St. Mary's College of Maryland

St. Mary's City, MD · Public · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

Federal sources: NCES IPEDS and College Scorecard. Covered cohorts differ; a net-price average is not an individual aid offer. Definitions, coverage and limitations.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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St. Mary's College of Maryland reported a 75.4% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. St. Mary's College of Maryland is a public 4-year institution in St. Mary's City, MD, with an SAT reference of 1250 and an ACT reference of 28. The historical average net price is $18,441 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

75.4%

3,109 applicants

SAT reference

1250

Combined score

ACT reference

28

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$18,441

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at St. Mary's College of Maryland

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)111012501340
ACT (composite, 1–36)242830

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

69.0%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

85.8%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$60,110

Student Body

1,603

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at St. Mary's College of Maryland, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$2,889
$30,001 – $48,000$12,053
$48,001 – $75,000$15,033
$75,001 – $110,000$19,796
$110,000+$25,173

Top Majors at St. Mary's College of Maryland

MajorDegrees Awarded
Social Sciences75
Biological & Biomedical Sciences63
Psychology51
Natural Resources & Conservation26
Visual & Performing Arts24
English Language & Literature20
Computer & Information Sciences19
History17
Physical Sciences11
Mathematics & Statistics8

Financial Aid at St. Mary's College of Maryland

About St. Mary's College of Maryland

Official website: https://www.smcm.edu/

Admissions: https://www.smcm.edu/admissions/

Frequently Asked Questions About St. Mary's College of Maryland

What is the acceptance rate at St. Mary's College of Maryland?

St. Mary's College of Maryland reported a 75% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 3,109. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into St. Mary's College of Maryland?

The historical 75% acceptance rate suggests St. Mary's College of Maryland was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for St. Mary's College of Maryland?

The imported historical records for St. Mary's College of Maryland include an SAT reference value of 1250 and an ACT reference value of 28. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend St. Mary's College of Maryland?

The stored historical average net price at St. Mary's College of Maryland is $18,441 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 98%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $11,016 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at St. Mary's College of Maryland?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for St. Mary's College of Maryland is 69%. its stored first-year retention rate is 86%; stored median earnings 10 years after enrollment are $60,110. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is St. Mary's College of Maryland test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for St. Mary's College of Maryland?

St. Mary's College of Maryland's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Early Decision on November 1, 2026, Early Action on November 1, 2026, Regular Decision on January 15, 2027. Aid deadlines: Financial aid February 28, FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on St. Mary's College of Maryland's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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