Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
81.11%
SAT Average
1,233
ACT Range
25-30
Saint Mary's College Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 81.11%. This means approximately 811 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 1,399 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
81.11%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Higher Learning Commission | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $51,430 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $51,430 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $65,706 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $28,552 | State avg: $19,362. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 23.90% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 59.17% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Saint Mary's College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$51,430
Room and board
$13,850
Books and supplies
$250
Other expenses
$1,650
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$65,706
Average net price
$28,552
Average aid coverage
57%
$37,154 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Saint Mary's College pays approximately $28,552 per year after grants and aid. This is above the Indiana average of $19,362 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Saint Mary's College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Indiana and national averages.
Saint Mary's College net price
$28,552
Indiana average
$19,362
National average
$17,506
Saint Mary's College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $51,430 and average net price at $28,552. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$51,430
Current net price
$28,552
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
76.52%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$59,354
Undergraduates
1,399
10-Year Median Earnings - Saint Mary's College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Saint Mary's College graduates earn about 1.4x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Saint Mary's College?
Undergraduates
1,399
Completion rate
76.52%
Above national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
23.90%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
59.17%
Above national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 23.90% of Saint Mary's College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 59.17% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Saint Mary's College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Saint Mary's College's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Saint Mary's College lists Higher Learning Commission as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Saint Mary's College is listed at 133 Le Mans Hall, Notre Dame, IN 46556. Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission.
Compare Schools
Compare Saint Mary's College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Mary's College | 81.11% | $51,430 | $28,552 | $59,354 |
| Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology | 72.81% | $56,674 | $40,665 | $101,253 |
| University of Notre Dame | 12.38% | $62,693 | $27,823 | $99,980 |
| Chamberlain University-Indiana | 100.00% | $19,686 | $36,219 | $92,405 |
| Butler University | 85.87% | $45,980 | $38,472 | $77,235 |
Similar Schools in Notre Dame
This local cluster focuses on nearby Notre Dame schools, not national peers. Use it to compare local net price, acceptance rate and enrollment options around Notre Dame.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Saint Mary's College's acceptance rate?
Saint Mary's College's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 81.11%.
How much is Saint Mary's College tuition?
Saint Mary's College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $51,430.
What is Saint Mary's College's average net price?
Saint Mary's College's average net price in the local dataset is $28,552.
What does Saint Mary's College cost for families earning under $30,000?
College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $17,918 for Saint Mary's College students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.
What is Saint Mary's College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $59,354 for Saint Mary's College.
Is Saint Mary's College accredited?
Saint Mary's College's accreditor in the local dataset is Higher Learning Commission.
How many students attend Saint Mary's College?
The local dataset lists 1,399 undergraduate students at Saint Mary's College.
What percentage of Saint Mary's College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Saint Mary's College in the local dataset is 23.90%.
What is the federal loan rate at Saint Mary's College?
The federal loan rate for Saint Mary's College in the local dataset is 59.17%.
Where should I verify Saint Mary's College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Saint Mary's College or the latest official federal education data.