Study at Saint Mary of The Woods College

Saint Mary of The Woods College is located in Saint Mary-of-The-Woods, IN (a small suburb). The school is a Roman Catholic school. Saint Mary of The Woods College is a private, not-for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by the school is the Master's degree.

Course Topics

Saint Mary of The Woods College has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. The school is known for its programs in music, mathematics, animal science and care, education and teaching, and therapy and counseling.

Saint Mary of The Woods College Selectivity

Saint Mary of The Woods College does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 460. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 420 and 540. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.

Faculty

The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. Saint Mary of The Woods College has a tenure system for senior faculty.

Student Enrollment

The school had 1,677 enrolled students in 2007. A very high share of students at Saint Mary of The Woods College are female.

Student Life

A lot of students at the school attend part-time. Saint Mary of The Woods College offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, a Catholic women's college sponsored by the Sisters of Providence, is committed to higher education in the tradition of the liberal arts. The College serves a diverse community of learners in undergraduate and graduate programs, while maintaining its commitment to women in its campus program. By participating in this community, students develop their abilities to think critically, to communicate responsibly,to engage in lifelong learning and leadership, and to effect positive change in a global society."