Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Admission Requirements

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Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Admission Overview

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College admission requirements are moderately competitive. Last year Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College admitted 72.4% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.35 GPA (B+) and SAT 875-1070 / ACT 15-18. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

72.4%

Admission Standards

Extremely Easy

Applicant Competition

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Admission difficulty for Saint Mary of the Woods College

Acceptance Rate

The Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College acceptance rate is 72.4%. Last year, 889 of 1,228 applicants were admitted. That is the 11th lowest acceptance rate in Indiana.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and can you get accepted?

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is a moderately competitive school to get into, admitting a large majority of applicants. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Saint Mary of the Woods College typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.35. 21% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.35

Typical High School Grades

B+

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.35

0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0

Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College typically have around a 3.35 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have above average high school grades. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #30 in Indiana for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.4 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled Saint Mary of the Woods College freshmen
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness
4.0 6.79% Good
3.75 to 3.99 18.52% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 22.22% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 15.43% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 14.81% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 13.58% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 8.64% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 0% Reach
less than 1.00 0% Reach

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

875-1070

Freshmen who sent SAT

-

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 440
  • Math 435
  • Composite 875
SAT 25th percentile scores for Saint Mary of the Woods College

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 540
  • Math 530
  • Composite 1070
SAT 75th percentile scores for Saint Mary of the Woods College

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College typically score around a 970 SAT (middle 50% 875–1070) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 34th percentile nationally. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College ranks #35 in the state of Indiana for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 875 to 1070

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 970 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Saint Mary of the Woods College
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
1070+ Above 75th >83%
970 to 1070 Avg + 72%-83%
875 to 970 Avg - 58%-72%
Below 875 Below mid-50 <58%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

15-18

Freshmen reporting ACT

-

25th Percentile Scores

  • English 14
  • Math 16
  • Composite 15
ACT 25th percentile scores for Saint Mary of the Woods College

75th Percentile Scores

  • English 17
  • Math 19
  • Composite 18
ACT 75th percentile scores for Saint Mary of the Woods College

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College typically have around a 16 ACT (mid-50 15–18) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 25th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College places #35 among colleges in Indiana for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 15 to 18

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 16.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Saint Mary of the Woods College
ACT Score (36 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
18+ Above 75th >86%
16 to 18 Avg + 72%-86%
15 to 16 Avg - 63%-72%
Below 15 Below mid-50 <63%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Saint Mary of the Woods College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 864 364 1,228
Accepted 632 257 889
Acceptance Rate 73% 71% 72%
Enrolled 116 69 185
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 18% 27% 21%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Saint Mary of the Woods College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Saint Mary of the Woods College application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Recommendations Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Saint Mary of the Woods College is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Saint Mary of the Woods College
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 72.4% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.35 GPA (about an B+ average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (875-1070); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=152381.

GPA calculator: Saint Mary of the Woods College GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026