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Saint Mary's College

#1003 in US ranking Notre Dame, IN
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$68,589
Tuition & fees
$55,093
Avg. aid
$37,743
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
76%
SAT range
1130–1325
ACT range
26–30

Outcomes

Graduation rate
69%
Median salary
$50,386
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Saint Mary's College?

Saint Mary's campus traditions include the All-School Formal, Belles Bash, and Late Night Breakfast. They offer different kinds of occasions for students to gather outside class rather than functioning as academic requirements.

The formal is a college-wide social event; Belles Bash is associated with campus celebration and student programming; and Late Night Breakfast gives students a shared break during a demanding part of the academic calendar. Event details, dates, and sponsors can change, so a current student-activities calendar is more useful than an old event listing when planning to attend.

What are the student housing and dining options at Saint Mary's College?

Saint Mary's offers college-operated undergraduate housing and campus dining. Housing is a substantial part of the student experience, with 83% of students reported to live on campus, but the availability of residence halls should not be mistaken for a guarantee of a particular room or housing arrangement.

Prospective residents should review the current housing application, assignment process, residence-hall options, and rules that apply to their class year. Meal-plan choices and dining access deserve a separate look, especially for students with dietary needs or schedules that keep them away from campus at standard meal times. First-year students are permitted to register or park a car on campus, though parking registration and any applicable charges should be checked before arrival.

Saint Mary's College Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

No

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

School organizations

75

Saint Mary's College Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
10:1
Undergraduates living on campus
83%
Campus size
100 hectares

Saint Mary's College Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 6

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop
  • Alumni network

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Saint Mary's College Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Cushwa-Leighton Library

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

No

24h access

Yes

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Saint Mary's College Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Saint Mary's College Location & Map

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.