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Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range868 to 1052
ACT RangeN/A
Average GPA3.21
Acceptance Rate72.4%

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods admits a broad range of students, so your goal should be showing readiness to thrive once you arrive. With a 3.21 average GPA and test-optional policy, a submitted SAT around 1050 or higher can help place you above the typical score range.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College facts and stats

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Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is a rural institution with an undergraduate enrollment of 858 students. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods has a freshman retention rate of 62% and a 6-year graduation rate of 46%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 9:1.

Location

Saint Mary of the Woods, IN

Undergrad Enrollment858
Freshman Retention62%
SettingRural
Student to Faculty Ratio9:1
Graduation Rate46%
Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

Not offered

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

March 10

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit SAT or ACT scores to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, take your first test by the spring of junior year and save the summer before senior year plus the fall for retakes. Since the school is test-optional and does not publish ED, EA, or Regular Decision deadlines, confirm score-receipt timing with admissions before counting on a late fall retake for superscoring.

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What you'll actually pay

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods is a private not-for-profit, so the same tuition and fees rate applies to all students. Tuition and fees are $34,320, and 100% of students receive aid. Submit the FAFSA by the March 10 priority deadline for financial aid consideration.

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Tuition and Fees$34,320
Room and Board$14,174
Average Merit AwardN/A
Application FeeN/A
Students on Aid100%
Average Aid Package$35,590
Average Debt at GradN/A

At Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, tuition, fees, room and board total about $48,494 before aid. All students receive financial aid, with an average aid package of $35,590. That support can significantly reduce the amount families pay, though the final cost depends on each student’s financial situation.

Student life at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College

Activities and Organizations
Drama and theater
Choral groups
Concert band
Pep band
Dance
Musical theater
Music ensembles
Literary magazine
Student government
International student organization
Campus ministries
Housing

62% of undergrads live on campus

Freshman housing: Guaranteed

Coed
Greek life

No fraternity or sorority life on campus.

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