, is home to Saint Mary - Of - The - Woods College. is a small suburb. Students select the school partly because it is a Roman Catholic school. Saint Mary - Of - The - Woods College is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school go up to the Master's degree.
Students at Saint Mary - Of - The - Woods College can choose among many degree programs. Students commonly pursue studies in music, mathematics, animal science and care, and education and teaching.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 450. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 440 and 550.
Saint Mary - Of - The - Woods College has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school has 1,757 enrolled students (as of 2005). A very high share of students at Saint Mary - Of - The - Woods College are female.
Full-time students are the norm at the school. 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 college sponsored by the Sisters of Providence, is committed to the higher education of women in the tradition of the liberal arts. With a special emphasis on preparing women for leadership roles in a diverse and global society, the College offers undergraduate programs for women and graduate and certificate programs for both women and men. By participation in this community of learners, students develop their abilities to think critically, to communicate responsibility, to engage in lifelong learning, and to effect positive changes in society."
More complete details are provided below.
Saint Mary - Of - The - Woods College
St Hwy 150
Saint Mary-Of-The-Woods, IN 47876-1099
General Phone: (812) 535-5151
Admissions Phone: (812) 535-5106
Financial Aid Phone: (812) 535-5100
http://www.smwc.edu
Saint Mary - Of - The - Woods College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 47 | elementary school teaching, education courses, special ed, education, social science teaching, teacher education |
| Business And Management | 24 | business management, marketing, accounting, human resources, business, non-profit management, accounting and computer science |
| Religion And Philosophy | 17 | theology, religion |
| Liberal Arts | 14 | English, humanities, English language and literature, social services, technical and business writing, French language, social studies, Spanish language, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 10 | psychology, music therapy, art therapy |
| Media | 10 | journalism, digital communications, communications tech courses |
| Law | 8 | legal assistant |
| Mathematics | 7 | systems science and theory, mathematics |
| Family And Social Work | 6 | human services, adult development and aging |
| Animal Science And Care | 5 | equestrian studies |
| Science | 4 | biology |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 4 | photography |
| Music | 3 | music |
| Art Studies | 2 | art studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 2 | computer and info science |
| Medicine | 1 | health professions |
| Design | 0 | design and visual communication |
Number of programs and degrees for Saint Mary - Of - The - Woods College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 138 | 39 |
| Master's degree | 21 | 4 |
| Associate's degree | 5 | 7 |
In 2005, Saint Mary - Of - The - Woods College had a total enrollment of 1,757 students (998 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Women | 100% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 92% |
| Graduate | 8% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 78% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 10% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Indiana | 75% |
| Illinois | 14% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| California | 2% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 73 % |
| Part-Time | 81 % |
Saint Mary - Of - The - Woods College offers campus housing for 402 of its 998 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of , for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 327 | 197 | 60% | 76 | 39% |
| Women | 327 | 197 | 60% | 76 | 39% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 550 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 77% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 36% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (812) 535-5106
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 18,060 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 18,060 |
| Room and board | $ 6,820 |
| Room charge | $ 2,660 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,160 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,800 |
Financial Aid:
Saint Mary - Of - The - Woods College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 183500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (812) 535-5100
Saint Mary - Of - The - Woods College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 3 | $39,606 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 6 | $41,784 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 3 | $52,266 | 8 | $51,082 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 6 | $44,427 | 12 | $41,889 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 11 | $38,977 | 12 | $37,850 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 22 | $41,696 | 33 | $42,340 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 0 | 61 | 61 |
| Basketball | 0 | 11 | 11 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 50 | 50 |
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Equestrian/Equine Studies
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting and Computer Science
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Education, Other
Elementary Education and Teaching
Social Science Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Adult Development and Aging
Human Services, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
French Language and Literature
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Social Sciences, General
Social Sciences, Other
Spanish Language and Literature
Technical and Business Writing
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
Systems Science and Theory
MEDIA
Communications Technologies/Technicians & Support Services, Other
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Journalism
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Photography
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Religion/Religious Studies
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Art Therapy/Therapist
Music Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Saint Mary - Of - The - Woods College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 5% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in animal science and care (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in music (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| % of students from other states (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching
Has ROTC (army, air force)
Offers athletic scholarships
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