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About St. Mary's College of Maryland

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St. Mary's College of Maryland is a public liberal arts college in St. Mary'S City, MD, known for its public liberal arts college, small class sizes, and historic waterfront campus. With an acceptance rate of 77%, St. Mary's College of Maryland is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 410 students each year. St. Mary's College of Maryland is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1163–1320, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. St. Mary's College of Maryland offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $11,685 per year; the sticker price of $47,437 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

St. Mary's College of Maryland acceptance rate and admitted student profile

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77%
Overall Accept Rate
3.50
Typical Admitted GPA
1242
Median Admitted SAT
GPATypical admitted range: 3.00 – 3.75 unweighted

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SATSubmitted score range: 1163 – 1320 (test optional)

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ACTScore range: 26 – 31

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ED advantage at St. Mary's College of Maryland: ED acceptance rate is 96% vs 77% regular decision, more than double. If St. Mary's College of Marylandis your first choice and you've confirmed the financial fit, Early Decision is one of the highest-leverage decisions you can make.

Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to St. Mary's College of Maryland

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Essay Strategy
St. Mary's College of Maryland treats its essays seriously, rating them at the highest level of importance, so use your personal statement to show genuine intellectual curiosity and a specific reason why a small, public honors college setting appeals to you. Mention concrete aspects of St. Mary's academic culture, such as the Senior Capstone Project or undergraduate research opportunities, to make your essay feel personal rather than generic.
Demonstrated Interest
St. Mary's College tracks demonstrated interest, so visiting campus in St. Mary's City or attending a virtual information session and following up with an admissions counselor by name will help your application stand out. Because the campus is somewhat remote, showing that you made the effort to learn about it signals genuine commitment.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What St. Mary's College of Maryland actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$47k/yr$2.9k
30k-48k~$47k/yr$12.1k
48k-75k~$47k/yr$15.0k
75k-110k~$47k/yr$19.8k
110k+~$47k/yr$25.2k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

68%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$52k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
9:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1,562
Undergrad Enrollment
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