Campus & Student Life at Saint Martin’s University

Home to about 1,394 undergraduates in 2020, Saint Martin’s is a small, private university located in Lacey, Washington. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Saint Martin’s offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Saint Martin’s can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Saint Martin’s Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Saint Martin's University is Affiliated With the Roman Catholic Faith.

Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the Roman Catholic faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best Roman Catholic Colleges and Universities.

Saint Martin's Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 11.0% of the student population at Saint Martin's. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Saint Martin's Disability Services.

Saint Martin's for the Military

While not a "service academy", Saint Martin's does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. There is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Saint Martin's Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Saint Martin's for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Saint Martin's University

Saint Martin's offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Saint Martin's University

Saint Martin's has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,394 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,253 (89.9%). Part-time attendance was 141 (10.1%).

Saint Martin's University is Ranked #235 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Saint Martin's receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Saint Martin's #235 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Saint Martin's by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Saint Martin's Diversity Guide.

Saint Martin's University Competes in the NCAA

Saint Martin's has a total of 219 student athletes, 113 men and 106 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Saint Martin's University Athletics