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St Mary's College of Maryland

St. Mary's City, Maryland

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Overview

Enrollment

1,520
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Location St. Mary's City, Maryland
Online smcm.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Distant Rural
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Size Small
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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St. Mary's College of Maryland, located in St. Mary's City, Maryland, offers a distinctive educational experience as a public honors college. With a liberal arts focus, the institution is known for academic rigor and a personalized approach to undergraduate education. Founded in 1840, the college is situated on a sweeping waterfront campus, reflecting rural tranquility while being approximately 70 miles southeast of Washington, D.C. The college maintains a moderately selective admissions process and is renowned for its programs in biology, environmental studies, and political science, among others. On-campus housing is available, with residence life designed to complement the institution's academic mission. Aesthetically, the campus buildings combine historic architecture with modern facilities. While St. Mary's College of Maryland may not be widely recognized for athletics, it competes in the NCAA Division III as the Seahawks.

In the most recent statistical year 2,934 prospective students applied, and 2,268 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 410 enrolled in the school.  1,478 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 42 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $12,116 plus fees of $3,068. St. Mary's is ranked 143 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2024 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

8/10

Overall

8/10

Academics

9/10

Resources

8/10

Outcomes

8/10

Value

St. Mary's is rated within the top 25% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Difficult
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SAT 1130/1370
ACT 28/30
GPA 3.45

Applications Accepted

77.3% 
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Applications Due Jan 15, 2025
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $50

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Annual Cost to Attend

Maryland Resident Tuition

$12,116
In State Costs for St Mary's College of Maryland
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$900
Other Fees$3,068
Room and Board $14,146
Budget for Other Expenses$1,565
Total One Year Cost$31,795

Out of State Resident Tuition

$28,192
Out of State Costs for St Mary's College of Maryland
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$900
Other Fees$3,068
Room and Board $14,146
Budget for Other Expenses$1,565
Total One Year Cost$47,871

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$51,500 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

79% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by St Mary's College of Maryland students
Subject Percent of Class
Social Sciences 28%
Psychology 18%
English and Literature 13%
Biology 11%
History 6%

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Last updated February 24, 2024