Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Acceptance Rate (72%)

Q: What is Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College's acceptance rate?

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College's acceptance rate was 72% for fall 2024: it admitted 889 of 1,228 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.

Acceptance rate: 72% for fall 2024

Average net price: $18,470 a year (2022–23)

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Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College GPA requirements

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College acceptance rate

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College admitted 889 of 1,228 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 72%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Saint Mary of the Woods, Indiana, with 858 undergraduates.

Admission requirements

What Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factor	Status
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.	Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.	Required
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.	Considered if submitted
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.	Considered if submitted
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.	Considered if submitted
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.	Considered if submitted
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.	Considered if submitted
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.	Considered if submitted
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.	Considered if submitted
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.	Not considered
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.	Not considered

Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College's admissions office before you apply.

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.

AP credit

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $18,470 a year at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

How selective is Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College?

Moderately selective: more than half of applicants got in. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College admitted 72% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

What GPA do you need to get into Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College?

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.

What is Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College's acceptance rate?

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College's acceptance rate was 72% for fall 2024: it admitted 889 of 1,228 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.

How much does GPA matter at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College?

A lot: Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers high school class rank, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores, other tests, work experience and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider college preparatory program and demonstration of competencies. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Can I get into Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College with a 3.0 GPA?

GPA alone can't tell you here. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College admitted 72% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.

Is Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College test optional?

Check Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024).

Does Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College give credit for AP exams?

Yes. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

Do you need to write an essay to apply to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College?

No, but it considers one. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College doesn't require a personal statement or essay but considers one if you send it, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

How much does Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College cost after financial aid?

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $18,470 a year at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Does Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College look at legacy status?

Yes. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Before you apply, check Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

College Navigator: Saint Mary-of-the-Woods CollegeU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.

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