Saint Mary's College
Notre Dame, IN
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,375
Graduate Enrollment: 125
Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Women only
Religious Affiliation:
Roman Catholic
Campus Details
Suburb: Large (outside principal city, in urbanized area with population of 250,000 or more)
Four-year, small, highly residential
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full-time, selective, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 83.07%
Male/Female: /
First generation college students: 19.8% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled:
Percentage of students who are veterans:
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 79.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 70.0% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 59.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 48.1% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 76.4%
Black: 1.7%
Hispanic: 15.3%
Asian: 1.4%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 3.2%
Non-resident alien: 0.6%
Unknown race: 1.5%
Black: 1.7%
Hispanic: 15.3%
Asian: 1.4%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 3.2%
Non-resident alien: 0.6%
Unknown race: 1.5%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $61,344
In-State tuition: $48,010Out-of-State tuition: $48,010
Estimated books and supplies: $1,150 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $13,470 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $1,800 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $8,750 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $1,800 (2022)
Average Family Income: $101,876 (2011)
Median Family Income: $87,888 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 25.5%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 62.9%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $27,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $286 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $13,498 |
| $30k-48k | $15,790 |
| $48k-75k | $18,173 |
| $75k-110k | $25,660 |
| $110k+ | $34,285 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 69%6-year graduation rate: 74%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 96.3% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $27,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $6,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $21,847 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $19,759 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 87.9% (2015) |
| @3 year | 87.4% (2017) |
| @5 year | 88.8% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 80.1% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 75.2% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $39,366 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $54,703 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 39 | $27,000 | $286 | $30,611 ($2,551) | $57,637 ($4,803) |
| Master's Degree | Information Science/Studies. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 25 | $27,000 | $286 | $36,076 ($3,006) | $46,956 ($3,913) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 8 | $42,153 ($3,513) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature/Letters, Other. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 37 | $27,000 | $286 | $28,481 ($2,373) | $64,337 ($5,361) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Applied Mathematics. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics and Statistics, Other. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | International/Global Studies. | 15 | $26,496 ($2,208) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 26 | $27,000 | $283 | $30,047 ($2,504) | $47,897 ($3,991) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Work. | 9 | $49,229 ($4,102) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Economics. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 13 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | 21 | $26,500 | $281 | $56,321 ($4,693) | |
| Master's Degree | Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | 32 | $466 | $57,840 ($4,820) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 39 | $27,000 | $286 | $67,340 ($5,612) | $67,942 ($5,662) |
| First Professional Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 35 | $27,000 | $286 | $45,234 ($3,770) | $74,163 ($6,180) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 16 | $27,000 | $286 | $68,047 ($5,671) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Physics. | 3 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $67,554Full time faculty: 68%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 9.0
School's endowment start of year: $198,707,916 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $282,319,087 (2022)