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About Saint Mary's College

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Saint Mary's College is a private liberal arts college in Notre Dame, IN, known for its womens college, catholic liberal arts, and small class sizes. With an acceptance rate of 84%, Saint Mary's College is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 397 students each year. Saint Mary's College is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1078–1240, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Saint Mary's College offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $38,777 per year; the sticker price of $64,430 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Saint Mary's College acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

84%
Overall Accept Rate
3.75
Typical Admitted GPA
1159
Median Admitted SAT
GPATypical admitted range: 3.50 – 4.00 unweighted

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SATSubmitted score range: 1078 – 1240 (test optional)

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ACTScore range: 26 – 30

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Saint Mary's College

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Essay Strategy
Saint Mary's is a Catholic, all-women's liberal arts college with a tight-knit community feel, so use your essays to speak directly to why a women's college environment excites you and how it connects to your academic or personal goals. Admissions readers want to see that you have genuinely thought about what makes this setting different from a coed school.
Demonstrated Interest
Saint Mary's tracks demonstrated interest, and because the college sits right across the street from the University of Notre Dame, visiting campus is very accessible if you are traveling to the region. Sign up for an official campus tour or information session and make note of specific details from your visit to reference in your application.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Saint Mary's College actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$64k/yr$16.8k
30k-48k~$64k/yr$18.2k
48k-75k~$64k/yr$21.0k
75k-110k~$64k/yr$23.7k
110k+~$64k/yr$30.4k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

77%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$53k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
9:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1,437
Undergrad Enrollment
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