Saint Mary's College

8/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Notre Dame, IN
3.8 5 reviews

#4 Best Private Colleges in Indiana

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Overview

Total enrollment

1,601

Location Notre Dame, Indiana
Website saintmarys.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Rural Fringe
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic

Best Colleges Rank

#174

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad

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.

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Ratings

St. Mary's College is rated within the top 28% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10.

Overall Rating

8 out of 10
Academics

8 out of 10
Resources

9 out of 10
Outcomes

7 out of 10
Value

9 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Saint Mary's College within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Difficult

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1130/1325
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 26/30
GPA 3.83

Acceptance Rate

76%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 20.1%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$53,230

Costs for Saint Mary's College
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$53,230
Books and Supplies		$300
Other Fees		$1,120
Room and Board		$14,260
Budget for Other Expenses		$1,700
Total One Year Cost		$70,610

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Student 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 majors at Saint Mary's College are Health Professions, Communication, and Business. 13% of students major in Health Professions, 12% in Communication, and 10% in Business.