School Overview
In 1840, Saint Mother Theodore Guerin and five Sisters of Providence journeyed to Indiana from France to help establish a Catholic academy for women. After enduring many hardships, these sisters opened Saint Mary’s Female Institute (informally known as the Academy) on July 4, 1841. In 1928, the Academy was incorporated as Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. In 2005, SMWC opened access for men to its online undergraduate programs and in 2015, opened its doors for men to attend their on-campus programs.
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is located on 67 acres of rural land in Saint Mary of the Woods, IN. At SMWC, students can participate in 10 collegiate sports, 20 clubs and organizations, and can become part of a worldwide network of almost 8,500 SMWC alumni.
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College empowers students to think critically, engage in lifelong leadership and effect positive change in a spirit of service and social responsibility.
– Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Mission
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (812) 535-5151 |
| Website: | www.smwc.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | https://www.smwc.edu/admission/apply/ |
| Address: | 1 St Mary of Woods Coll, Saint Mary of the Woods, IN 47876-1099 |
| Setting: | Rural: Fringe |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 1,094 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 57% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 8 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 747 (68% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Associates, Bachelor's, Master's |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $30,500 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $30,500 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 100% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $25,674 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences | 1 | 3 | |||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 2 | 4 | 1 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | ||||
| Education | 2 | 1 | 10 | ||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 3 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 1 | 5 | 3 | ||
| Legal Professions and Studies | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 2 | ||||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | ||||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 1 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | ||||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | ||||
| Social Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Theology and Religious Vocations | 1 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 4 | ||||
| Grand total | 4 | 5 | 41 | 4 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $30,500 |
| Out-of-state | $30,500 |
| Books and supplies | $1,600 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $12,780 |
| Out-of-state | $12,780 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 163 | 100% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 163 | 100% | $25,674 |
| Student loan aid | 112 | 69% | $5,651 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 658 | 91% | $19,741 |
| Federal student loans | 518 | 72% | $8,103 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 714 | 157 | 557 | Percent admitted | 100% | 59% | 69% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 20% | 23% | 20% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 1,094 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate enrollment | 767 |
| Graduate enrollment | 327 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
- Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
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