Admissions Details
- Acceptance Rate
- 78.2%
- Average SAT
- 960
- SAT Range (25th–75th)
- 868–1,052
- ACT Composite (avg)
- 24
- Total Enrollment
- 896
Admissions Overview
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is less selective with a 78% acceptance rate, meaning most students who apply get in. The middle 50% of students score between 868-1052 on the SAT, with an average of 960. Students typically need around a 24 on the ACT. This Catholic liberal arts college values students who embrace its mission of helping women through education rooted in faith and service. The school seeks applicants who demonstrate academic potential but also show commitment to community engagement and social justice. With 70% of students being women, the college particularly attracts those drawn to its historic tradition as one of America's oldest Catholic women's colleges and its close-knit campus environment.