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.
Admissions Data (2012):
- Percent of Applicants Admitted: 64%
- What Are Your Chances? (from Cappex.com)
- Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
- SAT Critical Reading: 440 / 560
- SAT Math: 390 / 500
- SAT Writing: 420 / 500
- ACT Composite: 18 / 23
- ACT English: - / -
- ACT Math: - / -
Enrollment (2011):
- Total Enrollment: 1,441 (1,233 undergraduates)
- Gender Breakdown: 6% Male / 94% Female
- 41% Full-time
Costs (2012 - 13):
- Tuition and Fees: $27,672
- Books: $1,600 (why so much?)
- Room and Board: $9,800
- Other Expenses: $1,764
- Total Cost: $40,836
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Financial Aid (2010 - 11):
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 99%
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Grants: 98%
- Loans: 70%
- Average Amount of Aid
- Grants: $17,974
- Loans: $11,054
Most Popular Majors:
Business Administration, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Psychology
Graduation and Retention Rates:
- First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 59%
- 4-Year Graduation Rate: 46%
- 6-Year Graduation Rate: 57%
Data Source:
National Center for Educational Statistics
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."
