Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
St. Mary-of-the-Woods College St Mary-of-the-Woods College
Saint Mary of the Woods, Indiana 47876-1099
Campus Vibe
Known for business — close-knit campus
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is a private institution in Saint Mary of the Woods with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 966, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A small campus of 896 undergraduates with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.
52% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $43,845 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $43,465.
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News & Alerts
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Launches New Data Science Minor
Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.
Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27
The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.
Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 966
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
33.1%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$13,600
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
5
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (52)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
67%
- •67% first-year retention rate
- •Active student organizations
- •Engaged campus community
Mental Health Services
Counselor Ratio
1:350
24/7 Crisis Line
Yes
Free Sessions
12 per year
Avg Wait
5 days
Walk-in hours available weekdays
Disability Services
ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements
Dining
Rating
★★★★☆
Score
4/5
Meal Plan
$6,200/yr
Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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More About This School
Varsity Sports — Pomeroys
History & Fun Facts
- •History Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College was founded as an academy for young women by Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, who reached the site on October 22, 1840, after three months of travel.
- •Mother Theodore had not been the first to step forward when the Bishop of Vincennes asked the Sisters of Providence to establish an academy for young women in Indiana.
- •Saint Mother Theodore Guerin was canonized on October 15, 2006, by Pope Benedict XVI, and is Indiana's first saint.
- •In 1846, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College was granted the first charter for the higher education of women in the state of Indiana.
- •SMWC conferred its first Bachelor of Arts degree in 1899.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Housing and food costs are higher than national average
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