St. Mary's Admission Requirements
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St. Mary's Admission Overview
St. Mary's admission requirements are moderately competitive. Last year St. Mary's admitted 68.6% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.45 GPA (B+) and SAT 1143-1340 / ACT 26-31. St. Mary's is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
St. Mary's is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
St. Mary's Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
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Admission difficulty for St. Mary's College of Maryland
Acceptance Rate
The St. Mary's acceptance rate is 68.6%. Last year, 2,334 of 3,401 applicants were admitted. That is the 9th lowest acceptance rate in Maryland.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into St. Mary's and can you get accepted?
St. Mary's is a moderately competitive school to get into, admitting a large majority of applicants. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile. Getting an offer is relatively likely compared with more selective schools, but last year's class still posted a strong academic profile.
St. Mary's College of Maryland typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.45. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 17% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
St. Mary's GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.45Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
B+Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.45
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at St. Mary's typically have around a 3.45 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have above average high school grades. St. Mary's is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
The school ranks #14 in Maryland for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 GPA range.
Competitiveness by GPA Ranges
Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
St. Mary's SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
1143-1340Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
27%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 590
- Math 553
- Composite 1143
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 690
- Math 650
- Composite 1340
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at St. Mary's typically score around a 1240 SAT (middle 50% 1143–1340) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 81st percentile nationally. St. Mary's ranks #9 in the state of Maryland for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1143 to 1340
SAT policy
St. Mary's is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1240 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
St. Mary's ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
26-31Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
5%25th Percentile Scores
- English 26
- Math 20
- Composite 26
75th Percentile Scores
- English 33
- Math 26
- Composite 31
Average ACT
Incoming testers at St. Mary's typically have around a 28 ACT (mid-50 26–31) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 88th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. St. Mary's places #9 among colleges in Maryland and #212 nationwide for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 26 to 31
ACT policy
You may apply to St. Mary's without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 28.0 ACT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
High School Class Rank
Class Rank of Admitted Students
85% of St. Mary's College of Maryland freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 47% are in the top quarter.
Data Source, Peterson's Data
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to St. Mary's College of Maryland and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Fall 2027 Application Deadline
Applications Due
Jan 15, 2027Days left to Apply
137Applicants have 137 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Jan 15, 2027.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to St. Mary's College of Maryland is $50.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
St. Mary's is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 68.6% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.45 GPA (about an B+ average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1143-1340); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=163912.
GPA calculator: St. Mary's College of Maryland GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026