Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$31,990

2.7% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$18,470

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

76.1%

1,182 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

1,227

73.2% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

52.7%

69 Graduates

About

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is a higher education institution located in Vigo County, IN. In 2023, the most popular Postbaccalaureate Certificate concentrations at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College were Music Therapy (32 degrees awarded) and Paralegal (1 degrees).

In 2023, 277 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. 88.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 11.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (217 degrees), 12.1 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (18 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is $31,990, which is $2,710 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 374 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is $31,990, which is $2,710 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,470.

In 2023, 95% of undergraduate students attending Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 67% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$31,990

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College was $31,990. The cost of tuition at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is $2,710 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$18,470

2023 Value

6.41%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,470. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College grew by 6.41%.

This chart compares the average net price of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,135

Room and Board

$1,600

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College was of $9,135 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 9.47% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,600. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

95%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

67%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

95% of undergraduate students at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 2.15% with respect to 2022, when 93% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 374 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College received 1,182 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 21.7% annual growth. Out of those 1,182 applicants, 900 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 76.1% acceptance rate.

There were 1,227 students enrolled at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College in 2023. 51% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College has an overall enrollment yield of 23.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

76.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

900

Accepted Out of 1,182

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College was 76.1% (900 admissions from 1,182 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 78.2%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 21.7%, while admissions grew by 18.6%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

51%

Submission Percentage (2023)

107

Scores Submitted (2023)

51% of enrolled first-time students at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College had a total enrollment of 1,227 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is 898 students and the part-time enrollment is 329. This means that 73.2% of students enrolled at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 74.2% White, 8.8% Black or African American, 6.68% Hispanic or Latino, 4.32% Two or More Races, 1.06% Asian, 0.326% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.244% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (57.8%), followed by White Male (14.1%) and Black or African American Male (7.36%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (66.2%), followed by White Male (12.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (5.41%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

73.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,227 students. The full-time enrollment at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is 898 and the part-time enrollment is 329. This means that 73.2% of students enrolled at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College are enrolled full-time compared with 78.8% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

67%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College was 67%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (74%), Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
911 enrolled students
Black or African American
108 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
82 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is 74.2% White, 8.8% Black or African American, 6.68% Hispanic or Latino, 4.32% Two or More Races, 1.06% Asian, 0.326% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.244% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 53.2% White, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.9% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 25 students (2.04%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 215 more women than men received degrees from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is white (217 degrees awarded). There were 12.1 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (18 degrees).

The most common Postbaccalaureate Certificate concentration at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is Music Therapy (32 degrees awarded), followed by Paralegal (1 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Education (53 degrees awarded), Health (103 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (12 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,757,045 people), Registered nurses (1,593,545 people), Secondary school teachers (600,738 people), Other managers (524,446 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (410,051 people).

The most specialized majors at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College in 2023 are Education (53 degrees awarded), Health (103 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (12 degrees), Psychology (14 degrees), and Social Sciences (12 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College are Education (53 degrees awarded), Health (103 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (12 degrees), Psychology (14 degrees), and Social Sciences (12 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College are Elementary & secondary schools (3,404,994 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,819,439 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (623,152 people), Outpatient care centers (481,071 people), and Individual & family services (315,276 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College.

Most Common (2023)

Education of Individuals Who are Developmentally Delayed
22 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
20 degrees awarded
General Psychology
14 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College was Education of Individuals Who are Developmentally Delayed with 22 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

246

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 31 degrees were awarded to men at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, which is 0.126 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (246).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 4 degrees were awarded to men at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College in Non-Profit, Public, & Organizational Management, which is 0.286 times less than the 14 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 35 degrees were awarded to men at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College in Music Therapy, which is 17.5 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

50%

100% Completion Time

60%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 50% of students graduating from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 60% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 62% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is Male and Hispanic or Latino (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 4.35% of graduates (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
217 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
18 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
10 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is white (217 degrees awarded). There were 12.1 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (18 degrees).

5.78% of degree recipients (16 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
200 degrees awarded
White Male
17 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
10 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is white female (200 degrees awarded). There were 11.8 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (17 degrees).

Operations

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College has an endowment valued at nearly $10.5M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 645k (6.15%) compared to the 4.79% average return (2.46M on 51.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2023, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College had a total salary expenditure of 27.4M. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College employs 21 Assistant professors, 17 Lecturers and 9 Associate professors. Most academics at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College are Female Assistant professor (15), Female Lecturer (11), and Female Associate professor (7).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College are: Management, with 20 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 20 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 17 employees.

Endowment

$10.5M

2023 Endowment

5.08%

decline from 2022

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College has an endowment valued at about $10.5M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College declined 5.08% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $41M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$11.4M

2023 Salaries

1.91%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College paid a median of $11.4M in salaries, which represents 41.7% of their overall expenditure ($27.4M) and a 1.91% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 12.4% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 2.18% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.7M (37.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$2.95M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College paid a total of $2.95M to 54 employees working as instructors, which represents 25.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $552k (3.27%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

21 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

20 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College were Assistant professor with 21 employees, Lecturer with 17 employees, and Associate professor with 9 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College were Management with 20 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 20 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 17 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Female Lecturer
Female Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College was Female Assistant professor with 15 employees, Female Lecturer with 11 employees, and Female Associate professor with 7 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College.

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