Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
About
Established in 1840, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is Indiana's oldest Catholic university, renowned for its rich heritage of values-based leadership and its iconic, globally recognized "Woods Ring" graduation tradition. Academically, the college is highly regarded for its robust nursing, education, and business programs, as well as its distinctive, nationally recognized Equine Studies department which features an impressive on-campus equestrian center. Students enjoy a tight-knit, supportive campus culture on a historic, scenic wooded campus where they can participate in competitive NAIA athletics, campus ministry, and impactful service-learning initiatives.
Wikipedia:Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (SMWC) is a private Catholic liberal arts college in Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, United States. Originally a college exclusively for women, it is now coeducational. It is the oldest Catholic college in Indiana and is known for the Mari Hulman George School of Equine Studies.
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Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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