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- FAFSA School Code: 002095
- Phone: (410) 543-6000
- School Homepage
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ACCEPTANCE RATE
84.27%FINANCIAL AID RATE
94%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
9:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$8,301Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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St Mary’s College of Maryland
Also known as St. Mary's or SMCM
1101 Camden Ave, Salisbury, MD
St Mary's College of Maryland is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in St. Mary's City, Maryland, which is a predominantly rural area. St Mary's College of Maryland has a yearly student enrollment of around two thousand.
Areas of study offered at St Mary's College of Maryland include:
- Psychology
- English Language And Literature
- Social Sciences
- Education
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions staff. Students may provide either the ACT or SAT exam scores to be considered for admissions at this school. A score between 1676 to 1990 on the SAT, or 24 to 29 for the ACT is usually submitted among admitted students. St Mary's College of Maryland admits around 70% of applicants. Of those students accepted, about 32% registered for enrollment. More information on admissions can be found here.
The cost of undergraduate tuition varies for in-state and nonresidents. In-state residents pay nearly $16,000, while nonresidents pay $29,000 per year. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is about $6,800. This school may help with costs by offering financial aid for students who are eligible by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.
This school has a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs that are available include:
- Baseball (NCAA Division III)
- Basketball (NCAA Division III)
- Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)
Students who wish to learn more about this school may take a look at their website at http://www.smcm.edu.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give you an idea of the applicants St Mary’s College of Maryland accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Total enrollment at St Mary’s College of Maryland is around 1,600 students, with undergraduate students making up about 98% of the total student population and graduate students making up the rest.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $20,500. To calculate a more personalized cost visit the net price calculator. There is also a $50 application fee for students applying to the school. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition range estimates:
- In-State: $12,000-$15,000
- Out-of-State: $28,000-$33,830
- Part time students pay in the range of $200 to $240 per unit
- May provide a prepaid tuition option, which allows tuition to be purchased at current rates for enrollment at a future date
Financial Aid Details
The financial aid table below details the types of financial aid, along with the percent of students receiving aid, and on average the amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 94% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 89% | $9,177 |
Receiving Student Loans | 84% | $6,491 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, St Mary’s College of Maryland may provide services to students including:- Academic counseling for students
- Work study style employment
- Helping students find work after graduation
Intercollegiate Athletics
St. Mary's or SMCM is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division III without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Capital Athletic Conference)
- Basketball (Capital Athletic Conference)
- Field Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Rowing
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball
- Sailing
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by St Mary’s College of Maryland by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B)
- Biochemistry (B)
Education
- Education (M)
English Language and Literature
- English (B)
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
- Asian Studies (B)
History
- History (B)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Psychology
- Psychology (B)
Public Administration and Social Services
- Public Policy (B)
Social Sciences
- Economics (B)
- Political Science (B)
- Anthropology (B)
- Sociology (B)
Visual and Performing Arts
- Fine Arts and Studio Arts (B)
- Drama and Theatre Arts (B)
- Music (B)
- Art History (B)
Other 4-Year Public Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to St Mary’s College of Maryland.
- Salisbury University in Baltimore, MD (46 miles away)
- University of Mary Washington in Staunton, VA (57 miles away)
- College of William and Mary in Bridgewater, VA (65 miles away)
- Christopher Newport University in Lynchburg, VA (78 miles away)
- Shepherd University in Salem, WV (114 miles away)
Also, you can compare schools by looking through our list of colleges & universities:
- Visit the main Maryland colleges & universities profile page
- Find out what other state universities are located in Maryland
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 002095
- Phone: (410) 543-6000
- School Homepage