Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. freshman retention is below 65%. a private nonprofit school with 853 students.
About This School
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is a private nonprofit institution located in Saint Mary of the Woods, Indiana with approximately 853 undergraduate students enrolled. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 72%. The average net price after financial aid is $31,872 per year. The graduation rate is 47%, and the typical graduate earns $31,900 within 10 years of enrollment.
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (SMWC) is a private Catholic liberal arts college in Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, United States. Originally a college exclusively for women, it is now coeducational. It is the oldest Catholic college in Indiana and is known for the Mari Hulman George School of Equine Studies.
The numbers tell a mixed story here — a 52% graduation rate and 67% freshman retention suggest many students don't finish, which is worth taking seriously before enrolling. The standout draw is the one-of-a-kind Equine Studies program, making it a genuine option if that's your field, and median debt of just $13,600 at graduation is unusually low. However, median earnings of $31,900 a decade out are modest, so factor in whether the net price of $43,465/year delivers the career return you need.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
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Student Body
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Contact & Location
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Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
1 St Mary of Woods Coll
Saint Mary of the Woods, IN 47876-1099
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