Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, a Catholic women’s college sponsored by the Sisters of Providence, is committed to the higher education of women in the tradition of the liberal arts. The college serves a diverse community of learners in undergraduate and graduate programs, while maintaining its historical commitment to women in its campus program. By participating in this community, students develop their abilities to think critically, to communicate responsibly, to engage in lifelong learning and leadership, and to effect positive change in a global society. 

 

 

undergraduate enrollment                1,483

% male/female                                    0/100

% African American                            2

% American Indian                             <1

% Asian                                                 <1

% Caucasian                                      85

% Hispanic                                          1

% Pell grant recipients                      32.8

Distinguished first-generation and minority alums Carmen Hansen Rivera, businesswoman

 

full-time faculty                                      64

student-faculty ratio                             11:1

average class size                               n/a

% first-year retention rate                    77

 % graduation rate (6 years)               42

Popular majors Business Administration, Elementary Education, Psychology, Equine Studies, Pre-Professional Studies

 

% live on campus (% freshmen)      70

Multicultural student clubs and organizations International Student Organization, World Wide Woodsies

Athletics United States Collegiate Athletic Association, Intercollegiate Horse Show Association; basketball, equestrian, soccer, softball More on Athletics...

 

 

# of applicants                                      334

% accepted                                           69

SAT Critical Reading range               500-550

SAT Math range                                    430-530

ACT range                                             20-26

average HS GPA                                  3.3

regular decision                                   8/1
application fee (online)                       $30 ($0)

rolling                                                      yes

 

tuition                                                       $23,360

room & board                                         $8,450

% of students receiving aid                 n/a

% receiving need-based scholarship

   or grant aid                                          n/a

% receiving aid whose need was

   fully met                                                n/a

average aid package                            $17,140

average student loan debt

   upon graduation                                 $20,180