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#4 Best Private Colleges in Indiana

Saint Mary's College

Notre Dame, Indiana

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Overview

Enrollment

1,519
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Location Notre Dame, Indiana
Online saintmarys.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Rural Fringe
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
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Size Small
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad
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Saint Mary's College, a private women's liberal arts institution founded in 1844 by the Sisters of the Holy Cross, is located adjacent to the University of Notre Dame in Notre Dame, Indiana, approximately 90 miles east of Chicago. The 100-acre suburban campus features Gothic architecture and is situated along the St. Joseph River. As a selective Catholic institution, Saint Mary's maintains strong academic programs in nursing, education, and business, while also offering cross-registration opportunities with the University of Notre Dame. The college requires students to live on campus for three years, housing them in five residence halls, and operates as an NCAA Division III athletic program competing in the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association.

Ratings

8/10

Overall

8/10

Academics

9/10

Resources

7/10

Outcomes

10/10

Value

St. Mary's College is rated within the top 26% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Difficult
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SAT 1100/1328
ACT 26/32
GPA 3.83

Applications Accepted

83.9% 
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Applications Due -
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$48,880
Costs for Saint Mary's College
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,150
Other Fees$1,050
Room and Board $13,580
Budget for Other Expenses$1,550
Total One Year Cost$66,210

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$51,100 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

79% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Saint Mary's College students
Subject Percent of Class
Health Professions 13%
Communication 12%
Business 10%
English and Literature 9%
Social Sciences 9%

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Last updated February 24, 2024