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St. Mary's College of Maryland
St. Mary's City, MD
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St. Mary's Designated a Public Honors College
St. Mary's College of Maryland is a public, state-supported, coeducational college dedicated to providing an excellent education in the liberal arts tradition. There are 1,978 full-time students, of whom 851 are men and 1,127 are women. Almost 90 percent of the students live on campus in dorms, suites, apartments, and townhomes. Housing on campus is guaranteed for 8 semesters for all full-time students. In 1992 the college was designated the State of Maryland's Public Honors College in recognition of the academic excellence of its faculty and students. Every St. Mary's student participates in the intellectual and social life of the college. St. Mary's combines the educational and personal advantages of a small private college with the affordability of a public institution. Active learning and the development of critical thinking are encouraged in the discussion-oriented format made possible by modest class sizes. Student leadership in academic, cultural, and social spheres is aided by the community atmosphere, and opportunities are greater than at larger schools.Maryland Location Offers Many Benefits
St. Mary's College of Maryland is situated along the banks of the St. Mary's River. Watermen harvest oysters and crabs from the St. Mary's, Potomac, and Patuxent rivers and the Chesapeake Bay; wild swans, ducks, and Canada geese winter in the creeks of St. Mary's County. Among the waterfront facilities are a boat house, river center, ocean kayaks, rowing shells, and a fleet of sailboats. The Patuxent River Naval Air Station, the county's largest employer, is a naval aircraft testing facility, attracting over 100 contactors that sponsor internships to SMCM students. It is an environment that is alive, providing fresh air and space, conveniently located just 75 miles south of Washington, D.C.St. Mary's College of Maryland Athletics
The athletic facilities include a field house, lighted tennis courts, a baseball field, an outdoor track, and a stadium for field hockey, soccer, and lacrosse. The athletic facility includes an aquatic center with two indoor swimming pools including an Olympic-sized pool, a basketball stadium, a fitness center, an aerobic center, additional team rooms, and a rock-climbing wall. The college's teams compete in NCAA Division III and the Intercollegiate Sailing Association. Varsity sports for men are baseball, basketball, cross country, lacrosse, sailing, soccer, swimming, and tennis; for women, varsity sports are basketball, cross country, field hockey, lacrosse, sailing, soccer, swimming, tennis, and volleyball. The college's sailing teams are especially noted for their national recognitions. Club sports available for both men and women include track, equestrian, fencing, golf, rowing, rugby, sailing, soccer, and Ultimate Frisbee.Diverse and Deep Course of Study
The undergraduate course of study at the college provides both diversity and depth, leading to a broad understanding of the humanities, arts, and sciences. All students must complete the core curriculum requirements in addition to the requirements for a major field of study. The core curriculum requirements are designed to develop skills in critical thinking, information literacy, written communication, and oral communication, as well as promote the capacity for integration and synthesis of knowledge across disciplines. The core curriculum begins with first-year students completing a seminar of unique topics in every discipline designed by the faculty. In addition, students will fulfill the experiential component of the core by completing an internship, taking a service-learning course, or studying abroad. History, anthropology, and archaeology students can take advantage of the college's relationship with Historic St. Mary's City, the fourth permanent English settlement in the New World and Maryland's first capital. Many experts consider this area to contain the most abundant and earliest undisturbed artifacts of any American seventeenth-century town. A strong music program provides advanced training in composition and piano performance and a jazz ensemble, percussion ensemble, choir, chamber vocal group, wind ensemble, and chamber orchestra for classical performances.Independent Study and Internship Opportunities
Independent study for credit is possible in every major, allowing students to investigate subjects not covered in normal course offerings. There is also an opportunity for students to design their own majors using components from several majors to create an interdisciplinary, individualized program of study. Internship programs for academic credit are available for junior- and senior-level students. Within these semester-long internships, students find ways to explore their career and scholarly interests. In recent years, St. Mary's interns have worked in state and federal government offices and laboratories, in the news media, in museums and art galleries, in commercial organizations, and in positions abroad. In a number of cases, internships have led either to full-time employment after graduation or to graduate or professional study.Experienced Faculty Mentors Students
Faculty appointments and promotions are made on the basis of commitment to undergraduate teaching, an interest in new approaches to education, and academic and scholarly achievement. The faculty members have experience in a wide range of activities, including government, business, research, environmental studies, civil rights, theater, musical performance, and writing. Since 1982, St. Mary's College has had 23 Fulbright Scholars on its faculty and staff. Ninety-nine percent of the regular full-time faculty members hold a doctorate or other terminal degree in their field. A student-faculty ratio of 12:1 and average class size of 16, the relatively small size of the college, and the informal atmosphere all encourage close and personal relationships between students and faculty members. Faculty members serve as academic advisers and also provide much informal counseling and individual attention to students' academic and personal development outside of the formal structure.Location & Contact
Address
47645 College Drive
St. Mary's City, MD 20686-3001
United States
St. Mary's City, MD 20686-3001
United States
Contact
Dr. Bhargavi Bandi
Director of Enrollment Operations
Email: admissions@smcm.edu
Phone: 240-895-2011
Fax: 240-895-5001
Director of Enrollment Operations
Email: admissions@smcm.edu
Phone: 240-895-2011
Fax: 240-895-5001
Majors & Degrees
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
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Asian Studies/civilization |
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Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Biochemistry |
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Biology/biological Sciences, General |
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Neuroscience |
