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St. Mary's College of Maryland, located in St. Mary's City, Maryland, offers a distinctive educational experience as a public honors college. With a liberal arts focus, the institution is known for academic rigor and a personalized approach to undergraduate education. Founded in 1840, the college is situated on a sweeping waterfront campus, reflecting rural tranquility while being approximately 70 miles southeast of Washington, D.C. The college maintains a moderately selective admissions process and is renowned for its programs in biology, environmental studies, and political science, among others. On-campus housing is available, with residence life designed to complement the institution's academic mission. Aesthetically, the campus buildings combine historic architecture with modern facilities. While St. Mary's College of Maryland may not be widely recognized for athletics, it competes in the NCAA Division III as the Seahawks.
In the most recent statistical year 2,934 prospective students applied, and 2,268 were granted admission. Of those admitted 410 enrolled in the school. 1,478 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 42 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $12,116 plus fees of $3,068. St. Mary's is ranked 143 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2024 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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St. Mary's is rated within the top 25% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for St Mary's College of Maryland within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#143 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#31 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#3 in Best Colleges in Maryland
#2 in Best Public Colleges in Maryland
#235 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#4 in Best Value Colleges in Maryland
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1130/1370 |
| ACT | 28/30 |
| GPA | 3.45 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 15, 2024 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $50 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Maryland Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $900 |
| Other Fees | $3,068 |
| Room and Board | $14,146 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,565 |
| Total One Year Cost | $31,795 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $900 |
| Other Fees | $3,068 |
| Room and Board | $14,146 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,565 |
| Total One Year Cost | $47,871 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 28% |
| Psychology | 18% |
| English and Literature | 13% |
| Biology | 11% |
| History | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=163912 IPEDS survey data for St Mary's College of Maryland.
Current students may use the St Mary's College of Maryland GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.