At a glance
Average net price
$25,292
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
69.3%
Admission rate
76%
Undergrad size
1,458
In-state tuition
$53,230
Out-of-state tuition
$53,230
Cost of attendance
$66,478
Median earnings (10y)
$59,354
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,246
- ACT midpoint
- 26
- Retention
- 88.1%
- Locale
- Suburb
Programs breakdown
18 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by health (23%), humanities & arts (22%), stem (20%).
- STEM20%
- Health23%
- Business14%
- Humanities & arts22%
- Social sciences20%
- Health professions23.5%~342 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Business14.4%~210 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Biological sciences10.7%~157 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology6.7%~98 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Education6.0%~88 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Communication6.0%~88 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~69 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~64 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics4.0%~59 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~59 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Social sciences4.0%~59 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- English2.7%~39 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~34 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~29 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History1.3%~20 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~20 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~15 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~10 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
35 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 92 | $61,921 | $27,000 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 65 | $30,220 | $27,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 56 | $34,834 | $27,000 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Master's | 56 | $59,752 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 56 | $43,091 | $27,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 42 | $38,943 | $27,000 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 42 | $26,367 | $27,000 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Bachelor's | 36 | — | $26,500 |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 27 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 26 | $64,018 | $27,000 |
| International/Globalization Studies. | Bachelor's | 24 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 21 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | First professional | 20 | — | — |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 18 | — | — |
| Applied Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | Master's | 14 | — | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Data Science. | Master's | 12 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Philosophy. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Physics. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Mathematics and Statistics, Other. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Saint Mary's College
Saint Mary's College is a mid-sized institution located in Notre Dame, Indiana, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 1,458 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Health professions, Business, Biological sciences.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Saint Mary's College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $25,292 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $53,230 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $66,478 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 69.3%, a above-average completion outcome. 88.1% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $59,354 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Saint Mary's College confers degrees and certificates across 18 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Health professions, Business, Biological sciences. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by health (23% of credentials), humanities & arts (22% of credentials), social sciences (20% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Saint Mary's College accepts 76% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,246. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 26.
Location & campus
Set in Notre Dame, Indiana (suburb), Saint Mary's College draws students from across Indiana and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Saint Mary's College
Q.How much does Saint Mary's College cost?
The average net price at Saint Mary's College is $25,292 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $66,478.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Saint Mary's College?
Saint Mary's College has a 6-year graduation rate of 69.3% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Saint Mary's College?
Saint Mary's College admits 76% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do Saint Mary's College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Saint Mary's College graduate earns $59,354 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Saint Mary's College?
Published tuition is $53,230 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Saint Mary's College located?
Saint Mary's College is located in Notre Dame, Indiana (ZIP 46556).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Saint Mary's College at their official website.