Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #5798 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1602 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1516 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #32 of 55 | In Indiana |
| #6300 of 6,639 | For Sociology |
| #6338 of 6,670 | For Law |
| #6358 of 6,742 | For Political Science |
| #6416 of 6,713 | For Philosophy |
| #6677 of 7,088 | For Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 72%
- Undergraduates
- 858
- Graduates
- 301
- Male:Female Ratio
- 26:74
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.smwc.edu
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College has an acceptance rate of 72% and is among the top 35% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 72% | 71% | 73% |
| Applicants | 1,228 | 364 | 864 |
| Admissions | 889 | 257 | 632 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 173 | 68 | 105 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 12 | 1 | 11 |
179 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
413 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Other Tests | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 934 (81%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 116 (10%) |
| Hispanic | 44 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 30 (3%) |
| Asian | 14 (1%) |
| Two or more races | 10 (0.9%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 5 (0.4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 1 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is $20,451 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $33,513 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $36,071 |
| $48-75K | $31,036 |
| $75-110K | $32,724 |
| $110K+ | $26,604 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $33,590 | $13,500 |
| Tuition in-state | $33,590 | $13,500 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $33,590 | $13,500 |
| Fee in-district | $1,680 | $600 |
| Fee in-state | $1,680 | $600 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,680 | $600 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 449 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,010 |
| Room charge | $6,894 |
| Meal charge | $7,280 |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College majors
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College has granted 191 bachelor's degrees across 28 programs and 76 master's across 6 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art Therapy & Therapist | 33 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 31 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals Who are Developmentally Delayed | 27 | ||
| Non-Profit & Public & Organizational Management | 19 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 17 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 10 | 6 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 11 | 4 | |
| Accounting | 14 | ||
| Criminology | 14 | ||
| Music Therapy & Therapist | 2 | 10 | |
| Psychology, General | 12 | ||
| Human Services, General | 10 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 7 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 5 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 5 | ||
| Equestrian & Equine Studies | 4 | ||
| Nursing Science | 4 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 4 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 2 | ||
| Environmental Science | 2 | ||
| General Studies | 2 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, Other | 2 | ||
| Substance Abuse & Addiction Counseling | 2 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 1 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 1 | ||
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 1 | ||
| Emergency Medical Technology & Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 1 | ||
| Graphic Design | 1 | ||
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 1 | ||
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 1 | ||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 1 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 1 | ||
| Music, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 2 | 191 | 76 |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College has a graduation rate of 47%, which is among the 35% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 47% | 28% | 51% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College has published 140 scientific papers with 1,577 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Psychology, Political Science, Computer Science, Sociology, Law, Medicine, Philosophy, Biology, and Art & Design.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1 | 1 |
| 1994 | 0 | 3 |
| 1995 | 1 | 2 |
| 1996 | 1 | 2 |
| 1997 | 4 | 3 |
| 1998 | 0 | 6 |
| 1999 | 0 | 2 |
| 2000 | 1 | 6 |
| 2001 | 5 | 8 |
| 2002 | 3 | 11 |
| 2003 | 1 | 2 |
| 2004 | 3 | 15 |
| 2005 | 1 | 6 |
| 2006 | 2 | 14 |
| 2007 | 2 | 29 |
| 2008 | 6 | 19 |
| 2009 | 1 | 36 |
| 2010 | 3 | 39 |
| 2011 | 1 | 32 |
| 2012 | 8 | 37 |
| 2013 | 7 | 60 |
| 2014 | 3 | 58 |
| 2015 | 3 | 53 |
| 2016 | 3 | 62 |
| 2017 | 5 | 37 |
| 2018 | 5 | 69 |
| 2019 | 2 | 114 |
| 2020 | 5 | 171 |
| 2021 | 4 | 148 |
| 2022 | 8 | 139 |
| 2023 | 8 | 132 |
| 2024 | 5 | 146 |
| 2025 | 1 | 103 |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College alumni
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Mari Hulman George
- Occupations
- businessperson
- Biography
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Mary Antonia "Mari" Hulman George was the daughter of Anton "Tony" Hulman and Mary Fendrich Hulman, prominent Indiana philanthropists and business owners. She was the chairperson of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway from 1988 to 2016, and also of Hulman & Company.
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Marta Linares de Martinelli
- Occupations
- politicianFirst Lady
- Biography
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Marta Linares de Martinelli is a Panamanian insurance broker. She became the First Lady of Panama on July 1, 2009 when her husband, Ricardo Martinelli, became President of Panama.
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Kathy Sinnott
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Kathy Sinnott is an American-Irish disability rights activist and politician who served as a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) for the South constituency from 2004 to 2009.
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Peggy Lehner
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Marguerite B. Lehner is the current mayor of Kettering, Ohio. Formerly, she also served in the Ohio Senate, Ohio House of Representatives, and on the Kettering City Council. Her Senate district was located entirely in Montgomery County and included Vandalia, Riverside, Kettering, Centerville, Miamisburg and Germantown. Lehner is a Republican.
General info
| Alternative names | SMWC St Mary-of-the-Woods College St. Mary-of-the-Woods College |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1840 |
| Motto | Virtus Cum Scientia Virtue with Knowledge United |
| Colors | blue, white |
| Academic calendar | August to May |
| Total FTE staff | 221 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1 St Mary of Woods Coll Saint Mary of the Woods, Indiana, 47876-1099 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,000 |
| Phone | 8125355151 |