Saint Mary's College

Saint Mary's College is a suburban private four-year institution located in Notre Dame, IN. As a private institution, it sets its own tuition and operates independently of state funding.

Saint Mary's College is open or broadly accessible, with an acceptance rate of 81.1% based on IPEDS data. The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 1100 and 1310 on the SAT (560–650 Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, 540–660 Math). ACT composite scores for the middle 50% ranged from 25 to 30.

Tuition is $51,430 per year. Room and board costs approximately $15,750 annually. The average grant aid awarded to students is $35,913 per year. Approximately 98% of students receive some form of financial aid. 24% of students receive federal Pell Grants, which are reserved for students with demonstrated financial need.

Saint Mary's College has a strong six-year graduation rate of 77%, according to IPEDS data. High first-year retention (84%) indicates that the vast majority of freshmen return for their sophomore year — a strong signal of student satisfaction and institutional support.

The student body includes White (76%), Hispanic (13%), Black (2%), Asian (1%), and international (1%) students, reflecting a diverse campus community. All data on this page is sourced from verified government databases including IPEDS and the College Scorecard. GradFax does not accept paid placements or rankings — every data point is citeable.