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St. Mary's College of Maryland
St. Mary's City, MD · Public · Fringe rural · Website
- Admission rate
- 69%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $20,956
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 65%
- Median earnings
- $66,796
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
St. Mary's College of Maryland is a public college in St. Mary's City, MD with 1,603 undergraduates. It admits 69% of applicants, and admitted students average 1261 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $20,956 per year ($6,633 for families earning under $30,000). 65% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $66,796 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 69%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 3,109
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 2,344
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 19%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing590–690
200800
SAT Math553–650
200800
ACT Composite26–31
136
What St. Mary's College of Maryland looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsRequired
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $33,931
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $15,686
- Out-of-state tuition
- $32,244
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$6,633
- $30–48k$10,808
- $48–75k$14,473
- $75–110k$21,716
- $110k+$28,546
Get a personal estimate with St. Mary's College of Maryland's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 65%
- Freshman retention
- 86%
- Median earnings
- $66,796
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $21,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 1,603
- Student–faculty ratio
- 10:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 23%
- White69%
- Hispanic9%
- Black11%
- Asian3%
St. Mary's College of Maryland FAQ
What is St. Mary's College of Maryland's acceptance rate?+
St. Mary's College of Maryland admits 69% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for St. Mary's College of Maryland?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 590–690 on SAT Reading and Writing and 553–650 on SAT Math; the average total is 1261.
What ACT score do you need for St. Mary's College of Maryland?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 26–31.
Is St. Mary's College of Maryland test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to St. Mary's College of Maryland?+
In Fall 2023, 3,109 students applied to St. Mary's College of Maryland and 2,344 were admitted; 442 enrolled.
Does St. Mary's College of Maryland consider legacy status?+
Yes. St. Mary's College of Maryland reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does St. Mary's College of Maryland require an essay?+
St. Mary's College of Maryland reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does St. Mary's College of Maryland cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $33,931 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $20,956.
What is St. Mary's College of Maryland's graduation rate?+
65% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 163912 · How we use this data
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