St. Mary's College of Maryland
St. Mary's City, MD · Public · Bachelor's degrees · Rural
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About St. Mary's College of Maryland
St. Mary's College of Maryland (SMCM) is a public liberal arts college in St. Mary's City, Maryland. Established in 1840, St. Mary's College is an honors college that claims to "offer an experience similar to that of an elite liberal arts college". With about 1,600 enrolled students, the institution offers bachelor's degrees in 21 disciplines, as well as a master's program and certification programs. The college shares much of its campus with Historic St. Mary's City, the site of Maryland's first colony and capital. It is also the site of the fourth colony in British North America. The Historical Archaeology Field School is jointly operated by St. Mary's College of Maryland and Historic St. Mary's City. The campus and the rest of St. Mary's City combined are considered to be one of the premier archaeological sites in the United States.
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69%
Acceptance
$18,441
Net price
1,603
Enrollment
70%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
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
69%
Acceptance rate
1,261
SAT average
29
ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$18,441
Average net price
$15,298
In-state tuition
$31,374
Out-of-state tuition
$16,079
Room & board
$1,000
Books & supplies
$31,865
Total cost of attendance
21%
Students receiving Pell grants
43%
Students with federal loans
$21,000
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
Popular Majors
After Graduation
$60,110
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$52,286
Median earnings (6 yrs)
70%
Graduation rate
86%
Retention rate
87%
Earn more than a HS grad
$13,110
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
1,603
Total enrollment
2%
Part-time
20
Avg. age at entry
23%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
St. Mary's College of Maryland FAQ
Is St. Mary's College of Maryland a public or private school?
St. Mary's College of Maryland is a public institution located in St. Mary's City, MD.
What is the acceptance rate at St. Mary's College of Maryland?
St. Mary's College of Maryland has an acceptance rate of 69%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
How much does St. Mary's College of Maryland cost?
The average annual net price at St. Mary's College of Maryland is $18,441 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $15,298 in-state and $31,374 out-of-state.
What is the graduation rate at St. Mary's College of Maryland?
About 70% of students at St. Mary's College of Maryland complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do St. Mary's College of Maryland graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, St. Mary's College of Maryland students earn a median of $60,110 per year.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for St. Mary's College of Maryland?
Admitted students at St. Mary's College of Maryland have an average SAT score of 1,261 and an ACT midpoint of 29. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.
How many students attend St. Mary's College of Maryland?
St. Mary's College of Maryland enrolls about 1,603 students.
Campus
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