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About Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College

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Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is a private university in Saint Mary Of The Woods, IN, known for its catholic liberal arts, womens college, and small class sizes. With an acceptance rate of 78%, Saint Mary-of-the is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 200 students each year. Saint Mary-of-the is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 868–1052, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Saint Mary-of-the offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $27,016 per year; the sticker price of $46,430 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

78%
Overall Accept Rate
960
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 868 – 1052 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College

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Application Strategy
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods is well known for its distance and hybrid degree programs, so if you are applying as a non-traditional or returning adult student, make sure your application clearly highlights why the Woods' flexible format fits your life circumstances.
Essay Strategy
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods is one of the oldest Catholic liberal arts colleges for women in the United States, so connect your essay or personal statement to how a mission-driven, women-centered community specifically shapes the education you are seeking rather than just describing academics generally.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$46k/yr$33.5k
30k-48k~$46k/yr$36.1k
48k-75k~$46k/yr$31.0k
75k-110k~$46k/yr$32.7k
110k+~$46k/yr$26.6k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

52%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$42k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
8:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
703
Undergrad Enrollment
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