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Transform yourself, your community, your world. Aspire Higher at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College.

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Ninety-five percent of our students are awarded financial aid, making college more affordable.
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Life at The Woods

From sports and service learning trips to clubs and the arts, traditions and events at The Woods help you become the best version of you.
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Financial Aid

95% of all students receive financial aid
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Faculty Ratio

13:1 Student to faculty ratio
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Scholarships

$8 million in scholarships are given to students every year

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Calendar

Oct 3

Virtual HOMEcoming 2020

Oct 6

“So You Want to Talk About Race” Book Discussion

Oct 19

October Woods Online classes begin

Oct 20

Foundation Day of Service

Nov 23

Thanksgiving break begins

Dec 5

SMTG Scholarship Competition

Mar 8

Spring Break begins

Mar 15

March Woods Online classes begin

Apr 24

Earth Day

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