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Saint Martin's University

  • LocationLacey, WA
  • Type and sizePrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 1,505 students
  • SponsorSt. Martin's Abbey (Benedictine monastery)
  • TraditionBenedictine
Official website

Saint Martin's University in Lacey, Washington, is a Catholic and Benedictine university and the educational apostolate of St. Martin's Abbey. The Office of Campus Ministry lists a Mass at 4:45 PM Monday through Friday in the Abbey Church, a student-led Sunday Mass at 2 PM, and scheduled reconciliation on Sunday and Wednesday. A Bachelor of Arts major in Theology and Religious Studies is offered, and the core includes COR 110 Religious Studies.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 2

  • Monday–Friday4:45 PMAbbey Church · During fall and spring semesters.
  • Sunday2:00 PMAbbey Church · Student-led liturgy during the academic year.

Confession 2

  • Sunday1:30 PMAbbey Church, Reconciliation Room in the Cloister Hallway
  • Wednesday12:45 PMAbbey Church, Reconciliation Room in the Cloister Hallway

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 12, 2026.

Sources for these times (2)
  1. Office of Campus Ministry | Saint Martin's Universitystmartin.edu/directory/offices-departments-directory/office-campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Monday-Friday at 4:45 p.m. - Daily Mass, Abbey Church”
    Daily Mass is held Monday through Friday at 4:45 PM in the Abbey Church.
    “Sunday at 1:30 p.m. & Wednesday at 12:45 p.m. - Reconciliation, Abbey Church Reconciliation Room in the Cloister Hallway”
    Reconciliation is offered Sundays at 1:30 PM and Wednesdays at 12:45 PM in the Abbey Church.
    “Sunday at 1:30 p.m. & Wednesday at 12:45 p.m. - Reconciliation, Abbey Church Reconciliation Room in the Cloister Hallway”
    Reconciliation is offered Sundays at 1:30 PM and Wednesdays at 12:45 PM in the Abbey Church.
  2. Prayer, liturgy and faith formation | Saint Martin's Universitystmartin.edu/directory/offices-departments-directory/office-campus-ministry/prayer-liturgy-and-faith-formation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Campus Ministry coordinates student-led liturgies on Sundays 2 p.m. in the Abbey Church (held during the academic year).”
    Campus ministry coordinates student-led Sunday liturgies at 2 PM in the Abbey Church.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Saint Martin's University, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.25 miSacred Heart Catholic Church: 0.3 mi1Office of Campus Ministry (Saint Martin's University): 0.1 miSaint Martin's University (campus)N0.1 mi
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  1. Sacred Heart Catholic Church — 0.3 mi · 812 Bowker Street Southeast, Lacey

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

BSacramental life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Sacramental life

