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Saint Mary's College

St. Mary's College St Mary's College

Notre Dame, Indiana 46556

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Known for health sciences — close-knit campus

Saint Mary's College is a private institution in Notre Dame with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1233, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.4K undergraduates with a 8:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

77% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $59,354 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $28,552.

Established
1863
Motto
Signum Fidei
Mascot
Gael
Type
Private college
Division
Division I

Campus Visits

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81%Acceptance
1233SAT Avg
1,399Students
8:1Student:Faculty
77%Grad Rate
$59,354Earnings 10yr
$28,552Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Saint Mary's College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate81.1%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1233

Reading & WritingMid: 588
560650
MathMid: 573
540660

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 26
2530

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

81.1%

Trend

SAT Avg

1233

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$51,430
Room & Board$13,850
Books & Supplies$250
Total Cost of Attendance$65,706
Average Net Price$28,552
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$17,918
$30–48K$26,610
$48–75K$21,529
$75–110K$30,396
$110K+$33,026

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$28,552

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

40.8%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$23,199

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

9

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (43)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,399
Gender Split
100% / 0%
Women / Men
First Generation
20%
Pell Grant Recipients
24%

Race & Ethnicity

White 77%
Black 2%
Hispanic 14%
Asian 1%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate76.5%
Freshman Retention83.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$53,470
8 Years$62,295
10 Years$59,354

Rankings

U.S. News
#4
Forbes
#297
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#106

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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