Saint Mary’s College

Notre Dame, Indiana
4-year Private university
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Overview

St. Mary’s College is a private institution established in 1844 with suburban setting located at Notre Dame. It is ranked 82 in National Liberal Arts Colleges in 2024 edition of Best Colleges. Its tuition and fees are $51,430 (2024). It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,406. It practices semester-based academic calendar.

#82 in National Liberal Arts College
Setting
Suburban
Location Notre Dame, Indiana
Type 4-year Private
Year Founded 1844
Selectivity Very Low
Size Small
1,406 Undergraduates
Website http://www.saintmarys.edu/

Learning

10:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Health Professions
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
  • Education
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • Health Professions And Related Programs
  • History
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$66,210
Cost of Attendance
$25,332
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $42,220
Outstate Tuition Fee $42,220
Room and Board Fees $13,850
$39,366 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

84% (Very Low Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
$0 Application Fee
3.8 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Recommended
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp

For International Students

79 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if

English is a native language

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Nov
15
Early Decision Deadline
Feb
15
Regular Decision Deadline
Rolling Admission
Feb
15
Priority Application Deadline
Transfer Applications
--
--
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Mar
01
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
Mar
01
Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$39,339 Average Financial Aid
Need-based Aid available for International Students

Need-based Aid

$34,922 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $66,210
74% Students with need received Financial Aid
25.3% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application March 1
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
Merit Award
Total Worth $24,000-$36,000
Eligibility All incoming freshmen
Minimum Criteria Cumulative grade point average and grade trends
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

ROTC Scholarships
Total Worth --
Details Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) awards are based on a national competition that may begin as early as a student's junior year in high school. However, currently enrolled college students may also apply for these funds through the spring semester of sophomore year.
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
Total Worth $1,500
Details renewable each year as long as the student maintains full-time undergraduate enrollment.
See all Scholarships

Students

1,406 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
84% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
68% Students graduate within 6 years