St. Mary's College of Maryland

US News Rank: #96Marys City, MD, 20686Setting: Rural

School Overview

St. Mary's College of Maryland is a public institution that was founded in 1840. In the 2026 edition of Best Colleges, St. Mary's College of Maryland is ranked No. #96 in National Liberal Arts Colleges. It's also ranked No. #5 in Top Public Schools. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,632 (fall 2024), its setting is rural, and the campus size is 361 acres. The student-faculty ratio at St. Mary's College of Maryland is 10:1, and it utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. St. Mary's College of Maryland accepts the Common Application and has a test-optional admissions policy. The school's in-state tuition and fees are $15,692; out-of-state tuition and fees are $32,251. Forty-four percent of first-year students receive need-based financial aid, and the average net price for federal loan recipients is $18,736. The four-year graduation rate is 60%. Six years after graduation, the median salary for graduates is $52,286.St. Mary's College of Maryland is a public institution that was founded in 1840. In the 2026 edition of Best Colleges, St. Mary's College of Maryland is ranked No. #96 in National Liberal Arts Colleges. It's also ranked No. #5 in Top Public Schools. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,632 (fall 2024), its setting is rural, and the campus size is 361 acres. The student-faculty ratio at St. Mary's College of Maryland is 10:1, and it utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. St. Mary's College of Maryland accepts the Common Application and has a test-optional admissions policy. The school's in-state tuition and fees are $15,692; out-of-state tuition and fees are $32,251. Forty-four percent of first-year students receive need-based financial aid, and the average net price for federal loan recipients is $18,736. The four-year graduation rate is 60%. Six years after graduation, the median salary for graduates is $52,286.+ Show More At-a-GlanceSettingRuralIn-state tuition and fees$15,692Undergraduate Enrollment1,632Acceptance Rate69%Degrees offered:Bachelor’s DegreeVisit School Website18952 E. Fisher Road, St. Marys City, MD, 20686Work at this school? Claim it here

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Academics & Admissions

  • Acceptance Rate: 69%
  • SAT Range: 1143-1340
  • ACT Range: 26-31
  • High School GPA: 3.5
  • Graduation Rate (4yr): 60%
  • Student-Faculty Ratio: 10:01
  • Classes Under 20: 70%
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,632
  • Degrees Offered: Bachelor’s Degree

Cost & Financial Aid

  • Food & Housing: $15,702
  • Annual Cost: $18,736
  • Avg Need-Based Aid: $18,843

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