Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Athletics

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods competes in NAIA athletics, which sits between high-profile Division I programs and recreational Division III sports. The Pomeroys field 17 varsity teams with 354 student-athletes, meaning nearly 40% of the 896-student body participates in collegiate athletics. The school awards $2.08 million in athletic scholarships annually, making sports accessible to many students. As a historically Catholic women's college, the athletics program emphasizes both competition and character development rooted in the Sisters of Providence tradition. The high participation rate creates a tight-knit athletic community where teammates often know each other across different sports. With only 449 on-campus housing spots, many athletes live together and form lasting bonds. The rural Indiana setting provides a focused environment where student-athletes can balance academics with their sport without big-city distractions.