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Saint Mary's College

Notre Dame, Indiana · Private

76%acceptance rate
1078–1240SAT middle 50%
26–30ACT middle 50%
$30,389average net price

Saint Mary's College admitted 76% of 2,573 applicants (Common Data Set 2024-2025). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1078–1240 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 77% of students graduate within six years.

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Early decision and early action

Early decision applicants were admitted at 70% (137 of 197), compared with 76% for all applicants.

Early applicants often include recruited athletes and students with stronger applications, so the gap overstates how much applying early helps one student.

What admissions weighs

How Saint Mary's College rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.

Very important

  • GPA

Important

  • Course rigor

Considered

  • Class rank
  • Test scores
  • Essay
  • Recommendations
  • Interview
  • Activities
  • Talent or ability
  • Character
  • First generation
  • Legacy
  • Where you live
  • State residency
  • Volunteering
  • Work experience
  • Showing interest

Not considered

  • Religion

High school GPA

First-year students averaged a 3.91 GPA. 30% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.

  • 4.043%
  • 3.75–3.9929%
  • 3.50–3.7413%
  • 3.25–3.4911%
  • 3.00–3.244%
  • 2.50–2.991%
  • 2.00–2.490%
  • Under 2.00%

Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.

What it costs

Full price with housing is $67,180 a year. After grants, students paid $30,389 on average.

Average price after grants, by family income:

  • $0–30k$17,918
  • $30–48k$26,610
  • $48–75k$21,529
  • $75–110k$30,396
  • $110k+$33,026

Quick answers

What is Saint Mary's College’s acceptance rate?

Saint Mary's College admitted 76% of applicants: 1,966 of 2,573 (Common Data Set 2024-2025).

What SAT score do you need for Saint Mary's College?

The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1078 to 1240, with a median around 1170. A score at or above 1170 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.

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