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95%
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Best Regional Universities in the Midwest

U.S. News & World Report

Almost $10 Million
in scholarships

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Best Value Schools

U.S. News & World Report

13:1
Student to Faculty Ratio

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Top Performers on Social Mobility

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Stories From The Woods

Smart, talented and passionate individuals are working toward their goals at SMWC. VIEW ALL

Zon M.

Campus Undergraduate Student

"Great opportunity to both attain my degree and pursue my athletic career."

Elizabeth W.

Campus Undergraduate Student

"Being here has given me growth."

Dylan M.

Campus Undergraduate Student

"Four letters, Home."

Destiny T.

Campus Undergraduate Student

"You can feel comfortable with the people here."

Paige C.

Campus Undergraduate Student

"It is a place where everybody knows everybody."

"This is a place that I will forever be proud to call “home."

Katrina S.

Campus Undergraduate Student

"SMWC is welcoming, peaceful and empowering."

Savannah B.

Campus Undergraduate Student

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Mar 18

SMWC Alumni Celebrating Service Event: Indy Area

Mar 25

SMWC Alumni Gathering: SMWC Women’s Softball at Saint Xavier University

Mar 29

Ring Day

Apr 3

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