About Saint Mary’s College

Founded in 1844, Saint Mary’s College. is a Private college. Located in Indiana, which is a city setting in Indiana, the campus itself is Suburban. The campus is home to 1,625 full time undergraduate students, and 76 full time graduate students.

The Saint Mary’s College Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 10:1. There are 144 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Saint Mary’s College include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate81%
Application Deadline15-Nov
Application Fee0
SAT Range980-1160
ACT Range22-28

Admissions at are considered Less Selective, with ,17% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 24 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

94% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 73% were in the top quarter, and 36% 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’s College.

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

    45 Students rated on-campus housing 4.2 stars. 40 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

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

  • How would you rate campus food?

    47 Students rated campus food 3 stars. 2 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    48 Students rated campus facilities 4.3 stars. 40 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    48 Students rated class size 4.8 stars. 83 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    48 Students rated school activities 4.1 stars. 35 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    48 Students rated local services 3.8 stars. 29 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    48 Students rated academics 4.2 stars. 35 % gave the school a 5.0.

Saint Mary’s College REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Saint Mary’s College?

1 Students rated Saint Mary’s College

Kassandra - 03/18/2023

It's a great school, just overshadowed a lot by the University of Notre Dame. The community is the best part of Saint Mary's. I've met so many wonderful people who are always there for you and they've become people I can call my family. The academics are good, and the teachers are very accessible and will make time in their very busy schedules to meet with students who have questions. The food is decent for college dining hall meals, there are some good dishes and there are dishes that aren't that good. There are so many activities available for students, and we are also allowed to join clubs at Notre Dame which opens up a range of things to do and helps students meet more people. I am in the band at Notre Dame, and it's a wonderful opportunity that is offered to students from Saint Mary's College, and a lot of people don't know about.

Saint Mary’s College FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Saint Mary’s College?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Saint Mary’s College is 81%. 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?

    If I were given the opportunity to go back in time and talk to myself as a highschool senior with my current knowledge about college life and the transition, my advice would be this; Don't doubt your ability to surprise yourself. When I began my first semester here at Saint Mary's College I was terrified that I would not be able to keep up with the work load, that I would not make new friends, and that I just wouldn't be as happy as I was in my comfortable highschool environment where I was able to rule the school as a senior. Since my time at Saint Mary's has begun, I have found just the opposite to be true. I have accomodated tremendously to my new acadamic schedule. I even managed the dean's list in my first semester and I found my classes to be wonderfully entertaining. My social life has never been richer. The friendships that I have created here have only made my heart grow. I have found that college allows your true self to shine through, you can be whoever you want to be, you can be who you are.

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  3. What kind of person should attend this school?

    A woman who has dreams and aspirations of a very successful life. A woman who wants to succeed. A woman who wants to be empowered. A woman who is strong willed. A woman who is very focused and well driven and strives to do well in everything and anything that she does or wants to do.

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

    What it would've been like to go to an all girls school. It's not a bad thing, but there are days when you love it and days when you don't like it so much.

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

    Saint Mary's College is like a second home to most of its students because of the many many opportunities we are offered academically, spiritually, and athletically; but most of all, the atmosphere of Saint Mary's allows for its students to excel in what ever they may choose due to the wide variety of classes, majors, and professors.

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  6. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    Saint Mary's College is known for a beautiful campus, a small all-girl student body, and a welcoming falcuty.

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

    An unmotivated person should not attend Saint Marys.

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  8. What's unique about your campus?

    I would say that small campus and great alumnea

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

    The environment at Saint Mary's is wonderful. I love that it is an institution that is grounded in faith, but it is this faith that sometimes attracts students that are closed minded and ignorant. SMC can sometimes be a volatile place for students who are "different" to be.

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

    That there are no boys on campus! Seriously, it is so nice getting up in the morning for class and realizing that you don't have to look especially nice for some guy that's in your class. It makes it a lot easier to keep social and academic life seperate because when you are in class you can focus on your work.

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  11. Describe the students at your school.

    My classmates are diverse and hardworking.

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

    Saint Mary's is a college that is proud of its long lasting educational legacy. It is one of very few all women's colleges left in the United States. Saint Mary's is known for its small class sizes and student-faculty ratio. Saint Mary's has a unique campus community due to its close proximity and relationship with the University of Notre Dame and Holy Cross. Saint Mary's students get many perks such as Notre Dame football and athletic tickets. The best quality about Saint Mary's is the sisterhood of its students.

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

    Because Saint Mary's College is a relatively small school, certain classes are not always offered because there are not enough people to take it. This makes it difficult when I am interested in taking particular classes, since some are rarely offered. However, professors are often willing to cooperate with students and offer unique accommodations, such as independent study, in order to meet student needs. Although it is frustrating when the classes in which I am interested are not offered, I am confident that the professors can help me find a way to take them.

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Student Body

Students

99%

female

1%

male

1,625

Total Undergrad Enrollment

76

Total Grad Students

70%

Out-Of-State

28%

In-State

2%

International

Organizations

76

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

89%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
% Black or African-American
2%
% Hispanic/Latino
11%
% White or Caucasian
75%

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.

99% of students attending Saint Mary’s College receive some sort of financial aid. 25% were awarded federal grants. While 66% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$38,880

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,000

Books and Supplies

$11,720

Room and Board

51,600

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$14,000
$30 - $48K
$15,682
$48 - $75K
$19,659
$75 - $110K
$20,840
$110K & UP
$29,844

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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