School Overview
Saint Mary’s College of Maryland is a
public liberal arts college located in
scenic Saint Mary’s, Maryland. The school
offers 22 bachelor’s degree degrees. Among
the approximate 2,000 students enrolled,
majors in psychology, biology and
economics are some of the most commonly
studied programs. The college does offer
one post-graduate degree: Master’s of Arts
in Teaching.
Study Abroad Programs
There are exciting study abroad
opportunities at Saint Mary’s, as well.
They offer a wide variety of semester
abroad locations from Dublin, Ireland to
Hong Kong, China and they provide
scholarship opportunities for students
wishing to take advantage of the program.
Athletics
Saint Mary’s College has a NCAA division
III ranking. While the school does not
have a football program, it does have a
wide range of other athletic offerings
including a top performing men’s
basketball team. What the college is most
well known is their high-ranked sailing
teams. Saint Mary’s currently holds 13
national titles for its sailing program,
and Sailing World Magazine has
ranked the co-ed team first in the nation
for the
past 2 years running.
Social Environment, Student Body
The rich campus life is fed by more than
90 student-run clubs including a cappella
groups, a literary magazine, Habitat for
Humanity, and numerous other academic
clubs. Saint Mary’s also has many
traditions that students take place in
throughout the year. Some of these
traditions include a midnight breakfast
during finals week that often ends in
karaoke and an event called “The Great
Bamboo Race”. The Race occurs during
homecoming weekend where teams make and
race their own boats made out of bamboo.
Student Housing
Approximately 1,600 students currently
live on campus in traditional dormitories,
apartments and townhome-style living
arrangements. Saint Mary’s also has 9
“SAFE housing” residences, which are
substance and alcohol free environments
for students.
General Information
| Admission Office 18952 East Fisher Road St. Mary's City, MD 20686-3001 (240) 895-5000 (800) 492-7181 Fax: (240) 895-5001 [email protected] Contact: Richard Edgar Director of Admissions |
Main Address 18952 East Fisher Road St. Mary's City, MD 20686-3001 (240) 895-2000 www.smcm.edu |
| Size Total undergrads: 2,035 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 458 Degree-seeking undergrads: 1,988 Graduate enrollment: 30 Setting |
Degrees offered: Bachelor's Master's |
Admissions Information
| Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $50 Online application fee: $50 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 52% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 90% |
College Majors
| Arts, Visual & Performing Art – General B Drama/Theater Arts B Biological & Biomedical B Computer & Information Sciences – General B English Language & Foreign Language & History Mathematics – General B Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Sciences B Philosophy & Religion B Studies B Physical Sciences B Psychology – General B Public Administration & Social Sciences B B Science/Government B B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor's degree C = Certificate or diploma |
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college admissions officer.
St. Mary's College of Maryland Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (240) 895-2000 |
| Website: | www.smcm.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | www.smcm.edu/admissions/apply/index.html |
| Address: | 47645 College Drive, St. Mary's City, MD 20686 |
| Setting: | Suburb: Small |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 1,513 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 78% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 9 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 1,490 (98% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Bachelor's, Master's |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $15,124 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $31,200 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 95% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $9,453 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
St. Mary's College of Maryland Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at St. Mary's College of Maryland.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 1 | ||||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | ||||
| Education | 1 | ||||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | ||||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | ||||
| History | 1 | ||||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | ||||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 2 | ||||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 1 | ||||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 2 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Psychology | 2 | ||||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | ||||
| Social Sciences | 4 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 5 | ||||
| Grand total | 27 | 1 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at St. Mary's College of Maryland and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $15,124 |
| Out-of-state | $31,200 |
| Books and supplies | $800 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $21,236 |
| Out-of-state | $21,236 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 358 | 95% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 349 | 93% | $9,453 |
| Student loan aid | 188 | 50% | $5,760 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,342 | 86% | $8,663 |
| Federal student loans | 767 | 49% | $6,320 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for St. Mary's College of Maryland. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled St. Mary's College of Maryland students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 1,621 | 650 | 971 | Percent admitted | 100% | 80% | 87% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 20% | 19% | 20% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
St. Mary's College of Maryland Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 1,513 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate enrollment | 1,491 |
| Graduate enrollment | 22 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
St. Mary's College of Maryland Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Specialized institution accreditations:
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