Saint Mary's College

Notre Dame, IN · Private · 1,458 undergrads

  • Admit rate: 76.0% (2,377 applicants)
  • SAT middle 50%: 1130–1325 (ACT 26–30)
  • Undergraduates: 1,458 (1.0% international)
  • Average net price: $25,292 (per year after aid)
  • Graduation rate: 69% (within 6 years)

Deadlines

  • Early Decision: Nov. 15, 2026
  • Early Action: Nov. 15, 2026
  • Regular Decision: Feb. 15, 2027

Editor's notes

  • If Saint Mary's is your first choice, finish an ED application by Nov. 20 to get a guaranteed answer by mid-December. ED applicants also get first priority for financial aid notices, housing and class selection.
  • The essay is optional, but the CDS lists the essay as considered. If you apply test optional, a short essay gives readers more to go on than grades alone.

Sources

  1. Saint Mary's College Admission, Apply (first-year students)
  2. Saint Mary's College Admission, First-Year FAQ (test optional)
  3. Common App, 2026-27 first-year requirements grid
  4. Saint Mary's College Institutional Research, Common Data Set (2024-2025 CDS linked)

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