Welcome to The Woods

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

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Choose from more than 40 academic programs to prepare you for the career you want.

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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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95%
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13:1
Student to Faculty Ratio

Top Performers on Social Mobility

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Jun 13

Virtual New Student Registration

Jun 14

Virtual New Student Registration

Jun 15

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Jun 16

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Jun 17

Virtual New Student Registration

Jun 21

June New Student Registration

Aug 13

August MLD and MHA classes begin

Aug 19

2022 New Student Orientation

Aug 21

Returning student move-in

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