235. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of College of Saint Mary grew by 7.32%.

This chart compares the average net price of College of Saint Mary (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,369

Room and Board

$864

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at College of Saint Mary was of $9,369 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 1.85% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $864. The cost of books and supplies increased by 1.89% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at College of Saint Mary (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

96%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

68%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

96% of undergraduate students at College of Saint Mary received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 1.05% with respect to 2020, when 95% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at College of Saint Mary (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.269%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at College of Saint Mary was 0.269%, which represents 1 out of the 372 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

College of Saint Mary received 974 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 112% annual growth. Out of those 974 applicants, 372 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 38.2% acceptance rate.

There were 1,011 students enrolled at College of Saint Mary in 2021.

College of Saint Mary has an overall enrollment yield of 25.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

38.2%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

372

Accepted Out of 974

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of College of Saint Mary was 38.2% (372 admissions from 974 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 50%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 112%, while admissions grew by 61.7%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of College of Saint Mary (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

College of Saint Mary had a total enrollment of 1,011 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at College of Saint Mary is 908 students and the part-time enrollment is 103. This means that 89.8% of students enrolled at College of Saint Mary are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at College of Saint Mary, both undergraduate and graduate, is 66.6% White, 17.5% Hispanic or Latino, 7.62% Black or African American, 3.26% Two or More Races, 2.57% Asian, 0.198% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0989% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at College of Saint Mary in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (61.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (23.2%) and Black or African American Female (6.87%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (70.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (7.36%) and White Male (7.36%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

89.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at College of Saint Mary in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,011 students. The full-time enrollment at College of Saint Mary is 908 and the part-time enrollment is 103. This means that 89.8% of students enrolled at College of Saint Mary are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at College of Saint Mary (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

73%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at College of Saint Mary was 73%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), College of Saint Mary had a retention rate approximately the same as its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at College of Saint Mary (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
673 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
177 enrolled students
Black or African American
77 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at College of Saint Mary is 66.6% White, 17.5% Hispanic or Latino, 7.62% Black or African American, 3.26% Two or More Races, 2.57% Asian, 0.198% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0989% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 14 students (1.38%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 301 more women than men received degrees from College of Saint Mary. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at College of Saint Mary is white (229 degrees awarded). There were 8.18 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (28 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at College of Saint Mary is Registered Nursing (71 degrees awarded), followed by Rehabilitation Science (31 degrees) and General Studies (12 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at College of Saint Mary, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Legal (12 degrees awarded), Health (189 degrees), and EDUCATION. (54 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at College of Saint Mary are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,687,701 people), Registered nurses (1,411,994 people), Secondary school teachers (434,118 people), Education administrators (272,741 people), and Other managers (182,503 people).

The most specialized majors at College of Saint Mary in 2021 are Legal (12 degrees awarded), Health (189 degrees), EDUCATION. (54 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (8 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (9 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at College of Saint Mary are Surgeons, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Podiatrists

The most specialized majors at College of Saint Mary are Legal (12 degrees awarded), Health (189 degrees), EDUCATION. (54 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (8 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (9 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at College of Saint Mary are Elementary & secondary schools (2,942,887 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,666,323 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (374,322 people), Outpatient care centers (303,245 people), and Offices of physicians (246,118 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by College of Saint Mary.

Most Common (2020)

Registered Nursing
57 degree-majors awarded
Rehabilitation Science
43 degree-majors awarded
General Studies
12 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at College of Saint Mary was Registered Nursing with 57 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at College of Saint Mary according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

310

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 9 degrees were awarded to men at College of Saint Mary, which is 0.029 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (310).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at College of Saint Mary by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 7 degrees were awarded to men at College of Saint Mary in Teacher Education, which is 0.35 times less than the 20 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 71 degrees were awarded to women at College of Saint Mary in Registered Nursing. There were no male recipients with the same degree.

Time to Complete

47%

100% Completion Time

56%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 47% of students graduating from College of Saint Mary completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 56% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 58% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at College of Saint Mary is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
229 degrees awarded
Black or African American
28 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
27 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at College of Saint Mary is white (229 degrees awarded). There were 8.18 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (28 degrees).

1.25% of degree recipients (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
221 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
28 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
27 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at College of Saint Mary is white female (221 degrees awarded). There were 7.89 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (28 degrees).

Operations

College of Saint Mary has an endowment valued at nearly $28.1M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 5.79M (20.6%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, College of Saint Mary had a total salary expenditure of 27.7M. College of Saint Mary employs 41 Assistant professors, 17 Associate professors and 16 Professors. Most academics at College of Saint Mary are Female Assistant professor (35), Female Associate professor (14), and Female Professor (13).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at College of Saint Mary are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 26 employees, Management, with 25 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 12 employees.

Endowment

$28.1M

2021 Endowment

29.3%

growth from 2020

College of Saint Mary has an endowment valued at about $28.1M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of College of Saint Mary grew 29.3% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $22.3M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at College of Saint Mary (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$14.4M

2021 Salaries

16.4%

growth from 2020

In 2021, College of Saint Mary paid a median of $14.4M in salaries, which represents 51.9% of their overall expenditure ($27.7M) and a 16.4% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$6.65M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, College of Saint Mary paid a total of $6.65M to 84 employees working as instructors, which represents 46.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

41 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

26 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at College of Saint Mary were Assistant professor with 41 employees, Associate professor with 17 employees, and Professor with 16 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at College of Saint Mary were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 26 employees, Management with 25 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 12 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor
Female Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at College of Saint Mary was Female Assistant professor with 35 employees, Female Associate professor with 14 employees, and Female Professor with 13 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at College of Saint Mary.