77 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Weekday Mass on campus during the academic yearEvery weekday (5 or more weekdays) (Monday through Friday at 4:45 PM in the Abbey Church, during fall and spring semesters.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Office of Campus Ministry | Saint Martin's Universitystmartin.edu/directory/offices-departments-directory/office-campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Monday-Friday at 4:45 p.m. - Daily Mass, Abbey Church”
      Daily Mass is held Monday through Friday at 4:45 PM in the Abbey Church.
    2. Prayer, liturgy and faith formation | Saint Martin's Universitystmartin.edu/directory/offices-departments-directory/office-campus-ministry/prayer-liturgy-and-faith-formation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students are also always welcome at daily Mass with the monastic community, held at 4:45 p.m. in the Abbey Church during the academic year.”
      Students are welcome at daily Mass at 4:45 PM in the Abbey Church during the academic year.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Sunday Mass on campus (including Saturday vigil)One weekend Mass (One weekend Mass on campus (Sunday 2 PM).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Office of Campus Ministry | Saint Martin's Universitystmartin.edu/directory/offices-departments-directory/office-campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sunday at 2 p.m. - Sunday Mass, Abbey Church”
      A Sunday Mass is held at 2 PM in the Abbey Church.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Scheduled confession on campusOne or two scheduled times per week (Two scheduled times per week (Sunday 1:30 PM and Wednesday 12:45 PM).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Office of Campus Ministry | Saint Martin's Universitystmartin.edu/directory/offices-departments-directory/office-campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sunday at 1:30 p.m. & Wednesday at 12:45 p.m. - Reconciliation, Abbey Church Reconciliation Room in the Cloister Hallway”
      Reconciliation is offered Sundays at 1:30 PM and Wednesdays at 12:45 PM in the Abbey Church.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Eucharistic adorationWeekly scheduled adoration (Adoration is listed among weekly opportunities.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Prayer, liturgy and faith formation | Saint Martin's Universitystmartin.edu/directory/offices-departments-directory/office-campus-ministry/prayer-liturgy-and-faith-formation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Weekly opportunities for peer-to-peer prayer & faith formation”
      Weekly peer-to-peer prayer and faith formation opportunities include Rosary Group, Faith Sharing, Adoration, Women's Group and Bible Study.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priests serving studentsAt least one full-time priest chaplain (or a resident community of priests serving campus ministry) (Two priests of the monastic community are listed as University Chaplain.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Fr. Damien-Joseph Rappuhn, OSB | Saint Martin's Universitystmartin.edu/directory/faculty-staff-directory/damien-joseph-rappuhn-osb · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Damien-Joseph Rappuhn, OSB”
      A named Benedictine priest is listed as University Chaplain.
      “University Chaplain”
      The directory lists the role University Chaplain for Fr. Rappuhn.
    2. Fr. Paul Weckert, O.S.B. | Saint Martin's Universitystmartin.edu/directory/faculty-staff-directory/fr-paul-weckert-osb · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “University Chaplain”
      The directory lists Fr. Paul Weckert, O.S.B. as University Chaplain.
      “Fr. Paul Weckert, O.S.B.”
      A named Benedictine priest is listed as University Chaplain and Assistant Campus Minister.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Chapel open for prayer on campusYes (The Abbey Church is open to the public for prayer.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Prayer, liturgy and faith formation | Saint Martin's Universitystmartin.edu/directory/offices-departments-directory/office-campus-ministry/prayer-liturgy-and-faith-formation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The public is always welcome to share in the prayer life at the Abbey.”
      The Abbey, where the Abbey Church is located, is open to the public for prayer.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration6 to 11 times a week (8 weekly times documented: 6 Mass, 2 confession, 0 adoration.)Computed from the verified Mass, confession, and adoration times listed on this page (each day a time is offered counts once).
DTheology and core curriculum: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Theology and core curriculum

47 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Theology or religious studies courses required of all bachelor's studentsOne course (COR 110 Religious Studies is the required theology course; the Humanities option COR 210R is not counted.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Undergraduate Catalog 2026-27 | Saint Martin's Universitystmartin.edu/documents/undergraduate-catalog-2026-27 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “COR110 Religious Studies (3)”
      COR 110 Religious Studies is a three-credit core course.
      “COR110 and COR340W are not fulfilled with AA-DTA degree and are required of all transfer students.”
      COR 110 is a core requirement, not met by the AA-DTA degree.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Required theology includes explicitly Catholic content (Scripture, Catholic tradition, sacraments)Catholic theology is one option among several (Religious Studies is generic (academic study of religion).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Undergraduate Catalog 2026-27 | Saint Martin's Universitystmartin.edu/documents/undergraduate-catalog-2026-27 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “COR110 Religious Studies (3)”
      COR 110 Religious Studies is a three-credit core course.
  • No: the school does not offer this, so it earns no points.
    Philosophy courses required of all bachelor's studentsNone required (Philosophy is an option within COR 210 and COR 340; no philosophy course is required of all students.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Undergraduate Catalog 2026-27 | Saint Martin's Universitystmartin.edu/documents/undergraduate-catalog-2026-27 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “COR 210P — Philosophy”
      Philosophy is one option within the COR 210 Humanities requirement, not a separate required course.
      “A seminar on critical philosophical inquiry of the human condition, right conduct, and problems of rationality”
      COR 340 Ethics and the Dignity of Work is a philosophy-centered seminar that is one option in the Ora et Labora requirement.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Core curriculum explicitly draws on the Catholic intellectual traditionYes, stated in the catalog or core description
    Sources (1)
    1. Undergraduate Catalog 2026-27 | Saint Martin's Universitystmartin.edu/documents/undergraduate-catalog-2026-27 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “translates the Catholic intellectual tradition and Benedictine foundations of the university”
      The Core Program translates the Catholic intellectual tradition and Benedictine foundations into academic practice.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Theology or religious studies major offeredYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Undergraduate Catalog 2026-27 | Saint Martin's Universitystmartin.edu/documents/undergraduate-catalog-2026-27 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Major in Theology and Religious Studies (33 semester hours)”
      A Bachelor of Arts major in Theology and Religious Studies (33 semester hours) is offered.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Publicly affirms Ex Corde Ecclesiae in mission or governance documentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
CCampus culture and residence life: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Campus culture and residence life

