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Saint Mary's College, founded by the Sisters of the Holy Cross in 1844, is considered to be The Nation's Premier Catholic Women's College. Located on 75 acres of land in Notre Dame, Indiana it enrolls more than 1,500 students from across 40 states and several countries worldwide every year.
Saint Mary's College offers more than 30 majors in the fields of art, biology, business administration, economics, education, english, modern languages, music, nursing, religious studies, mathematics, and communicative studies, among others. Primary or secondary education certification, pre-professional studies, as well as dual degree program in engineering are also available. The academic centers of the college are:
The sports teams of Saint Mary's College are nicknamed the Belles, and they compete in the NCAA Division III championships. The students participate in sports like tennis, volleyball, basketball, soccer, golf, softball, swimming and diving, and cross country. The college also fields a number of teams in intramural and club sports.
Saint Mary's College can be found in Notre Dame, IN (a large suburb). One of the defining characteristics of the school is its status as a Roman Catholic school. Saint Mary's College is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Bachelor's degree is the highest degree at the school.
Saint Mary's College offers a wide range of choices in programs of study. The most common majors at the school are in media, mathematics, art studies, and drama and performing arts.
Saint Mary's College does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 520 or lower in 2007-2008 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at the school centered around 520 to 620, but ranged both higher and lower.
Classes at Saint Mary's College are less crowded than at many schools. A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff. Instructors at Saint Mary's College are well-paid.
In 2007-2008, 1,604 students were enrolled in the school. A very high share of students at Saint Mary's College are female.
The school has a residential or campus feel. Student dorms or apartments are common at Saint Mary's College. The school offers students meal plans. Saint Mary's College student athletes compete in Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
Saint Mary's College
Notre Dame, IN 46556
General Phone: (574) 284-4000
http://www.saintmarys.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 92 | creative writing, political science, history, sociology, English literature, humanities, interdisciplinary studies, Spanish language, ... |
| Business and Management | 46 | business management, accounting, MIS |
| Science | 35 | biology, chemistry |
| Media | 34 | communication studies |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 32 | registered nursing |
| Education and Teaching | 27 | elementary school teaching |
| Therapy and Counseling | 20 | psychology |
| Family and Social Work | 16 | social work |
| Art Studies | 7 | art studies |
| Religion and Philosophy | 7 | religion, philosophy |
| Mathematics | 5 | mathematics, mathematics and computer science, applied mathematics courses |
| Music | 5 | music |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 4 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for Saint Mary's College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 330 | 29 |
In 2007-2008, Saint Mary's College had a total enrollment of 1,604 students (1,703 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 0% |
| Women | 100% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 87% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 52% |
| 20-21 | 40% |
| 22-24 | 5% |
| 25-29 | 0% |
| 30-34 | 0% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 0% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Indiana | 26% |
| Illinois | 19% |
| Michigan | 14% |
| Ohio | 9% |
| Pennsylvania | 4% |
| California | 4% |
| Minnesota | 3% |
| Florida | 3% |
| Texas | 3% |
| Wisconsin | 2% |
| Georgia | 2% |
| New Jersey | 2% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 86 % |
Saint Mary's College offers campus housing for 1,411 of its 1,703 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
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The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,422 | 1,132 | 80% | 455 | 40% |
| Women | 1,422 | 1,132 | 80% | 455 | 40% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 520 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 520 | 620 |
| SAT Writing | 530 | 630 |
| ACT Verbal | 23 | 30 |
| ACT Math | 22 | 27 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 27 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 62% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 71% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 28,212 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 28,212 |
| Room and board | $ 8,936 |
| Room charge | $ 5,506 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,432 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,100 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,700 |
Financial Aid:
Saint Mary's College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 183600)
Saint Mary's College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 32 | 52 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 9 | 23 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 7 | 14 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 18 | $80,557 | 25 | $78,648 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 12 | $67,168 | 25 | $64,728 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 15 | $53,489 | 33 | $51,468 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 3 | $43,682 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 1 | * | 3 | $38,129 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 47 | $66,669 | 89 | $62,116 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
| Track | Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Management Information Systems, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
Creative Writing
Economics, General
English Literature (British and Commonwealth)
French Language and Literature
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Italian Language and Literature
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics, Other
Mathematics and Computer Science
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Saint Mary's College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, navy, air force) NCAA athletic conference member
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