Saint Mary's College
Notre Dame, Indiana
Private not-for-profit·Four or more years·Doctor's degree - professional practice
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Saint Mary's College is a private Catholic women's liberal arts college in Notre Dame, Indiana, United States. Founded in 1844 by the Sisters of the Holy Cross, the college's name refers to the Virgin Mary.
- Rankings
#68 (Washington Monthly)▼
Liberal Arts Colleges
Ranked #68 in Liberal Arts Colleges (2025). Source: Washington Monthly ↗
National Liberal Arts Colleges
Ranked #84 in National Liberal Arts Colleges (2026). Source: US News ↗
Value rank
Ranked #344 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck (2025). Source: WM Best Value ↗
National rank
Ranked #497 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
- Tuition — In-State
$51,430▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $67,180
Room & Board: $13,850
Books & Supplies: $250
Receive Aid: 100%
Avg Grant Aid: $35,270
Pell Grant Recipients: 23%
- Tuition — Out-of-State
$51,430▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $67,180
Room & Board: $13,850
Books & Supplies: $250
Receive Aid: 100%
Avg Grant Aid: $35,270
Pell Grant Recipients: 23%
- Gas
- ⛽ $3.92 / gal
- Test Scores
SAT 1100–1310▼
25th–75th Percentile
SAT Total: 1100–1310
SAT ERW: 560–650
SAT Math: 540–660
ACT Composite: 25–30
- Admit Rate
- 81%
- Total Enrollment
- 1,518
- Undergrad
- 1,424
- Graduate
- 94
- Student-Faculty Ratio
- 8:1
- Retention Rate
- 84%
- Graduation Rate
- 77%
- Official Portal
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133 Le Mans Hall, Notre Dame, Indiana, 46556
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