67 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffing (chaplains, ministers, and professional staff)Two to four (Four professional staff: director, assistant director for pastoral ministry, assistant director and university chaplain, and assistant campus minister and university chaplain.)
    Sources (4)
    1. Nick Coffman | Saint Martin's Universitystmartin.edu/directory/faculty-staff-directory/nick-coffman · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Director of Campus Ministry”
      The directory lists Nick Coffman as Director of Campus Ministry.
    2. Paul Prevou | Saint Martin's Universitystmartin.edu/directory/faculty-staff-directory/paul-prevou · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Assistant Director, Pastoral Ministry”
      The directory lists Paul Prevou as Assistant Director, Pastoral Ministry.
    3. Fr. Damien-Joseph Rappuhn, OSB | Saint Martin's Universitystmartin.edu/directory/faculty-staff-directory/damien-joseph-rappuhn-osb · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Damien-Joseph Rappuhn, OSB”
      A named Benedictine priest is listed as University Chaplain.
    4. Fr. Paul Weckert, O.S.B. | Saint Martin's Universitystmartin.edu/directory/faculty-staff-directory/fr-paul-weckert-osb · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Paul Weckert, O.S.B.”
      A named Benedictine priest is listed as University Chaplain and Assistant Campus Minister.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Retreats offered to students each yearOne to three (Two retreats listed: the New Student Retreat and the Sacred Encounters Retreat.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats | Saint Martin's Universitystmartin.edu/directory/offices-departments-directory/office-campus-ministry/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All new and new-to-faith students are welcome at the 24-hour, overnight retreat at the beginning of the fall semester.”
      The New Student Retreat is an overnight retreat at the beginning of the fall semester.
      “The annual Sacred Encounters Retreat is open to all students who wish to delve deeper into their spiritual journey”
      The Sacred Encounters Retreat is an annual retreat, typically held in January.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic student organizations and faith-formation groupsThree or more (Four or more peer-to-peer faith groups listed (Rosary Group, Faith Sharing, Women's Group, Bible Study, plus Adoration).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Prayer, liturgy and faith formation | Saint Martin's Universitystmartin.edu/directory/offices-departments-directory/office-campus-ministry/prayer-liturgy-and-faith-formation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Weekly opportunities for peer-to-peer prayer & faith formation”
      Weekly peer-to-peer prayer and faith formation opportunities include Rosary Group, Faith Sharing, Adoration, Women's Group and Bible Study.
  • No: the school does not offer this, so it earns no points.
    Single-sex residence optionsCoed housing only (The residential village is described as coeducational.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Housing | Saint Martin's Universitystmartin.edu/student-life/housing · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Our coeducational residential village, which includes traditional residential halls and apartments”
      The residential village is coeducational.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Overnight guest policy in residence hallsOvernight guests of the opposite sex not permitted (Overnight guests are not permitted.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Handbook (effective August 11, 2026) | Saint Martin's Universitystmartin.edu/documents/student-handbook · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Overnight Guests: Overnight guests are not permitted.”
      Overnight guests are not permitted in residence halls.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith life in residence halls (hall chaplains, hall Masses, or faith-based living communities)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Office or senior officer for mission and Catholic identityNot enough information: not found in official sources.
BService and Catholic social teaching: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Service and Catholic social teaching

