Saint Mary's College
Women's college · Notre Dame, IN · 1,458 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
76%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
1130–1325
ACT (middle 50%)
26–30
Average net price
$25,741
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$68,589
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
75%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Saint Mary's College?
Saint Mary's College accepts about 76 of every 100 applicants (76%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1130 and 1325 on the SAT. A score at or above 1325 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1130, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 26–30.
The latest federal data says Saint Mary's College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Saint Mary's College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Saint Mary's College cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $68,589 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $25,741 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $55,093 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$55,093
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$55,093
- Room & board$14,474
- Total cost of attendance$68,589
- Average net price after grants$25,741
Popular majors
Health Professions & Nursing, Biology, Business, Social Sciences, Psychology.
Saint Mary's College FAQ
- What is Saint Mary's College's acceptance rate?
- 76% — accessible.
- What SAT score do you need for Saint Mary's College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1130–1325. Aim for 1325 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Saint Mary's College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 26–30.
- Is Saint Mary's College test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Saint Mary's College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Saint Mary's College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Saint Mary's College cost?
- About $68,589 a year before aid; $25,741 on average after grants.
- What is Saint Mary's College's FAFSA school code?
- 001836. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Saint Mary's College receives your information.
- What is Saint Mary's College's graduation rate?
- 75% of students finish within six years.
Colleges similar to Saint Mary's College
| College | Acceptance rate | SAT (middle 50%) | Avg. net price | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington UniversityHuntington, IN | 76% | 930–1150 | $18,258 | 59% |
| Indiana University-IndianapolisIndianapolis, IN | 76% | 1030–1240 | $9,479 | 54% |
| Holy Cross CollegeNotre Dame, IN | 75% | — | $24,547 | 72% |
| Rose-Hulman Institute of TechnologyTerre Haute, IN | 77% | 1320–1500 | $43,360 | 74% |
| University of EvansvilleEvansville, IN | 78% | — | $18,984 | 69% |
| Indiana University-BloomingtonBloomington, IN | 78% | 1170–1400 | $16,003 | 80% |