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Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Computer And Information Sciences, General |
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English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
English Language And Literature, General |
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Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
Foreign Languages And Literatures, General |
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History | Associate | Bachelors |
History, General |
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Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
Mathematics, General |
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Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Marine Sciences |
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Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other |
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Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
Environmental Studies |
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Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Philosophy |
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Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Chemistry, General |
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Physics, General |
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Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
Psychology, General |
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Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
Public Policy Analysis, General |
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Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Anthropology, General |
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Economics, General |
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Political Science And Government, General |
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Sociology, General |
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Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
Fine/studio Arts, General |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
2,872
Applied
2,221
Accepted
1,526
Enrolled
Female Admissions
1,730
Females Applied
1,384
Females Accepted
80%
Male Admissions
1,142
Males Applied
837
Males Accepted
73%
Applying
50
Application Fee
3.45
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
Admission Requirements | |
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Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay 2 recommendations Other requirements exist (see below) |
Other requirements: | Short answer |
Application Deadlines
Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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Fall freshmen | January 15th | April 1st | Yes |
Out of state Fall freshmen | January 15th | January 1st | Yes |
Early decision plan | November 1st | December 1st | |
Other early decision plan | November 1st | January 1st | Yes |
Transfer | June 1st | May 1st | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
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75th %
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SAT Critical Reading | 630 | 585 | 690 | |
SAT Math | 595 | 550 | 650 | |
ACT Composite | 29 | 26 | 32 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
12,116
In-state
28,192
Out-of-state
12,116
In-district
Fees
3,008
Full-time student fees
13,867
Room & board
8,007
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
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Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Senior Citizens Employees |
Financial Aid
15,942
Avg. Financial Aid Package
18,011
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
6,045
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
3,962
Avg. Loan Aid
4,533
Avg. Grant Aid
10,542
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
77%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
11%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
1,526
Total Undergrad students
1%
International Students
8%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino | 8.14% |
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Black or African American | 10.79% |
White or Caucasian | 69.76% |
American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.07% |
Asian | 3.57% |
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.53% |
Two or more races | 5.16% |
Other | 1.26% |
Gender
Male (42.14%)
Female (57.86%)
Campus Life
Housing
Type | |
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College-owned housing | Yes |
Housing requirements | None |
Housing options |
Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing International housing Freshman car parking |
% of undergrad students who live in college housing | 93% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Programs Board World Carnival, Great Bamboo Boat Race and Relay for Life
Programs Board World Carnival, Great Bamboo Boat Race and Relay for Life
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Programs Board, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, Winners at Ping Pong, Take One Improv and St. Mary's Triangle and Rainbow Society (STARS)
Programs Board, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, Winners at Ping Pong, Take One Improv and St. Mary's Triangle and Rainbow Society (STARS)
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Athletics
Men's Sports
Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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Badminton | No | No | |
Baseball | No | Division 3 | No |
Basketball | No | Division 3 | No |
Cheerleading | No | No | |
Crew | No | No | |
Cross-country Running | No | Division 3 | No |
Equestrian Sports | No | No | |
Fencing | No | No | |
Field Hockey | No | No | No |
Lacrosse | No | Division 3 | No |
Rugby | No | No | |
Sailing | No | Division 3 | No |
Soccer | No | Division 3 | No |
Softball | No | No | |
Swimming And Diving | No | Division 3 | No |
Tennis | No | Division 3 | No |
Track And Field | No | Division 3 | No |
Ultimate Frisbee | No | No | |
Volleyball | No | No | No |
Women's Sports
Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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Badminton | No | No | |
Baseball | No | No | No |
Basketball | No | Division 3 | No |
Cheerleading | No | No | |
Crew | No | Division 3 | No |
Cross-country Running | No | Division 3 | No |
Equestrian Sports | No | No | |
Fencing | No | No | |
Field Hockey | No | Division 3 | No |
Lacrosse | No | Division 3 | No |
Rugby | No | No | |
Sailing | No | Division 3 | No |
Soccer | No | Division 3 | No |
Softball | No | No | |
Swimming And Diving | No | Division 3 | No |
Tennis | No | Division 3 | No |
Track And Field | No | Division 3 | No |
Ultimate Frisbee | No | No | |
Volleyball | No | Division 3 | No |
Faculty
204
Total Faculty
10:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 119
Part-time - 85
Male - 98
Female - 106
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