Saint Martin's University

Since 1895, Saint Martin’s has aspired to be an inclusive community of learners, rooted in tradition and inspired toward progress. Informed by the Catholic intellectual tradition and guided by our Benedictine values, we educate future leaders to be mindful citizens of the world who exhibit wisdom and compassion in thought and through action.Saint Martin’s University is a Catholic Benedictine institution of higher education that empowers students to pursue a lifetime of learning and accomplishment in all areas of human endeavor. Saint Martin’s students learn to make a positive difference in their lives and in the lives of others through the interaction of faith, reason and service. Saint Martin’s University honours both the sacredness of the individual and the significance of community in the ongoing journey of becoming. Saint Martin’s University is one of 18 Benedictine colleges and universities in the United States and Canada and the only one west of the Rocky Mountains. Saint Martin’s University's undergraduate majors span the liberal arts and sciences, business, education and engineering. Saint Martin’s University prides itself on its smaller class sizes, a wide array of opportunities to conduct research projects, participate in practicums, cultural activities, and internships. Saint Martin’s University’s graduate programs differ from undergraduate programs by requiring, among other things, greater: depth of study; demands on student intellectual or creative capacities; knowledge of the literature of the field; and ongoing student engagement in research, scholarship, creative expression, and/or relevant professional practice.Saint Martin’s University is located in Lacey, Washington, adjacent to Olympia, the state capital. The population of the Lacey area is about 50,000, and that of Thurston County — which includes the greater Olympia area of Lacey, Olympia and Tumwater — is about 280,000. Located near the shores of South Puget Sound, Saint Martin’s is conveniently located 30 minutes from Tacoma, less than an hour from Seattle, and two hours from Portland, Oregon.