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Saint Mary's College

Notre Dame, IN·Private nonprofit·1,399 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. strong 77% graduation rate; financial aid brings net price below sticker.

81%
Accept
1,399
Students
$28,552
Net Price
77%
Grad Rate
$51,300
Earnings
10 yr
$23,199
Debt

About This School

Saint Mary's College is a private nonprofit institution located in Notre Dame, Indiana with approximately 1,399 undergraduate students enrolled. Saint Mary's College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 81%. The average net price after financial aid is $28,552 per year. The graduation rate is 77%, and the typical graduate earns $51,300 within 10 years of enrollment.

Saint Mary's College, is the name of several colleges and schools:

This small, all-women's Catholic college in Notre Dame offers a tight-knit community with genuine access — an 81% acceptance rate means most applicants get in — and the $23,199 median debt at graduation is quite manageable. Worth considering if you want a close relationship with faculty and proximity to the University of Notre Dame's social and academic scene. The 77% graduation rate and median earnings of $51,300 after 10 years are decent but not exceptional, so students should have a clear career direction or graduate school plan to maximize the investment.

Founded
1844
Setting
Large suburb

Popular Programs

Health Professions20%
Business & Marketing15%
Psychology10%
Biological Sciences9%
Education8%
Communications6%
Mathematics6%
Physical Sciences5%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Mary DalyCatherine HicksEddie Bernice JohnsonMadeleine BordalloDonna Christian-Christensen

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average Composite1233
Reading 75th %ile650
Math 75th %ile660

ACT Scores

Midpoint Composite26

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$51,430
Out-of-State Tuition
$51,430
Avg Net Price
$28,552
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants24%
Median debt at graduation$23,199

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
77%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
84%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$51,300
after enrollment
Median Debt
$23,199
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$23,199
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$44,500
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$51,300
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 2.2x

Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White77%
Black2%
Hispanic/Latino14%
Asian1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,399 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Saint Mary's College

133 Le Mans Hall

Notre Dame, IN 46556

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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