Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Admissions
SAT Scores, Acceptance Rate, Financial Aid & More
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Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Admissions Overview:
In 2016, the school had an acceptance rate of 59%, making it somewhat selective. Nevertheless, the college is accessible to most hard-working students with grades and standardized test scores that are average or better. To apply, prospective students will need to submit an application, transcripts from high school, and SAT or ACT scores.
Admissions Data (2016):
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Acceptance Rate: 73%
Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
SAT Critical Reading: 420 / 520
SAT Math: 405 / 510
SAT Writing: - / -
What these SAT numbers mean
ACT Composite: 17 / 22
ACT English: 17 / 21
ACT Math: 16 / 22
What these ACT numbers mean
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Description:
Founded in 1840, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College has the destinction of being the oldest Catholic liberal arts college for women in the country. The attractive 67-acre campus with its fitness trail and lake is located just a few miles northwest of Terre Haute, Indiana. Rose-Hulman and Indiana State University are both a short drive away. The college has a 12 to 1 student / faculty ratio, and Saint Mary-of-the-Woods frequently ranks among the best colleges in the Midwest. The college's co-educational distance-learning programs are larger than its all female campus-based programs. The majority of undergraduates receive significant financial aid.
Enrollment (2016):
Total Enrollment: 882 (690 undergraduates)
Gender Breakdown: 7% Male / 93% Female
62% Full-time
Costs (2016 - 17):
Tuition and Fees: $28,932
Books: $1,600 (why so much?)
Room and Board: $10,700
Other Expenses: $3,040
Total Cost: $44,272
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Financial Aid (2015 - 16):
Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 100%
Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
Grants: 100%
Loans: 71%
Average Amount of Aid
Grants: $23,667
Loans: $9,637
Academic Programs:
Most Popular Majors: Business Administration, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Psychology
Graduation and Retention Rates:
First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 71%
4-Year Graduation Rate: 39%
National Center for Educational Statistics
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Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Mission Statement:
mission statement from http://www.smwc.edu/about/mission/
"Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, a Catholic women's college sponsored by the Sisters of Providence, is committed to higher education 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."
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