About
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Hila Cheesman
Office Manager
Office Manager
Address
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
115 Guerin Hall
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, IN 47876
115 Guerin Hall
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, IN 47876
Phone
812-535-5106
Email
smwcadms@smwc.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Le Fer Hall (residence hall)
Mari Hulman George School of Equine Studies
Softball/Soccer Fields
Cecilian Auditorium
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is a 67-acre wooded campus located five miles northwest of Terre Haute, Indiana. The peaceful and beautiful campus features a fitness trail, lake and stables amid the stately academic buildings. Besides the College, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods is common ground for the Sisters of Providence, Woods Day Care/Pre-School, Providence Center and the White Violet Center for Eco-Justice.
Mari Hulman George School of Equine Studies
Softball/Soccer Fields
Cecilian Auditorium
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is a 67-acre wooded campus located five miles northwest of Terre Haute, Indiana. The peaceful and beautiful campus features a fitness trail, lake and stables amid the stately academic buildings. Besides the College, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods is common ground for the Sisters of Providence, Woods Day Care/Pre-School, Providence Center and the White Violet Center for Eco-Justice.
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Swope Art Museum
Honey Creek Mall
C.A.N.D.L.E.S. Holocaust Museum
Indiana State University
Rose Hulman Institute of Technology
Woods students take advantage of the area's growing culture, shopping and dining. Interaction with students from the areas two other universities on their campuses and local "hangouts".
Honey Creek Mall
C.A.N.D.L.E.S. Holocaust Museum
Indiana State University
Rose Hulman Institute of Technology
Woods students take advantage of the area's growing culture, shopping and dining. Interaction with students from the areas two other universities on their campuses and local "hangouts".
Campus Tours
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 1 hour
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 1 hour
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
Yes
Information Sessions
Available
Times
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
2 weeks
Contact Email Address for Visit
http://www.smwc.edu/admissions/visit.php
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Indianapolis International Airport is the closest airport. The airport is an hour's drive from campus. Bus service via Greyhound is available to Terre Haute.
Driving Instructions to Campus
Interstate 70 West
Take Terre Haute exit number 7. Turn right on U.S. Highway 41 North. Follow U.S. Highway 41 North directions below.
Interstate 70 East
Take Terre Haute exit number 7. Turn left on U.S. Highway 41 North. Follow U.S. Highway 41 North directions below.
State Highway 63 South
Approximately nine miles past the intersection of State Highway 63 and State Highway 163, turn right onto Bolton Road at the Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College sign. Follow the two-lane road through a residential area. Turn left onto U.S. Highway 150 at the stop sign. Drive past the Mari Hulman George School of Equine Studies entrance. Turn right at the Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College entrance. The College is on your right. The main gate is the second on the right.
U.S. Highway 41 North
Continue on U.S. Highway 41 North about nine miles past the I-70 intersection, to the junction with State Highway 63 North. Take State Highway 63 North and travel approximately two miles to Bolton Road and the Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College sign. Turn left and follow the two-lane road through a residential area. Turn left onto U.S. Highway 150 at the stop sign. Drive past the Mari Hulman George School of Equine Studies entrance. Turn right at the Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College entrance. The College is on your right. The main gate is the second on the right.
Local Accommodations
The College has a Guest House, where many visitors choose to stay. In addition, most major hotel chains have a property located on or near US 41 and I70. Please call the Campus Admission Office at 1.800.926.SMWC for detailed information.
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Overview
Applicants: 417
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Average HS GPA: 3.30
SAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
430 - 540
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
410 - 520
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
18 - 25
Testing Policies
Deadlines
Regular — August 8
Other Admission Factors
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
8:1
Total Faculty
130
with Terminal Degree
46
92
Women
38
Men
5
Minority
3
International
Most frequent class size
2 - 9
Most frequent lab / sub section size
2 - 9
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
Majors
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AGRICULTURE, AGRICULTURE OPERATIONS, AND RELATED SCIENCES.
Equestrian/Equine Studies.
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business/Commerce, General.
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce.
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management.
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COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Graphic Communications, General.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design.
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EDUCATION.
Art Teacher Education.
Biology Teacher Education.
Chemistry Teacher Education.
Education, General.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
Geography Teacher Education.
History Teacher Education.
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching.
Mathematics Teacher Education.
Music Teacher Education.
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education.
Secondary Education and Teaching.
Social Science Teacher Education.
Special Education and Teaching, General.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
American Literature (United States).
Creative Writing.
English Language and Literature, General.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
French Language and Literature.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Art Therapy/Therapist.
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist.
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other.
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other.
Music Therapy/Therapist.
Pre-Dentistry Studies.
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies.
Pre-Pharmacy Studies.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES.
Legal Assistant/Paralegal.
Pre-Law Studies.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
Humanities/Humanistic Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Accounting and Computer Science.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Religion/Religious Studies.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Human Services, General.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Political Science and Government, Other.
Social Sciences, General.
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THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS.
Theology/Theological Studies.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Fine/Studio Arts, General.
Graphic Design.
Music Performance, General.
Photography.
Visual and Performing Arts, General.
Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Transfer Associate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Transfer Associate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
No
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
On Campus Interviews
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Barbara Brugnaux '70
First elected female judge in Vigo County, Indiana
Jean Mary Wilkowski '41
Former U.S. Ambassador to Zambia and United Nations
Marylin Seibert Leinenbach '69
Received Walt Disney American Teacher Award - 1998
Valerie Dziubek Kuck '61
Named Outstanding Woman Scientist in 2001
Carmen Hansen Rivera '70
President of Carmen, Inc., Indianapolis, Indiana
Monica Dell'Osso '71
Only woman partner, Larson and Burnham, San Francisc
Elizabeth Nardi Jeffries '84
1997 recipient of CPAE - National Speakers Assoc.
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
No
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
On Campus Interviews
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Dec 1
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$16,279
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$13,445
Average Need-Based Loan
$3,983
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$3,782
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
$20,900
Required Fees
$650
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$900
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
$4,810
Transportation for Commuters
$900
On-Campus Room and Board
$7,890
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
Federal Perkins Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
1,414
Foreign Countries Represented
5
Demographics
96% female
4% male
30% are out of state
36% are full time
64% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
66%
Help finding off-campus housing
No
First-Year Students living on campus
70%
Campus Environment
Suburban
Housing Options
Disabled Student
Dorms Female
Special Needs Admissions
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
30
Number of Honor Societies
6
Number of Social Sororities
0
Number of Religious Organizations
1
Sports
Athletic Division
Other
Men's Sports ()
0 Sports
Women's Sports (Pomeroys)
6 Sports
Basketball
Equestrian Sports
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Track Field Outdoor
Equestrian Sports
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Track Field Outdoor
Student Services
Minority Support Groups: Student organization to support women of color by providing programming and activities representative of various racial, ethnic or cultural differences.
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Indiana State University, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Indiana State University,Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Sustainability
60*
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
Yes
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Yes
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
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