79 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service or volunteer centerYes
    Sources (2)
    1. Office of Campus Ministry | Saint Martin's Universitystmartin.edu/directory/offices-departments-directory/office-campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “community-based volunteer and immersion service opportunities”
      Campus ministry, with the monastic community, offers community-based volunteer and immersion service opportunities.
    2. Service and community engagement | Saint Martin's Universitystmartin.edu/student-life/spiritual-life-service/service-and-community-engagement · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Community Kitchen is a year-round service opportunity”
      Community Kitchen is a year-round service opportunity in downtown Olympia.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Service-learning or community engagement in the curriculumAvailable (courses or programs) (Service immersion is offered through the ED495 course; it is not required of all students.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Office of Campus Ministry | Saint Martin's Universitystmartin.edu/directory/offices-departments-directory/office-campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “students take part in a course bound trip by enrolling in ED495: Social Justice in Action”
      Spring break immersions in Los Angeles and Tacoma are offered through ED495 Social Justice in Action.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Catholic social teaching in the curriculum (course, minor, center, or core requirement)Offered (course, minor, or center) (Catholic Social Teaching is named as a guide.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Social justice | Saint Martin's Universitystmartin.edu/student-life/spiritual-life-service/social-justice · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The idea of social justice is fundamental to the Benedictine values and Catholic Social Teaching that guide Saint Martin’s University.”
      Catholic Social Teaching is named as a guide for the university's social justice work.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Pro-life engagement (student pro-life group, support for pregnant and parenting students, or institutional initiatives)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersion trips, poverty, migration, or care-for-creation initiatives)Two or more (Immersion trips (Los Angeles, Tacoma, Seattle) and food-security service programs.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Office of Campus Ministry | Saint Martin's Universitystmartin.edu/directory/offices-departments-directory/office-campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “students take part in a course bound trip by enrolling in ED495: Social Justice in Action”
      Spring break immersions in Los Angeles and Tacoma are offered through ED495 Social Justice in Action.
      “During the fall semester, students have the opportunity to attend an independent trip to Seattle”
      An independent fall trip to Seattle to visit Catholic social services is offered.
    2. Service and community engagement | Saint Martin's Universitystmartin.edu/student-life/spiritual-life-service/service-and-community-engagement · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Community Kitchen is a year-round service opportunity”
      Community Kitchen is a year-round service opportunity in downtown Olympia.
      “Thurston County Food Bank is a service opportunity where students volunteer”
      Thurston County Food Bank is a service opportunity for students.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service explicitly rooted in the Catholic mission (run with campus ministry or the mission office, or framed by Catholic social teaching)Yes
    Sources (1)
    1. Office of Campus Ministry | Saint Martin's Universitystmartin.edu/directory/offices-departments-directory/office-campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “community-based volunteer and immersion service opportunities”
      Campus ministry, with the monastic community, offers community-based volunteer and immersion service opportunities.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • Daily Mass is held Monday through Friday at 4:45 PM in the Abbey Church, and a student-led Mass is held on Sundays.
    Sources (2)
    1. Office of Campus Ministry | Saint Martin's Universitystmartin.edu/directory/offices-departments-directory/office-campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Monday-Friday at 4:45 p.m. - Daily Mass, Abbey Church”
      Daily Mass is held Monday through Friday at 4:45 PM in the Abbey Church.
    2. Prayer, liturgy and faith formation | Saint Martin's Universitystmartin.edu/directory/offices-departments-directory/office-campus-ministry/prayer-liturgy-and-faith-formation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Campus Ministry coordinates student-led liturgies on Sundays 2 p.m. in the Abbey Church (held during the academic year).”
      Campus ministry coordinates student-led Sunday liturgies at 2 PM in the Abbey Church.
  • Reconciliation is scheduled twice weekly, on Sunday and Wednesday, in the Abbey Church.
    Sources (1)
    1. Office of Campus Ministry | Saint Martin's Universitystmartin.edu/directory/offices-departments-directory/office-campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sunday at 1:30 p.m. & Wednesday at 12:45 p.m. - Reconciliation, Abbey Church Reconciliation Room in the Cloister Hallway”
      Reconciliation is offered Sundays at 1:30 PM and Wednesdays at 12:45 PM in the Abbey Church.
  • A Bachelor of Arts major in Theology and Religious Studies is offered, and the core translates the Catholic intellectual tradition into its program.
    Sources (1)
    1. Undergraduate Catalog 2026-27 | Saint Martin's Universitystmartin.edu/documents/undergraduate-catalog-2026-27 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Major in Theology and Religious Studies (33 semester hours)”
      A Bachelor of Arts major in Theology and Religious Studies (33 semester hours) is offered.
      “translates the Catholic intellectual tradition and Benedictine foundations of the university”
      The Core Program translates the Catholic intellectual tradition and Benedictine foundations into academic practice.
  • Campus ministry offers immersion trips and food-security service programs.
    Sources (2)
    1. Office of Campus Ministry | Saint Martin's Universitystmartin.edu/directory/offices-departments-directory/office-campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “students take part in a course bound trip by enrolling in ED495: Social Justice in Action”
      Spring break immersions in Los Angeles and Tacoma are offered through ED495 Social Justice in Action.
    2. Service and community engagement | Saint Martin's Universitystmartin.edu/student-life/spiritual-life-service/service-and-community-engagement · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Community Kitchen is a year-round service opportunity”
      Community Kitchen is a year-round service opportunity in downtown Olympia.
      “Thurston County Food Bank is a service opportunity where students volunteer”
      Thurston County Food Bank is a service opportunity for students.

