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Saint Mary's College

Notre Dame, IN · Private nonprofit · Large suburb · Website

Saint Mary's College campus
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Admission rate
76%
Accessible
Average net price
$25,741
per year, after aid
Graduation rate
75%
Median earnings
$69,044
10 years after enrolling

Summary

Saint Mary's College is a private nonprofit college in Notre Dame, IN with 1,458 undergraduates. It admits 76% of applicants, and admitted students average 1246 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $25,741 per year ($22,362 for families earning under $30,000). 75% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $69,044 ten years after enrolling.

Women's collegeprivate nonprofit college

Admissions

Admission rate
76%
Fall 2024
Testing policy
Test optional
Fall 2024
Applicants
2,377
Fall 2023
Admitted
1,928
Fall 2023
Yield
22%
of admitted students enrolled

Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.

SAT Reading & Writing580–680
200800
SAT Math550–645
200800
ACT Composite26–30
136

What Saint Mary's College looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

  • High school recordRequired
  • High school GPARequired
  • College-prep courseworkConsidered
  • Class rankConsidered
  • Essay or personal statementConsidered
  • RecommendationsRequired
  • Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
  • Legacy statusNot considered
  • Work experienceConsidered
  • English proficiency testRequired

Cost

Cost of attendance
$68,589
sticker price, per year
Tuition & fees
$55,093

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

  • $0–30k$22,362
  • $30–48k$17,073
  • $48–75k$19,756
  • $75–110k$22,785
  • $110k+$30,740

Get a personal estimate with Saint Mary's College's net price calculator

Outcomes

Graduation rate
75%
Freshman retention
88%
Median earnings
$69,044
10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt
$26,000
at graduation

Students

Undergraduates
1,458
Student–faculty ratio
9:1
Receive Pell grants
26%
  • White74%
  • Hispanic16%
  • Black2%
  • Asian2%

Saint Mary's College FAQ

What is Saint Mary's College's acceptance rate?+

Saint Mary's College admits 76% of applicants, which makes it accessible.

What SAT score do you need for Saint Mary's College?+

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 580–680 on SAT Reading and Writing and 550–645 on SAT Math; the average total is 1246.

What ACT score do you need for Saint Mary's College?+

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 26–30.

Is Saint Mary's College test optional?+

Test optional (considered if submitted).

How many students apply to Saint Mary's College?+

In Fall 2023, 2,377 students applied to Saint Mary's College and 1,928 were admitted; 419 enrolled.

Does Saint Mary's College consider legacy status?+

No. Saint Mary's College reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does Saint Mary's College require an essay?+

Saint Mary's College reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does Saint Mary's College cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $68,589 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $25,741.

What is Saint Mary's College's graduation rate?+

75% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

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