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Saint Mary's College

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 1,274
Religious affiliation Catholic
Student to faculty ratio 9 to 1
Acceptance rate 83%
Students retention rate 81%
On-time graduation rate 74%

Located in Notre Dame, Indiana, Saint Mary's College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 83% indicates that Saint Mary's College is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Saint Mary's College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 9-to-1, Saint Mary's College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Saint Mary's College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 81% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 66% and 74%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing
  • Women online

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

83.1%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$48,010

Cost of attendance at Saint Mary's College in 2022 for students from Indiana.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Indiana's average $8,887
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$48,010

Cost of attendance at Saint Mary's College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Indiana's average $22,628
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Saint Mary's College received on average $34,350 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$34,350
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 121 31% $4,712 $570,148
Other Federal Grant 144 37% $6,126 $882,213
State Grant/Scholarships 73 19% $7,459 $544,504
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 392 100% $30,711 $12,038,536
Total Grant & Scholarships 392 100% $34,350 $13,465,253

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Saint Mary's College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Saint Mary's College students is 74.5%.

74.5%

  • asian 50.0% 4 students
  • African American 46.7% 7 students
  • white 76.9% 250 students
  • unknown 77.8% 7 students
  • hispanic 71.4% 30 students
  • International Students 80.0% 4 students
  • Mixed Race 64.3% 9 students

Sport Conferences

  • Basketball Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
  • Track and Cross Country Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Saint Mary's College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Saint Mary's College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Navy
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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