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College of Southern Maryland

La Plata, MD · Public · Certificate degrees · Rural

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About College of Southern Maryland

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) is a public community college with campuses in Hughesville, La Plata, Leonardtown, and Prince Frederick, Maryland. It serves students living in Southern Maryland's Charles, St. Mary's, and Calvert counties.

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Open

Acceptance

$9,204

Net price

4,512

Enrollment

33%

Grad rate

Report Card

C-

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B+

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C+

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

A

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

Open admissions

Acceptance rate

SAT average

ACT midpoint

This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.

Cost & Financial Aid

$9,204

Average net price

$4,200

In-state tuition

$10,050

Out-of-state tuition

Room & board

$1,000

Books & supplies

$13,681

Total cost of attendance

26%

Students receiving Pell grants

46%

Students with federal loans

$8,500

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K
$4,798
$30–48K
$5,287
$48–75K
$7,895
$75–110K
$10,120
$110K+
$12,180

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

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After Graduation

$44,435

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$37,269

Median earnings (6 yrs)

33%

Graduation rate

66%

Retention rate

67%

Earn more than a HS grad

$7,485

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

4,512

Total enrollment

63%

Part-time

24

Avg. age at entry

45%

First-generation

Gender balance

61% women
39% men

Race & ethnicity

White
42%
Black
31%
Hispanic
10%
Two or more races
7%
Asian
4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%

College of Southern Maryland FAQ

Is College of Southern Maryland a public or private school?

College of Southern Maryland is a public institution located in La Plata, MD.

What is the acceptance rate at College of Southern Maryland?

College of Southern Maryland has an open-admissions policy, meaning most applicants who meet basic requirements are admitted.

How much does College of Southern Maryland cost?

The average annual net price at College of Southern Maryland is $9,204 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $4,200 in-state and $10,050 out-of-state.

What is the graduation rate at College of Southern Maryland?

About 33% of students at College of Southern Maryland complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do College of Southern Maryland graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, College of Southern Maryland students earn a median of $44,435 per year.

How many students attend College of Southern Maryland?

College of Southern Maryland enrolls about 4,512 students.

Campus

Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons — SlipperyDude · CC BY-SA 3.0. Additional images are representative.

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