Concerns

  • Only one required theology course, COR 110 Religious Studies, is listed in the core; the core does not require a Catholic theology course.
    Sources (1)
    1. Undergraduate Catalog 2026-27 | Saint Martin's Universitystmartin.edu/documents/undergraduate-catalog-2026-27 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “COR110 Religious Studies (3)”
      COR 110 Religious Studies is a three-credit core course.
  • No philosophy course is required of all students; philosophy is one option within the core.
    Sources (1)
    1. Undergraduate Catalog 2026-27 | Saint Martin's Universitystmartin.edu/documents/undergraduate-catalog-2026-27 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “COR 210P — Philosophy”
      Philosophy is one option within the COR 210 Humanities requirement, not a separate required course.
      “A seminar on critical philosophical inquiry of the human condition, right conduct, and problems of rationality”
      COR 340 Ethics and the Dignity of Work is a philosophy-centered seminar that is one option in the Ora et Labora requirement.
  • Overnight guests are not permitted in residence halls.
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Handbook (effective August 11, 2026) | Saint Martin's Universitystmartin.edu/documents/student-handbook · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Overnight Guests: Overnight guests are not permitted.”
      Overnight guests are not permitted in residence halls.

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Campus ministry home

Office of Campus Ministry (Saint Martin's University)

  • Address: 5000 Abbey Way SE, Lacey, WA (ZIP code not shown on pages reviewed)
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: Raven's Haven Hospitality Lounge (Harned Hall 109), Abbey Church (Mass, reconciliation, prayer)

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Catholic clubs and student life

16 groups and regular activities · 4 on campus, 4 off campus, 8 location not published

Retreats 2

  • New Student RetreatOff campus
    Beginning of fall semester
    24-hour overnight retreat away from campus for new students.
    stmartin.edu
  • Sacred Encounters Retreat
    Typically January
    Annual weekend retreat drawing on the Catholic Christian tradition; open to all students.
    stmartin.edu

Service 5

  • Community Kitchen (Olympia)Off campus
    First Friday of each month
    Volunteers prepare and serve dinner at a downtown Olympia kitchen.
    stmartin.edu
  • Spring break service immersions (Los Angeles and Tacoma)Off campus
    Spring break, through ED495
    Immersions at Homeboy Industries and Dolores Mission in Los Angeles and L'Arche Tahoma Hope in Tacoma.
    stmartin.edu
  • Fall service trip to SeattleOff campus
    Fall semester
    Independent trip to visit Catholic social services in Seattle.
    stmartin.edu
  • Thurston County Food Bank volunteering
    Students organize food for families experiencing food insecurity.
    stmartin.edu
  • Catholic Relief Services campus chapter
    Advocacy, learning and service opportunities.
    stmartin.edu

