Admission & Aid

You Belong Here

At Saint Mary's, you'll discover your home away from home. Here, you'll find a close-knit community energized by difference and shaped by dialogue, civility and mutual respect. You'll be surrounded by professors who empower you and peers who will lift you up. At Saint Mary's, you'll be seen for who you are. You belong here.

  • First Year Students First Year Students

    If you are a high school student or someone seeking an undergraduate (bachelor's) degree, explore our first year student admission page. Learn more.

    First Year Students
  • Transfer Students Transfer Students

    If you are a current college student interested in transferring to Saint Mary's, check out our transfer student admission page. Learn more.

    Transfer Students
  • Graduate Students Graduate Students

    If you are seeking a graduate degree (graduate certificate, master's degree, or doctorate), please visit our graduate admission page. Learn more.

    Graduate Students
100% of incoming students receive scholarships or grants

Financial Aid and Scholarships

Empowerment is having the knowledge, experience, and opportunity you need to create the life you want. Financial access is the first step to that empowerment, which is why 100% of our students receive scholarships or grants. And why equity is woven into everything we do so that every student has access to the full Saint Mary’s experience.

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  • Academic Programs Academic Programs

    Select from more than 60 academic programs. And with the support of your advising team, there is plenty of time to choose your major, explore a minor, and still graduate in four years. 
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    Academic Programs
  • Accelerated Programs Accelerated Programs

    Explore all seven accelerated bachelor’s-to-master’s degree programs offered at Saint Mary’s and through our partnership with Notre Dame’s Mendoza College of Business. 
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    Accelerated Programs
  • Graduate Programs Graduate Programs

    Master’s degrees from Saint Mary’s in the fields of healthcare, social work, and data science. Find out which one is right for you. 
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    Graduate Programs
> Have It All Here
Have It All Here

Take a walk. Take in the art. Scream at a concert. Chill by the fire. Cheer on the Irish. Lend a hand on the farm. Ice skate in the park. It’s your time to enjoy every minute. Explore all the good stuff on campus, plus all the extra extras at Notre Dame. Bike to downtown South Bend for dinner and a show. Or, take a day trip to Chicago for a dose of the big city.

Campus Life
> Become a Part of Our Tri-Campus Community
Become a Part of Our Tri-Campus Community

Through our unique and historic collaboration with the University of Notre Dame and Holy Cross College, you’ll experience four years on a college campus you can’t find anywhere else. From courses and activities to dining halls, club sports, and the Notre Dame Marching Band, you’ll have access to much of what they offer as a Saint Mary’s student.

ND Connection

Still Have Questions?

Contact the Office of Admission to ask a question or request additional information.

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Saint Mary’s College is exempt from subpart C of Title IX with respect to the undergraduate program; admissions and recruitment are limited to women. Saint Mary’s College offers coeducational graduate programs. Both graduate and undergraduate programs admit students and give equal access to the programs, scholarships, and facilities without regard to race, color, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, religion, or disability.

We want every student who wants to come to Saint Mary’s to be able to afford an education here. You focus on your future, and we’ll work on the finances with you.