Saint Mary of the Woods College

  • 4/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Saint Mary of the Woods, IN
  • 0 reviews
#18 Best Private Colleges in Indiana
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Overview

Total enrollment

1,159
Saint Mary of the Woods College overview
  • Location Saint Mary of the Woods, Indiana
  • Website smwc.edu
  • Type Private 4 Year
  • Setting Rural Fringe
  • Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Saint Mary of the Woods College overview
  • Size Small
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing Yes
  • Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Saint Mary of the Woods College, located in western Indiana approximately 5 miles northwest of Terre Haute, is the oldest Catholic liberal arts institution in Indiana. Founded in 1840 by Saint Mother Theodore Guerin and the Sisters of Providence, the 67-acre wooded campus features historic French Renaissance architecture, including the Church of the Immaculate Conception. The college, which began admitting male students to its campus programs in 2015, offers undergraduate degrees with prominent programs in equine studies, art therapy, nursing, and education. Campus life centers around traditional residence halls and apartment-style housing, while the college maintains an established equestrian center and competes in NAIA Division III athletics as the Pomeroys.

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Ratings

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is rated within the lower 34% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10.

  • Overall Rating
    4 out of 10
  • Academics
    3 out of 10
  • Resources
    5 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    4 out of 10
  • Value
    3 out of 10
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Rankings

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Extremely Easy
Saint Mary of the Woods College admission standards
  • SAT (enrolled mid-50) 875/1070
  • ACT (enrolled mid-50) 15/18
  • GPA 3.35

Acceptance Rate

72.4%
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  • Applications Due -
  • Enrollment Rate 20.8%
  • Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$35,270
Costs for Saint Mary of the Woods College
Fee Cost
Tuition $35,270
Books and Supplies $1,600
Other Fees $1,680
Room and Board $14,174
Budget for Other Expenses $3,774
Total One Year Cost $56,498
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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$32,300 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

57% within 6 years
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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Saint Mary of the Woods College are Education, Business, and Psychology. 26% of students major in Education, 18% in Business, and 10% in Psychology.

  • Education 26%
  • Business 18%
  • Psychology 10%
  • Social Sciences 7%
  • Human Services 6%
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Last updated: August 2026