5445 State Road 933 N
Notre Dame, IN 46556

A Catholic, women's college of the liberal arts, Saint Mary's College is located in Notre Dame, Indiana. The Indiana college provides a vigorous academic setting in which women can build a lifelong foundation for intellectual vitality, spiritual enrichment and civic responsibility. The comprehensive liberal arts program at Saint Mary's College is committed to broadening horizons and developing critical, creative thinking.

With nearly 20 academic departments, Saint Mary's College offers more than 30 majors. Faculty members teach in all classes, rather than teaching assistants. Class sizes are small, averaging 16 students, which is conducive to interactive education. The student-to-faculty ratio is 11-to-1. At the Indiana college, over a quarter of students engage in a study abroad program, with opportunities for learning in countries such as France, India, Italy, Ireland, Australia, Austria and Spain. Additionally, over half of the students participate in local community service. Saint Mary's College grants financial aid in some form to over 90 percent of its students. The Indiana college also operates a co-exchange program with the neighboring University of Notre Dame.

Saint Mary's College's picturesque, 75-acre campus combines historic buildings with cutting-edge classrooms. Many of the benefits and opportunities of Notre Dame's campus are also available. There are over 60 student organizations at Saint Mary's College. Through the Board of Governance, students are also encouraged to take an active part in the Indiana college's decision-making processes. Saint Mary's College has eight NCAA Division III varsity athletic teams, as well as a great selection of intramural activities.

Quick Facts:

More than 1600 students are enrolled at Saint Mary's College, representing over 40 states.

Over 80% of students live on campus, with guaranteed four-year housing.

Saint Mary's College has six nationally accredited programs.

The Indiana college was founded in 1844 by the Sisters of the Holy Cross.

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