Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
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How strong are the academics at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

9:1
Student to faculty ratio
10
Average class size
38%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 9:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Class Sizes
2-9
257
10-19
124
20-29
55
30-39
2

Honors Programs

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Saint Mary-of-the-Woods' website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College:

67%
First-year retention rate
38%
4-year grad rate
52%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Exercise Science and Kinesiology
Education/Teaching of Individuals Who are Developmentally Delayed
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Accounting
Criminology
10.6
14.68
18.76
22.84
26.92
31

The Full List

Major Graduates
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields
  • Equestrian/Equine Studies 4
  • Pre-Veterinary Studies 1
  • Horse Husbandry/Equine Science and Management 0
  • Pre-Veterinary Studies 0
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 2
Business
  • Accounting 14
  • Business Administration and Management, General 11
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 5
  • Accounting 2
  • Marketing, Other 1
  • Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 1
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 1
  • Marketing, Other 0
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 0
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 1
Education
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals Who are Developmentally Delayed 27
  • Special Education and Teaching, Other 2
  • Special Education and Teaching, Other 1
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 7
  • Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 17
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management 10
  • Music Therapy/Therapist 2
  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling 2
  • Art Therapy/Therapist 0
  • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 0
  • Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 0
Legal Professions And Studies
  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal 1
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • General Studies 2
  • Humanities/Humanistic Studies 1
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 0
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 0
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Science 2
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 31
  • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 5
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 4
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 1
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 12
  • Psychology, General 8
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Human Services, General 10
  • Human Services, General 10
  • PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS 10
  • Human Services, General 1
  • Human Services, General 1
  • PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS 1
Social Sciences
  • Criminology 14
Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Art/Art Studies, General 6
  • Art/Art Studies, General 5
  • Design and Visual Communications, General 1
  • Graphic Design 1
  • Music, General 1
  • Music, General 1
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