Regional university
#9 Best colleges for NAIA athletes in AmericaCollege of Saint Mary
Omaha, NE · Private nonprofit · 4-year
Your real cost
Average price after aid $16,590 a year
Median debt at graduation: $24,250 (all students)
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Rankings
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In America
- Best colleges for NAIA athletes in America#9 of 221
- Colleges with the most faculty per student in America#58 of 704
- Most affordable colleges with strong academics in America#95 of 690
- Lowest net price for middle-income families in America#100 of 682
- Best colleges for exercise science and kinesiology in America#163 of 950
- Best small colleges in America#169 of 906
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- Best colleges for nursing in America#201 of 1,068
- Best colleges for business in America#326 of 1,563
- Best colleges for education in America#279 of 1,318
- Most selective colleges in America#153 of 683
- Colleges with the best earnings for the price in America#154 of 681
- Best colleges for psychology in America#343 of 1,418
- Best colleges in America#450 of 1,829
In Nebraska
- Best small colleges in Nebraska#1 of 12
- Best colleges in Nebraska#2 of 19
- Best colleges for biology and pre-med in Nebraska#2 of 17
- Best colleges for business in Nebraska#2 of 17
- Best colleges for NAIA athletes in Nebraska#1 of 8
- Colleges with the best earnings for the price in Nebraska#1 of 8
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- Lowest net price for middle-income families in Nebraska#1 of 8
- Colleges with the most faculty per student in Nebraska#1 of 8
- Most affordable colleges with strong academics in Nebraska#1 of 8
- Most selective colleges in Nebraska#1 of 8
- Best colleges for education in Nebraska#2 of 16
- Best colleges for English in Nebraska#2 of 16
- Best colleges for mathematics in Nebraska#2 of 16
- Best colleges for psychology in Nebraska#2 of 16
- Best colleges for art and design in Nebraska#2 of 15
- Best test-optional colleges in Nebraska#2 of 14
- Best colleges for exercise science and kinesiology in Nebraska#2 of 13
- Best colleges for chemistry in Nebraska#2 of 12
- Best colleges for nursing in Nebraska#2 of 10
Academic Excellence
Each measure counts for the share shown.
- Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.61%
- First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.80%
- Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,150 · ACT 22
- Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.8 to 1
- Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$14,423
Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.
Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))
What families pay, by income
Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.
| Family income | Price after aid |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | |
| Over $110,000 |
Full cost of attendance before aid: $35,971 a year.
Use the college’s net price calculator for your own estimate.
Cost and value
Federal data: what families pay after aid, what graduates earn, and what they owe.
| Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS) | 482 |
|---|---|
| Men and women Undergraduates, fall 2023 (College Scorecard) | Men 0% · Women 100% |
| First-generation students Share of students who are first-generation, by the College Scorecard’s definition | 26% |
| Total students | 733 |
| Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid | $16,590 |
| Cost of attendance (per year) | $35,971 |
| Median federal debt at graduation | $24,250 |
| Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time | 61% |
| Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients Finishing within 6 years (College Scorecard) | 60% |
| Graduation rate for first-generation students Finishing within 6 years (College Scorecard) | 63% |
| Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years Borrowers who repaid at least $1 of principal within 3 years (College Scorecard) | 63% |
| First-year retention | 80% |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $54,338 |
| Admission rate | 45% |
| Application fee Undergraduate application fee, 2023–24 (IPEDS) | No application fee |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 39% |
| Average SAT | 1150 |
|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | — |
| SAT math | — |
| ACT composite | 18–26 |
| Test policy | Considered but not required |
Value: Good · Top 39% (how it’s computed)
Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.
Earnings by major
Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).
| Major | Median earnings |
|---|---|
| Nursing | |
| Rehabilitation and therapy |
Also offered (no earnings published yet): Allied health, Biology, Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians, Business administration, Chemistry, Clinical and counseling psychology, English, Fine arts, Human Biology, Kinesiology and exercise science, Liberal arts, Mathematics, Paralegal studies, Physical Sciences, Pre-health, Psychology, Religious Education, Secondary education, Special education, Teacher education, Theology.
What students study most
Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).
| Field | Share of degrees |
|---|---|
| Health professions | |
| Parks, recreation and fitness | |
| Liberal arts and general studies | |
| Education | |
| Psychology |
Campus life
| School colors | |
|---|---|
| Setting | City |
| Part-time undergraduates | 3% |
| Undergraduates aged 25 and older | 23% |
| On-campus room and board (per year) | $9,084 |
| Sports | NAIA · Great Plains Athletic Conference |
| ROTC | Army · Air Force |
| Study abroad | Offered |
| Students per faculty member | 8 to 1 |
| Faculty who are full-time | 60%Of instructional faculty, fall 2023 (College Scorecard) |
| Endowment per student | $40,763Endowment at the end of fiscal year 2023, per full-time-equivalent student (IPEDS) |
| Dorm space | For about 61% of studentsCampus beds divided by undergraduate enrollment. Not how many students live on campus (IPEDS) |
| Nearest airport with scheduled flights | Eppley Airfield (OMA)About 8 miles away in a straight line (OurAirports) |
| Town population | 488,8372020–2024 five-year estimate (U.S. Census Bureau) |
| Nearest city of 250,000 people or more | OmahaThe campus is in or next to this city |
| Average temperature in January | 23°F1991–2020 normal, from OMAHA #1, NE US, about 8 miles away (NOAA) |
| Average temperature in July | 76°F1991–2020 normal, from OMAHA #1, NE US, about 8 miles away (NOAA) |
Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors.
Campus safety reports
On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.
| Category | This campus | U.S. rate |
|---|---|---|
| Rape | 0.00 | 0.07 |
| Robbery | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Aggravated assault | 0.00 | 0.04 |
| Burglary | 0.00 | 0.08 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 0.00 | 0.15 |
Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.
Questions families ask
- What is College of Saint Mary’s Compass Score?
- Very good (grade B+). It ranks in the top 25% of rated colleges. The grade comes from outcomes (40%: graduation, retention and earnings), entering students (40%: test scores and selectivity), cost (15%: debt and price after aid) and teaching (5%: class size), all from federal data.
- How much does College of Saint Mary cost after financial aid?
- The average net price is $16,590 a year for students who receive federal aid, after grants and scholarships. What your family pays depends on income; the college’s net price calculator gives your own estimate.
- How hard is it to get into College of Saint Mary?
- College of Saint Mary admitted 45% of applicants in the most recent federal data.
- How do College of Saint Mary’s graduates do?
- 61% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years; the median earnings of former students ten years after entry are $54,338; the median federal debt at graduation is $24,250.
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About this school’s data
- IPEDS unit ID 181604
- Carnegie classification: Master's university (medium programs)
- Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
- Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Roman Catholic
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