Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College

Saint Mary Of The Woods, IN, USA

The sense of calm you feel driving down The Avenue at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is unlike any other. At The Woods, you find more than hands-on, student-centered learning – you’ll find your family. With a 13 to 1 student/faculty ratio, your voice will be heard. Founded by Saint Mother Theodore Guerin and rooted in Catholic tradition, you will experience an eye-opening social and spiritual journey. It’s not all feeling, however. The Woods is ranked among the best colleges in the Midwest by U.S. News and World Report. The college offers top programs in business, education, equine, music therapy and nursing. With a 95 percent placement rate, students use their critical thinking and engagement to lead successful lives – all while effecting positive change in a spirit of service and social responsibility. The established Woods Online program provides more than 20 degree programs as well as convenience and accessible faculty.

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Private
  • Not for Profit
  • Roman Catholic
  • Coed

Need Blind

This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
0
100
70%
Acceptance Rate

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
84%
Out-Of-State Students
23%
6%
Submitting ACT
35%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 19
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1031
0
1600

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
1,127
Total Number of Undergrads
793
Academic Calendar

Semester

See your fit
Classroom Sizes

2-19 Students
83%
20-39 Students
16%
0
100
46%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
56%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
10:1
US National: 21:1

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Key Financial Stats

Average Net Price
$15,669
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$31,750
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$31,750
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$11,350
Books and Supplies
$1600

Aid & Grants

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
52%
Average Aid Per Year
$26,487
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
52%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,500
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$19,101

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
76%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,469
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$12,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$198

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
17%
83%
Size of Town
Suburb or town
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups is not checked
No
On Campus Women's Center
On Campus Women's Center is not checked
No

Housing

0
100
51%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Pomeroys
School Colors
blue and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NAIA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$31,900

What Students Are Saying

A 'Wonderful' campus or online experience for women! The staff, Sister's, and fellow classmates are always willing to give a helping hand. The beautiful off-road campus compels you to become one with yourself and future goals.
Amy from Clinton, IN
This is by far the best college I have visited. The campus is beautiful. They offer wonderful opportunities to work with others.
Abigail from Jeffersonville, IN
Saint Mary of the Woods College is a beautiful school. They have a strong foundation both academically and spiritually. They have many amazing opportunities and help each student be successful.
Larissa