Saint Mary's College |

Saint Mary's College in Notre Dame, Indiana, is a distinguished liberal arts institution with a deep tradition of academic excellence and a commitment to empowering women. Nestled on a picturesque campus, it offers a vibrant community and a nurturing environment for intellectual growth.

1,683

Students

91%

Acceptance Rate

Undergrads

1,576

Classification

4 Year

Type

Private, Religious

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Website

saintmarys.edu

Dedicated to fostering a holistic education, Saint Mary's College integrates academic rigor with personal development, encouraging students to think critically and act compassionately. The college's strong Catholic heritage enriches the learning experience, promoting values of social justice, ethical leadership, and community service. With a diverse array of programs and a supportive faculty, Saint Mary's prepares its graduates to face the complex challenges of the modern world. The close-knit campus environment ensures that each student is not just a number, but a valued member of a thriving academic community.

Admissions

Do you have the credentials necessary to get into Saint Mary's College?

91% acceptance rate

Less Selective

Admission Standards

Grades & Testing

Average SAT score

1147

Testing

Unknown

Average High School GPA

3.84

Application Deadlines

Early Decision

Yes

The most important factors Saint Mary's College considers when admitting students are:

•Academic GPA
•Rigor of Secondary School Record
•Alumni/AE Relation

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Financials

See what it costs to attend Saint Mary's College.

$ 74,504

Overall list price

$ 27,865

Average net price

$ 39,177

Merit Price™

Very Generous

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Social & Lifestyle

What's it like attending Saint Mary's College?

Suburb

Campus Setting

Republican

State vote for president

Weather

Sunny days

Very Cloudy

Average winter temp

30°

Average summer temp

70°

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Academics

What to expect in the classroom at Saint Mary's College.

10:1

Student to faculty ratio

70%

4-year grad rate

75%

6-year grad rate

The most popular majors at Saint Mary's College are:

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Business Administration and Management, General
Communication Sciences and Disorders, General

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Demographics

Who attends Saint Mary's College?

42

States represented

9

Countries represented

Yes

State DEI laws

Student Body

Students

1,683

Women

98%

Men

2%

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Housing

What's it like living at Saint Mary's College?

$14,908

Room & Board

0.8

Housing units / student

83

%

Students on campus

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FAQs

What GPA is needed to get into Saint Mary's College?

The average GPA of the most recently accepted class was 3.84.

How much does Saint Mary's College cost?

For the most recent year, it cost $74,504 to attend Saint Mary's College.

How many people attend Saint Mary's College?

1,683 people attend Saint Mary's College. 1,576 are undergraduate students and 107 are graduate students.

Where is Saint Mary's College located?

Saint Mary's College is located in Notre Dame, Indiana. It is in a Suburb environment.

Can I get into Saint Mary's College with a 3.5 GPA?

In the most recent class of admissions, 85% of students submitted a 3.5 GPA or higher.

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