Saint Mary's College
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. generous financial aid cuts net price well below sticker.
About This School
Saint Mary's College is a private nonprofit institution located in Notre Dame, Indiana with approximately 1,458 undergraduate students enrolled. Saint Mary's College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 76%. The average net price after financial aid is $25,292 per year. The graduation rate is 69%, 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.
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Notable Alumni
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Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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Will This School Pay Off?
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
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,458 undergraduates).
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Sources & Methodology
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.
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- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
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