Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Transfer and Admissions Information

Private

4 year
864

Full + Part time Students
1:8

Faculty to Student Ratio
11%

Transfer Student Ratio
$12.7K

Avg. Financial Aid

Founded in 1840 by Saint Mother Theodore Guerin and the Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (SMWC) is the oldest Catholic liberal arts college for women in the United States. SMWC thrives by offering a rich liberal arts education, scholarships and financial aid opportunities to make college affordable, individual attention, a value-centered education in a Catholic tradition, and a wide variety of student leadership activities. The College takes pride in its long history of traditions and commitment to academic excellence. In fact, U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks SMWC as one of the Best Baccalaureate Colleges in the Midwest.

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Overview

Total Faculty	59
Full-Time Undergraduate	442
Part-Time Undergraduate	422
Application Acceptance Rate	64%
Transfer Students	92
Programs	72 Programs
Courses	741 Courses
Equivalencies	161 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$27,672
Out-of-State Tuition	$27,672
Books and Supplies	$1,600
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid	67%
Federal Loans: Average amount received	$6,088
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid	100%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received	$6,594

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

SMWC is committed to the higher education of women and men in the tradition of the liberal arts, with emphasis on preparing students for leadership roles in a diverse and global society. The vision of the Financial Aid Office is to enhance recruitment and retention of students through support of financial aid programs to assist families with educational expenses.

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:

A minimum cumulative gpa of 2.0/4.0 is required for all transfer students, although a 2.5/4.0 is preferred for most programs.
Official Transcripts:

Official transcripts from each college or university attended are required. Transfer applicants with fewer than 15 transferable semester credits are required to submit official high school transcripts.
SAT Scores:

Transfer applicants with fewer than 15 transferable semester credits are required to submit official SAT or ACT scores.
Letters of Recommendation:

A completed "Teacher/Faculty Evaluation Form" or a separate letter of recommendation sent directly to the college from a person who can attest to your ability to handle college-level work (must be non-family member)is required.
Essay:

A personal essay (200-300 words) is required with your application.
Application Fee:

There is a $30 non-refundable application fee, which is waived if you apply online.
Apply Here:

apply.smwc.edu/apply/newUser.do?cmd=connect2-new-applicant-init

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College accepts transfer hours from regionally accredited institutions if the student earned the grade of “C” or better in the course.
Credits (Min/Max):

Saint Mary-Of-The-Woods College does not publish minimum/maximum credit requirements for transfer.