Overview
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St. Mary's College of Maryland, located in historic St. Mary's City along the St. Mary's River, operates as Maryland's public honors college on the site of the state's first colonial settlement and capital. The 361-acre waterfront campus combines modern academic facilities with restored 18th-century buildings, reflecting its position near the original 1634 colonial settlement. As a public liberal arts institution, St. Mary's College emphasizes small class sizes and maintains selective admission standards, offering bachelor's degrees across a core curriculum centered on liberal arts and sciences. The college is recognized for its programs in biology, psychology, and marine science, with many students conducting research at the waterfront River Center. Most students reside in on-campus housing throughout their four years, and the college maintains NCAA Division III athletic programs.
Ratings
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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
Rankings for St Mary's College of Maryland within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#148 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#32 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#3 in Best Colleges in Maryland
#2 in Best Public Colleges in Maryland
#236 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#6 in Best Value Colleges in Maryland
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1110/1330 |
| ACT | 24/30 |
| GPA | 3.45 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 15, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $50 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Maryland Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $950 |
| Other Fees | $3,120 |
| Room and Board | $14,672 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,661 |
| Total One Year Cost | $32,519 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $950 |
| Other Fees | $3,120 |
| Room and Board | $14,672 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,661 |
| Total One Year Cost | $48,595 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 28% |
| Psychology | 18% |
| English and Literature | 13% |
| Biology | 11% |
| History | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=163912 IPEDS survey data for St Mary's College of Maryland.
Current students may use the St Mary's College of Maryland GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025