- AcademicsB
- ValueA
- DiversityB
- CampusC
- AthleticsC+
- Party SceneC
- ProfessorsB
- LocationNG
- DormsC-
- Campus FoodB+
- Student LifeC-
- SafetyC
St. Mary's College of Maryland is ...
Public
Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (without football)
Athletic Conference
Capital Athletic Conference
Address
18952 E. Fisher Rd
St. Mary's City, MD 20686
Website
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
79%
SAT Range
1104-1283
ACT Range
23-28
Application Fee
$50
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Application Website
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Test Scores and GPA for St. Mary's College of Maryland
Cost
Net Price
$17,112/ year
National
$15,431Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Academics
Professors
B
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
10:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
- 76%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.34 responses
- 44%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.34 responses
- 53%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.34 responses
Majors
Most Popular Majors
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
1,626Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
2%
Pell Grant
25%
Varsity Athletes
22%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
—
Poll
- 97%
- of students say they don't have Greek life.34 responses
Poll
- 67%
- of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.57 responses
After St. Mary's College of Maryland
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$48,200/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
81%
National
47%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
91%
National
83%- 73%
- of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.22 responses
St. Mary's College of Maryland Reviews
582 reviews
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I loved my time at St. Mary's. I can't imagine having spent my four years anywhere else.
Tons of student employment opportunities. I didnt get financial aid but I had three part time, on campus jobs which helped a lot.
Professors were always incredibly helpful. Some of the courses are definitely tough academically, but its the honors college of Maryland. Thats what you signed up for. You'll never be taught by a TA or graduate student, always the professor.
Almost everyone lives on campus because housing is really great. All the dorms have WiFi and AC now. Upperclassman housing is super nice.
Campus is BEAUTIFUL!!! Crime is non existent and people feel comfortable reporting sexual assault when it does happen. Never once felt unwelcome. People throw parties in their houses and just open the doors for anyone to come in.
TL;DR Best decision I ever made. Never regretted it for a second.
Tons of student employment opportunities. I didnt get financial aid but I had three part time, on campus jobs which helped a lot.
Professors were always incredibly helpful. Some of the courses are definitely tough academically, but its the honors college of Maryland. Thats what you signed up for. You'll never be taught by a TA or graduate student, always the professor.
Almost everyone lives on campus because housing is really great. All the dorms have WiFi and AC now. Upperclassman housing is super nice.
Campus is BEAUTIFUL!!! Crime is non existent and people feel comfortable reporting sexual assault when it does happen. Never once felt unwelcome. People throw parties in their houses and just open the doors for anyone to come in.
TL;DR Best decision I ever made. Never regretted it for a second.
I graduated from SMC in 2014 and couldn't be happier with how the curriculum and professors prepared me to be a professional. The college puts a huge emphasis on critical thinking, public speaking, and information literacy that has set me apart in job interviews and selection for office projects. After talking to friends who attended other colleges, I definitely was challenged to achieve more as an undergraduate student. Now as a graduate student pursuing a master's in International Relations, I was much less intimidated by the transition to graduate level work than my classmates. Additionally, the community is very welcoming and the campus is beautiful.
After one year at St. Mary's, I cannot wait to return. I love how close knit the community is and how open minded students and staff are to diversity and new ideas. St. Mary's is a place where everyone feels welcome and included. Unlike bigger schools, students at St. Mary's and incredibly friendly and you can't go anywhere without seeing someone you know that will say "hi" and ask how your day is going. The professors at the school are equally as friendly as the students. They will not hesitate to get to know you and make sure you're doing well. The staff will definitely challenge the students, but they do it in a way that builds confidence and leaves you feeling proud of your accomplishments. Some of my favorite experiences so far have been having class on the floating docks in the river or in the woods behind the academic buildings. I've been able to experience unique things from building oyster communities to designing and making my own biodiesel. I would, without a doubt, choose St. Mary's over again.