St. Mary’s College of Maryland

St. Mary's City, Maryland
4-year Public university
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Overview

St. Mary’s College of Maryland is a public institution established in 1840 with a rural setting located at St.Marys City. It is ranked 82 in National Liberal Arts Colleges in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges. Its in-state tuition and fees are $15,236; out-of-state tuition and fees are $31,312. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,513. It practices a semester-based academic calendar.

#82 in National Liberal Arts Colleges
Setting
Rural
Location St. Mary's City, Maryland
Type 4-year Public
Year Founded 1840
Selectivity Very Low
Size Small
1,513 Undergraduates
Website http://www.smcm.edu/

Learning

10:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Social Sciences
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • History
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$47,871
Cost of Attendance
For out-of-state students
$21,049
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $15,236
Outstate Tuition Fee $31,312
Room and Board Fees $15,764
$31,833 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

77% (Very Low Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
$50 Application Fee
Application Fee Waiver Available
3.5 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Recommended
SAT Subject Test Considered
Essay or Personal Statement Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp

For International Students

90 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
ILETS, DET Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if

English is a first language

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Nov
01
Early Action Deadline
Nov
01
Early Decision Deadline
Jan
15
Regular Decision Deadline
Transfer Applications
Aug
01
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Feb
28
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
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Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$17,515 Average Financial Aid

Need-based Aid

$9,480 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $47,871
47% Students with need received Financial Aid
13.1% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application --
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
Trustee, Presidents, Excellence Scholarships, and National Honors Award
Total Worth $2,000 to $6,000 for Maryland & DC residents and $6,000 to $18,000 for non-Maryland residents per academic year.
Eligibility Freshmen with outstanding academic achievement
Minimum Criteria --
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

Not Available
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Students

1,513 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
87% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
60% Students graduate within 6 years