About Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College

Founded in 1840, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. is a college. Located in Indiana, which is a city setting in Indiana, the campus itself is Rural. The campus is home to 690 full time undergraduate students, and 192 full time graduate students.

The Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 7:1. There are 55 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate73%
Application Deadline
Application Fee0
SAT Range825-1030
ACT Range17-22

Admissions at are considered Selective, with ,3% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 22 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

71% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 47% were in the top quarter, and 21% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College.

33%
“We”re apathetic”
0%
“We know about current events and vote”
67%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
33%
“Sometimes, but not often”
67%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
0%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
0%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
100%
“I feel extremely safe”
67%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
0%
“We bought the gear”
33%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
33%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
67%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
33%
“They keep regular office hours”
67%
“They”re always available”
67%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
0%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
33%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
33%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
33%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
33%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
33%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
67%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
33%
“We”re apathetic”
0%
“We know about current events and vote”
67%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
33%
“Sometimes, but not often”
67%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
0%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
0%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
100%
“I feel extremely safe”
67%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
0%
“We bought the gear”
33%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
33%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
67%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
33%
“They keep regular office hours”
67%
“They”re always available”
67%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
0%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
33%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
33%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
33%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
33%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
33%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
67%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    8 Students rated on-campus housing 4 stars. 50 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    3 Students rated off-campus housing 3.2 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    8 Students rated campus food 3.4 stars. 25 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    10 Students rated campus facilities 4.2 stars. 40 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    10 Students rated class size 4.8 stars. 80 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    9 Students rated school activities 4 stars. 33 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    9 Students rated local services 3.9 stars. 56 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    10 Students rated academics 3.9 stars. 50 % gave the school a 5.0.

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College?

5 Students rated Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College

Sasha - 04/22/2020

I love the friendly atmosphere it conveys when you first arrive. The school welcomed you like family and the class sizes are small so there is more one on one which most people don’t have access to in college. The housing is a little outdated from the school being built in the 1800’s but slowly improving. The school is also trying to get a new food company so the food will improve hopefully soon as well. Overall not a bad school if your looking for a small home sized environment.

Emma - 08/28/2018

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is my second home. The overall atmosphere of this campus is phenomenal. My professors are all very knowledgeable in their field and are also always willing to stay after class and provide extra help. With my major I have a lot of stress on my shoulders to perform in and outside of the classroom, and at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College I am able to learn everything I need to succeed! Outside of academics there are many opportunities to get involved on our small campus, we have extracurriculars and are getting a rowing club team! Campus jobs are always available and can help spruce up a resume. I love Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and wouldn't choose another school for the world.

Athena - 03/13/2018

SMWC is one of the few colleges that really believes in their values, intertwining them into every course you will take while in attendance. There is a heavy focus on spirituality; not uncommon of a Catholic post-secondary. However because of the values of the college, diversity is not only tolerated but encouraged and celebrated. They have a lot of things that are simple yet meaningful to encourage pride and connectedness throughout the educational journies their students undertake.

Kayce - 02/06/2018

The professors are great, but there are hardly any students. It gets very lonely if you don't live on campus. The teachers are almost always available and they are very friendly. They will even stop to talk to students while class is not in session. This makes it very easy to make your schedule or make any neccisary changes quickly. I do not live on campus so I do not have very much experience with the food. What food I have had was awesome compared to what my high school gave us.

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is 73%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    I would tell myself to make more of an effort towards my studies. And to be more organized and disciplined with my time. College life and studies goes so much quicker then high school. It is so easy to get wrapped up with new friends and a new life away from home that if you are not ready you can really fall behind with your studies. Sometimes in college you just feel overwhelmed with everything. I also would tell myself to get more involved in activites and clubs. It will help when in college to be more involved, which would help to get the full college experience. College is the beginning of your future. You need to take it very seriously. And it is so important to chose the right college for you. You need to consider all that the college has to offer you towards your career. It makes all the difference in the world towards your future.

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  3. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    The WED program allows me as a mother to work at my own pace as well as provides me with a good education.

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  4. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    Open, friendly, and intellictually challenging.

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  5. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    SMWC is a small community where everyone tries to help eachother out. Everybody tends to get along.

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  6. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    Before I came to St. Mary-of-the-Woods, I wish I had known that it wasn't the "conservative Catholic school" that it is bulleted as.

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  7. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    I would consider the worst thing about my school to be the surrounding location. Although Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is located on a beautiful and historic campus, the town around the school gives off a negative first impression. As you drive to the entrance of the college, one passes through a runned down and low income area that may discourage prospective students from wanting to attend the school. One's first impression of the drive to the college may be very unappealing, but once one is on campus, it is soon easy to forget about the surrounding area.

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  8. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    With just one semester down I truly can not find anything wrong with Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. It seems to be a good fit for me. The most frustrating thing I would have to say is that one of my favorite teaches will be leaving after this year. She is my Journalism instructor and I would of loved to get to know her better. I feel she has a lot to offer and that I could of gain from her knowledge.

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  9. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    SMWC is best known for the fact that it is an all womens college.

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  10. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    A person that is unsure of their career goal because of the cost of the education.

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  11. Describe the students at your school.

    I do not have any contact with any classmates due to the fact that I am in a distance program where all of my studies are done through online or through the mail. I learn better this way and can go at my own pace as long as I meet the goals I set for myself.

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  12. What's unique about your campus?

    The best thing about Saint Mary-of-the-Woods is the size of the college. It is a small college. The classes are small and to me I really like that one on one with the instructors. And the teachers make themselves available.

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  13. What kind of person should attend this school?

    I think anyone could attend this school. Everyone from the odd quiet girl to the most outgoing girl in highschool. I have found people here to be accepting. There is a wide range of personality types and interests too, so everyone can find people that have similar interests. I do think the person who came here would want to have a more quite college experience though, because this college is small. However, the person would have to be a girl, because Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is an all female college. Sorry guys.

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Student Body

Students

93%

female

7%

male

690

Total Undergrad Enrollment

192

Total Grad Students

11%

Out-Of-State

86%

In-State

3%

International

Organizations

30

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

24%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
% Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
% Black or African-American
5%
% Hispanic/Latino
2%
% White or Caucasian
76%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

100% of students attending Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College receive some sort of financial aid. 60% were awarded federal grants. While 71% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$28,932

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,600

Books and Supplies

$10,700

Room and Board

41,232

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$18,466
$30 - $48K
$16,362
$48 - $75K
$19,330
$75 - $110K
$27,309
$110K & UP
$22,670

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