St. Mary's College of Maryland
About St. Mary's College of Maryland
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
St. Mary's College of Maryland is a public university in St. Mary's City, MD. It has a 77.3% acceptance rate with in-state tuition of $15,184 per year, serving approximately 1,476 students.
Founded
1840
Location
St. Mary's City, Maryland
Students
1,617
Institution
Public
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
68.6%
Moderately selective
Graduation Rate
70%
Near national average
In-State Tuition
$15,298
Out-of-state: $31,374
Avg Net Price
$18,441
After financial aid
SAT Average
1261
Out of 1600
Median Earnings
$60,110
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Selective
68.6 out of 100 applicants get in
How to Apply
Test Policy
Test Optional
Application Fee
$50
Early
N/A
Deadline
Jan 15
St. Mary's College of Maryland accepts 68.6% of applicants and doesn't require standardized tests. Focus on your grades and personal statement, and you have a solid chance.
SAT Scores
1261/ 1600
ACT Scores
29/ 36
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Above Average
70% complete their degree within six years
Retention
85.8%
4-Year Grad
64%
6-Year Grad
73%
Teaching Quality
10:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
70.2%
$/Student
$13.1K
Class Size
Small
While 64% finish in 4 years, 85.8% of freshmen do return for sophomore year. Many students here may take a bit longer, but they stick with it.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$15,298
In-State
$31,374
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
$16,079
Books & Supplies
$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance
$31,865
After Financial Aid
$18,441
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$2,889
Receive Grants
21.1%
Take Loans
42.7%
The full cost of attendance is about $31,865/yr for in-state students, including $16,079 for room and board. After aid, most pay around $18,441. Out-of-state tuition jumps to $31,374.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at St. Mary's College of Maryland fund their education.
While in School
21.1%
Get Grants
Free money
42.7%
Take Loans
Must repay
$85,000
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$21,000
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$223/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
Students typically graduate with $21,000 in debt, below the national median. That's a manageable amount for most career paths.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends St. Mary's College of Maryland.
Gender
59.9%
Female
40%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
1,603
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
14
Graduates
23.3%
First-Gen
20 yrs
Avg Age
1.9%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 60% of the student body. 23.3% are first-generation college students.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Rural: Fringe
Campus Quick Facts
1,603
Students
public
Institution
Small
Campus Size
Liberal Arts
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
Yes
AP Credit
No
Teacher Cert
Yes
ROTC
No
Evening College
No
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
St. Mary's College of Maryland fields 11 varsity teams with 481 student athletes, about 30% of the student body.
Division
NCAA
Division III without football
Conference
United East
The league its teams compete in
Varsity Sports
11
Biggest: Track & Cross Country
Student Athletes
481
30% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
49% / 51%
235
Men
246
Women
8
Men's Teams
10
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of St. Mary's College of Marylandearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$60,110
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Psychology, General
$28K
51 grads
1yr Earnings
Biology, General
$36K
40 grads
1yr Earnings
Economics
$51K
37 grads
1yr Earnings
Natural Resources Conservation and Research
$57K
30 grads
4yr Earnings
English Language and Literature, General
$30K
22 grads
1yr Earnings
Computer and Information Sciences, General
$73K
20 grads
1yr Earnings
Earnings grow steadily here: $52K at six years, $44K at eight, and $60K by ten. Well above average at every stage.
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