Saint Mary's College (Indiana)

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Saint Mary's College

Motto	Spes unica (Latin)
Motto in English	Our only hope
Type	Private women's liberal arts college
Established	1844; 180 years ago (1844)
Religious affiliation	Catholic Church (Sisters of the Holy Cross)
Academic affiliations	ACCU CIC NAICU
Endowment	$201.6 million (2019)[1]
President	Katie Conboy
Provost	Barbara May
Academic staff	167 full-time 63 part-time
Undergraduates	1,600
Location	Notre Dame , Indiana , United States 41°42′24.28″N 86°15′25.31″W / 41.7067444°N 86.2570306°W / 41.7067444; -86.2570306
Campus	Rural: 75 acres (0.30 km2)
Colors	Blue  and  White
Nickname	Belles
Sporting affiliations	NCAA Division III – MIAA
Mascot	Belle
Website	www.saintmarys.edu

Saint Mary's College is a private Catholic women's liberal arts college^[2][3] in Notre Dame, Indiana. Founded in 1844 by the Sisters of the Holy Cross, the name of the school refers to the Virgin Mary.

Saint Mary's offers five bachelor's degrees and more than 30 major areas of study. Additionally, Saint Mary's College offers five graduate degrees: Master of Autism Studies, Master of Science, Master of Social Work, and Doctor of Nursing Practice.