Campus & Student Life at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College

Home to about 761 undergraduates in 2020, SMWC is a small, private college located in Saint Mary of the Woods, Indiana. Students who enjoy the peace and quiet of country life may thrive in this rural setting. Should you tire of the campus however, SMWC offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by SMWC can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our SMWC Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is Affiliated With the Roman Catholic Faith.

Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the Roman Catholic faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best Roman Catholic Colleges and Universities.

SMWC Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit SMWC Disability Services.

SMWC for the Military

While not a "service academy", SMWC does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit SMWC Veteran Services . For more information, check out our SMWC for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College

SMWC offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College

SMWC has a comparatively small, student body. There were 761 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 606 (79.6%). Part-time attendance was 155 (20.4%).

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is Ranked #2,868 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, SMWC has a very homogeneous student body. We rank SMWC #2868 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at SMWC by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the SMWC Diversity Guide.

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Competes in the NSCAA

SMWC has a total of 87 student athletes, 0 men and 87 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Athletics