Saint Mary's College

Private nonprofit four-year university in Notre Dame, IN that costs an average of $25,741 a year after financial aid, admits 76% of applicants and graduates 75% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$25,741
Acceptance rate
76%
Graduation rate
75%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$69,044

Women onlyPrivate nonprofitLarge suburb1,458 undergraduates

Cost of Saint Mary's College

Total cost of attendance (per year)$68,589
Tuition and fees, in-state$55,093
Housing and food (on campus)$14,474
Books and supplies$300
Average net price after aid$25,741

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$22,362
$30,001–48,000$17,073
$48,001–75,000$19,756
$75,001–110,000$22,785
$110,001+$30,740

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Saint Mary's College's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate76%
Average SAT1,246
SAT reading (25th–75th percentile)580–680
SAT math (25th–75th percentile)550–645
ACT composite (25th–75th percentile)26–30
Test scoresConsidered but not required

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate75%
First-year retention88%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$57,153
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$69,044
Rank in Indiana (earnings)10th of 44 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$26,000
Typical monthly loan payment$295 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants26%
Students with federal loans55%

Majors and programs at Saint Mary's College

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (35)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing94$78,969$27,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations55$59,565$26,000
Communication and Media Studies45$56,729$25,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods52$46,596$27,000
Accounting and Related Services22——
Applied Mathematics14——
Biology47—$27,000
Chemistry18——
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services40—$23,250
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft6——
Economics6——
English Language and Literature11——
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other5——
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies10——
Fine and Studio Arts19——
History10——
International/Globalization Studies22——
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities8——
Marketing14——
Mathematics14——
Mathematics and Statistics, Other5——
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other14——
Music4——
Natural Resources Conservation and Research7——
Neurobiology and Neurosciences15——
Philosophy8——
Physics9——
Political Science and Government16——
Psychology55—$26,500
Religion/Religious Studies5——
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies4——
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics14——
Social Work16——
Sociology19——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas9——

Master's degree programs (4)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services46$58,263$61,500
Data Science13——
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies14——
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions2——

Doctoral degree programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing—$110,541—

Professional degree programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing23——

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CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Grace College and Theological SeminaryWinona Lake$18,47382%$49,160
Indiana Institute of TechnologyFort Wayne$22,17170%$47,076
University of EvansvilleEvansville$18,98478%$58,943
University of Saint Francis-Fort WayneFort Wayne$18,21196%$56,484
DePauw UniversityGreencastle$19,91657%$77,170
Huntington UniversityHuntington$18,25876%$46,983
Indiana Wesleyan University-MarionMarion$22,44089%$65,692
Anderson UniversityAnderson$24,89079%$52,590

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About Saint Mary's College

TypePrivate nonprofit four-year university
LocationNotre Dame, IN
SettingLarge suburb
Undergraduates1,458
Student-to-faculty ratio9 to 1
AccreditorHigher Learning Commission
Websitesaintmarys.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is Saint Mary's College's acceptance rate?

Saint Mary's College admits 76% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,246 on the SAT.

How much does Saint Mary's College cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $68,589 a year (tuition and fees: $55,093). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $25,741 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $22,362.

How much do Saint Mary's College graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $69,044 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 10th of 44 similar colleges in Indiana. The best-paid bachelor's program is registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing ($78,969 a year after graduation).

What is Saint Mary's College's graduation rate?

75% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 88% of first-year students return for a second year.