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St. Mary's College of Maryland

St. Mary's or SMCM

St. Mary's City, Maryland 20686

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Known for psychology

St. Mary's College of Maryland is a public institution in St. Mary's City with particular strength in psychology and biology. With an average SAT of 1232, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.6K undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.

68% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $60,110 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $18,362.

Established
1840
Motto
The St. Mary's Way
Type
Public liberal arts college
Conference
National Collegiate Athletic Association's Division III

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75%Acceptance
1232SAT Avg
1,566Students
10:1Student:Faculty
68%Grad Rate
$60,110Earnings 10yr
$18,362Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

St. Mary's College of Maryland Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate75.4%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1232

Reading & WritingMid: 638
570690
MathMid: 600
540640

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 29
2430

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

75.4%

Trend

SAT Avg

1232

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$15,236
Tuition (out-of-state)$31,312
Room & Board$14,672
Books & Supplies$950
Total Cost of Attendance$31,319
Average Net Price$18,362
Median Debt at Graduation$21,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$223

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$3,618
$30–48K$9,370
$48–75K$14,955
$75–110K$20,010
$110K+$25,256

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$18,362

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

57.8%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$17,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

9

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (27)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,566
Gender Split
61% / 39%
Women / Men
First Generation
23%
Pell Grant Recipients
20%

Race & Ethnicity

White 70%
Black 11%
Hispanic 8%
Asian 3%
Two+ 6%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate68.0%
Freshman Retention81.4%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$52,286
8 Years$57,190
10 Years$60,110

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$52,200
Men
$59,400

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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