Founded in Faith, Driven by Values

A Catholic education, Nuns not included

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods was founded in faith by Saint Mother Theodore Guerin more than 180 years ago. Today, we let her values be our guide. You don’t have to be Catholic, or even Christian, to attend The Woods, but you can’t help but feel the spirituality of the place.

  • Just in case you are Catholic, you might want to check out our Catholic Faith Scholarship. And if you need a little more motivation, how about up to $20,000 a year? Yeah, it’s worth taking a look.
  • Success is not just a buzz word here. We have tutoring, learning centers and writing centers. But the best part is that they are free and unlimited. We want to remove all the barriers to getting help and succeeding.
  • Small class sizes, a culture of success, a history of innovation and commitment to developing the whole person makes SMWC unique amongst its peers and one of the best private colleges in the Midwest.
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Good neighbors

We share a foundress and a forest with the Sisters of Providence. Their story is ours.

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$10 million in scholarships

We have some, you want some. A private college education is affordable.

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Private College – Within Reach

We’re making it simpler to pay for college with the SMWC Tuition Guarantee.

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There’s nothing like it anywhere in the world

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods is a beautiful 311-acre campus boasting the marriage of historic and new architecture in the woods of Indiana. The virtual tour is a sneak peek, but to really feel it, you have to come to campus. While here, visit the shrine of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin. You can’t help but feel moved by her presence on campus.

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Our values

We follow in the footsteps of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin in all that we do as we work to live out values of social justice, spirituality, sustainability and gender equity.

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So. Much. To. Do

Clubs, sports, choir and band concerts, art exhibits, speakers and more will keep your spare time chock-full of fun and friendships.

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We’ll help you find your path at SMWC

Want to convert your faith to a career path? Explore:

  • Human services
  • Professional writing
  • Therapy – both art and music

Pair theology with a leadership degree and you can become a program director. Or, you can combine it with writing to write blogs or books. Whatever path you choose, the fundamental skills you’ll gain from SMWC will serve you well.

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