We Promise You Discovery

We promise you discovery
You’re intelligent, creative, passionate, dedicated to your dreams, and you want to make a difference in the world. Start here to discover who you’re meant to be. 

As a women’s college, Saint Mary’s College has an undergraduate community of 1,600 academically motivated women from 46 states and 10 countries who are determined to make the world a better place. Our students are more likely to speak up, ask for instruction, and become leaders when integrated into co-ed classes and work settings. At Saint Mary’s, accomplished, passionate, confident women express themselves, share their dreams, push each other, support each other, encourage each other, are inspired, and strive to inspire every day. That’s when college becomes more than a community—it becomes a sisterhood. 

Discover your passion
You’re intelligent, creative, passionate, dedicated to your dreams, and want to make a difference in the world. We invite you here to discover who you’re meant to be.  

Saint Mary’s College has an undergraduate community of 1,600 academically motivated women from 46 states and 10 countries, determined to make the world a better place. As a women’s residential College, our students are more likely to speak up, ask for instruction, and become leaders when integrated into co-ed classes and work settings. At Saint Mary’s, accomplished, passionate, confident women share their dreams, challenge, support, and encourage each other, are inspired, and strive to inspire. Every day. That’s when college becomes more than community. It becomes a sisterhood.  

Choose from more than 50 academic programs that will help you take on the complex challenges of the world. Discover opportunities to explore your faith and examine the issues that are important to you. Study abroad during the academic year or in summer programs in countries such as Argentina, Italy, Ireland, or South Korea. You can also lead and participate in one or more of 70 on-campus organizations, intramural athletics, and eight varsity sports.  

Our professors are dedicated to each student’s personal growth and academic success. With an average class size of 18 and a 10:1 student-to-faculty ratio, you will be highly engaged in discussions, involved in comprehensive research, and encouraged to ask questions. You’ll develop communication and critical-thinking skills in discussion-based classes.  

Our graduates are women of action who develop the skills, knowledge, empathy, and vision to guide their corner of the world forward, whether directing a global organization, serving the needs of humanity, or exploring areas of scientific discovery. Through rigorous academics and experiential learning, Saint Mary’s students acquire the tools to take charge of their future.

What our students have to say. . .
“Saint Mary’s is an extremely empowering place to be” — Maranda Pennington 

“I found a great community here as a transfer student and a strong group of woman artists.” — Emma Bolton 

“I learned a lot about myself in a totally different culture.” — Lauren Zurawski 

“Since it’s such a small school, it’s really easy to ask for help.” — Aubrey Houser 

“I love to travel and see the world. Saint Mary’s has given me those opportunities.” — Helen Kovach