FACTS ABOUT SAINT MARY'S...

FOUNDING:
The College was founded in 1844 and continues to be sponsored by the Congregation of the Sisters of the Holy Cross. Read the Mission Statement for the College.

ACADEMIC EMPHASIS: Liberal arts/preprofessional

CAMPUS:
The suburban campus includes 275 acres of gardens, fields, woods and walks along the Saint Joseph River.

LOCATION:
Although our mailing address is Notre Dame, Indiana, Saint Mary's is located in the city of South Bend, Indiana, Within walking distance of the University of Notre Dame, we are approximately 90 miles from Chicago and 160 miles from Indianapolis. Saint Mary’s is within easy access to the regional airport and interstate highway system. More information about Getting to Saint Mary's...

EDUCATIONAL ADVANTAGES:
11:1 student/faculty ratio. Average class size is 15. Co-exchange programs with Notre Dame. Opportunities for foreign study, internships and volunteer service.

RESIDENCE LIFE:
Approximately 81% of the students live on campus in one of our five residence halls. Housing is guaranteed for four years. Learn more about Living at Saint Mary's

THE STUDENTS:
Approximately 1500 women from 47 states and territories and 12 foreign countries. Multicultural and international students represent 9% of the student body.

PROGRAMS OF STUDY:
Saint Mary’s offers the B.A., B.B.A., B.S., B.F.A., B.M. and over 30 major areas of study. Click here for a full listing of majors. In addition, Saint Mary’s College and the University of Notre Dame have established a cooperative engineering degree program. Students may design their own major if they wish or earn a minor or minors in any of 23 academic areas. To learn more about the programs of study Saint Mary's offers and degree requirements visit the Office of the Registrar Website.

ATHLETICS:
Saint Mary’s College provides a complete athletic and recreational program. The College, an NCAA Division III school, and a member of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association, sponsors varsity teams in tennis, volleyball, soccer, basketball, swimming and diving, golf, softball and cross-country. Saint Mary’s women also may participate in the intramural program and/or clubs in a variety of sports; many offerings are coeducational with the University of Notre Dame. Learn more about Belles Athletics by visitng the Athletics website.

FINANCIAL AID:
In 2005-2006, over 90% of Saint Mary’s students received nearly $27 million in financial aid in the form of scholarship, grant, loan and work opportunities; of these funds, over $11.4 million were from Saint Mary’s in grants and scholarships.To learn more about financial aid at Saint Mary's, visit the Office of Financial Aid Website.

COSTS:
Current cost information about Tuition/Room and Board

ADMISSION:
Competitive. First year applicants should apply by March 1. Transfer applicants should apply by November 15 for spring semester or April 15 for fall semester. Early Decision applications must be submitted by November 15 for December notification. Learn more about Admission to Saint Mary's.

ACCREDITATIONS:
Saint Mary’s is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and by the Indiana State Board of Education.

RECENT ALUMNAE:

• 45 percent have careers in industry, business and government.

• 21 percent attend graduate or professional school immediately after graduation.

• 10 percent nursing.

• 18 percent have entered teaching.

• 65 percent see a relationship between their major and their major and their first job.

• 80 percent of those in graduate school reported satisfaction with their preparation for graduate study.

• 93 percent were well satisfied with the overall Saint Mary’s experience.