# Saint Mary's College

Notre Dame, IN. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/saint-mary-s-college

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.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 76% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 2,377 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 1,928 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 580–680 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 550–645 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 26–30 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $68,589 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $25,741 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $22,362 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $17,073 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $19,756 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $22,785 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $30,740 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 1,458 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 75% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $69,044 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $26,000 (FY2024) |

## What Saint Mary's College considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Considered
- Class rank: Considered
- Essay or personal statement: Considered
- Recommendations: Required
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## 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.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 152390. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology