Saint Martin's University

Saint Martin's University is a 4-year, private university located in Lacey, WA. Students at Saint Martin's University can enroll in bachelor’s, master’s, and certificate degree programs.

Saint Martin's University Military & Veteran Support Programs

Saint Martin's University offers the following veteran and military support programs:

• Saint Martin's University has GI Bill® approved programs
• Has a Student Veterans of America chapter
• Offers credit for military experience
• Awards credit for the CLEP  exams
• Approved for Tuition Assistance
• Saint Martin's University is a Yellow Ribbon school
• Saint Martin's University is a MyCAA approved school

Is Saint Martin's University a GI Bill® approved school?

Yes, Saint Martin's University is a GI Bill® approved school. However, you will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is covered by the GI Bill®. For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

Is Saint Martin's University a Yellow Ribbon school?

Yes, Saint Martin's University is a Yellow Ribbon school.

Eligible military and veteran students may have up to 100% of their tuition covered, with zero tuition costs out-of-pocket. You will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is 100% covered by the Yellow Ribbon. For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

Does Saint Martin's University offer Yellow Ribbon for master’s programs?

Yes, Saint Martin's University offers Yellow Ribbon funding for master’s programs.  

Eligible students may have up to 100% of their tuition covered, with zero costs out-of-pocket. You will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred advanced degree program is in fact covered by the Yellow Ribbon. For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

Does Saint Martin's University offer a military discount or reduced tuition rates for military and veterans?

Yes, Saint Martin's University offers a military discount or reduced tuition for military and veterans. For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

What are Saint Martin's University’s tuition rates for military and veterans?

At $250 per credit hour Saint Martin's University’s tuition rate for active military does not exceed the Tuition Rate assistance cap of $250 per hour. This means that the student may not have out-of-pocket costs.  For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

What are Saint Martin's University’s online tuition rates for military and veterans?

At $250 per credit hour Saint Martin's University’s online tuition rate for active military does not exceed the Tuition Rate assistance cap of $250 per hour. This means that the student may not have out-of-pocket costs. For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

Does Saint Martin's University offer online degree programs?

Yes, Saint Martin's University offers online degree programs. 

Is Saint Martin's University approved for Tuition Assistance?

Yes, Saint Martin's University is approved for Tuition Assistance.  

Eligible students may have up to 100% of their tuition covered, with zero costs out-of-pocket. You will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is covered by Tuition Assistance. For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

Does Saint Martin's University offer master’s programs covered by Tuition Assistance?

Yes, Saint Martin's University has master’s degree programs covered by Tuition Assistance funding.  

Eligible active military students may have up to 100% of their tuition covered, with zero costs out-of-pocket.  You will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is covered by Tuition Assistance. For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

Is Saint Martin's University a military friendly school?

Saint Martin's University is considered military friendly. They feature a veteran counselor on campus, credit for military service, and are a state, Yellow Ribbon School.  In addition, the school is approved for tuition assistance offering a reduced tuition rate for the military.

Is Saint Martin's University a MyCAA school?

Yes, Saint Martin's University is a Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts (MyCAA) approved school.  For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

Message from Saint Martin's University

Whether you are a student or a visitor you will find Benedictine hospitality alive and well here at Saint Martin's. We are guided by our central Benedictine tenets of faith, reason, service and community. Hospitality is fundamental to all four of these tenets and we welcome each of you with that understanding.

Here at Saint Martin's students learn to make a positive difference in their lives and in the lives of others. They are empowered to pursue a lifetime of learning and accomplishment.

Graduates of Saint Martin's enter promising careers and/or prestigious graduate programs. When you next meet one of our students or a graduate, ask them about their Saint Martin's experience. You will quickly learn of our excellent faculty, strong academic programs, and robust campus life.

Saint Martin's University in Lacey, Washington is one of 13 Benedictine colleges and universities in the United States and Canada, and the only one west of the Rocky Mountains. Established in 1895 by monks of the Roman Catholic Order of Saint Benedict, our identity as a university is rooted in our Catholic, Benedictine tradition. Saint Martin's is a member of the Independent Colleges of Washington.

Guided by the principles of the Catholic Intellectual Tradition, Saint Martin’s University endeavors to unite academic rigor and excellence with moral thought and social responsibility - higher education that seeks to serve and promote the common good – higher education that seeks to transform lives by grappling with issues of Faith, Reason, Service and Community. We come together, faculty, staff and students, to form a community of individuals who are learning to live a meaningful life. Saints think, pray, serve, play and live with heart.

We have supported the military community for more than 40 years and continue our commitment to providing high-quality post-secondary education programs for veterans, service members and their families. In addition to service being one of our four University core themes, military service, in particular, is a significant part of our history. Learn more about our patron saint, Saint Martin of Tours. At Saint Martin's, we understand the immense value your skills and experiences add to our community, and we are on a mission to provide you with the support you need to transform yourself personally and professionally, during your time of service and beyond.