Liturgy and prayer 3

  • Daily Mass with the monastic communityOn campus
    Monday through Friday, 4:45 PM
    Daily Mass in the Abbey Church during fall and spring semesters.
    stmartin.edu, stmartin.edu
  • Sunday student-led MassOn campus
    Sundays, 2 PM
    Student-led liturgy in the Abbey Church; students serve as lectors, musicians and acolytes.
    stmartin.edu
  • ReconciliationOn campus
    Sundays 1:30 PM and Wednesdays 12:45 PM
    Reconciliation in the Abbey Church Reconciliation Room.
    stmartin.edu

Social life 1

  • Free coffee with Campus MinistryOn campus
    Monday through Thursday, 8:30 to 10:30 AM
    Coffee and fellowship in Harned Hall 109.
    stmartin.edu

Faith formation 5

  • Rosary Group
    Weekly peer-to-peer prayer group listed by campus ministry.
    stmartin.edu
  • Faith Sharing
    Weekly peer-to-peer faith sharing listed by campus ministry.
    stmartin.edu
  • Adoration (peer-to-peer)
    Weekly adoration listed among campus ministry opportunities; time not stated.
    stmartin.edu
  • Women's Group
    Weekly peer-to-peer women's group listed by campus ministry.
    stmartin.edu
  • Bible Study
    Weekly Bible study listed by campus ministry.
    stmartin.edu

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Campus ministry

Sources (3)
  1. Office of Campus Ministry | Saint Martin's Universitystmartin.edu/directory/offices-departments-directory/office-campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Harned Hall 109 & 111”
    The campus ministry office is in Harned Hall 109 and 111.
    “community-based volunteer and immersion service opportunities”
    Campus ministry, with the monastic community, offers community-based volunteer and immersion service opportunities.
    “Harned Hall 109 & 111”
    The campus ministry office is in Harned Hall 109 and 111.
  2. Contact & Directions | Saint Martin's Universitystmartin.edu/visitors-general-community/contact-directions · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “5000 Abbey Way SE”
    The university address is 5000 Abbey Way SE, Lacey, WA.
  3. Prayer, liturgy and faith formation | Saint Martin's Universitystmartin.edu/directory/offices-departments-directory/office-campus-ministry/prayer-liturgy-and-faith-formation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Raven's Haven”
    Campus Ministry's Raven's Haven Hospitality Lounge is in Harned Hall 109.
    “The public is always welcome to share in the prayer life at the Abbey.”
    The Abbey, where the Abbey Church is located, is open to the public for prayer.

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Academic Excellence

CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
58 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.52%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.65%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,093 · ACT 18
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.11 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$9,107

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))

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
1,267
Total students1,505
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$28,119
Cost of attendance (per year)$62,449
Median federal debt at graduation$22,500
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
52%
First-year retention65%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$62,092
Admission rate90%
Students receiving Pell grants42%
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1093
SAT reading & writing510–610
SAT math515–620
ACT composite16–20
Test policyConsidered but not required

Value index: 47 / 100 (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.

Local Church

Archdiocese of Seattle

The Most Reverend Paul D. Etienne, Archbishop of Seattle

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: archseattle.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Diocese determined from the county using NCES Catholic school records. Confirm with the diocese.

About this school’s data

  • IPEDS unit ID 236452
  • Carnegie classification: Master's university (small programs)
  • Accreditation: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
  • Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Roman Catholic
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Questions families ask

Is Saint Martin's University a Catholic college?
Yes. Saint Martin's University is a Catholic college in the Archdiocese of Seattle. Its sponsor is St. Martin's Abbey (Benedictine monastery).
What is Saint Martin's University’s Compass Score?
65 out of 100 (grade C). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is Mass celebrated at Saint Martin's University?
Mass is listed at Abbey Church. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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