St. Mary's College of Maryland

Overview

St. Mary's College of Maryland is a Comprehensive institution located in St. Mary's City, MD, in a rural setting.

Location & Contact

Address 47645 College Drive
St. Mary's City, MD  20686-3001
United States

Contact Kendra L. Lawrence
Director of Admissions
Email: admissions@smcm.edu
Phone: 240-895-5000
Fax: 240-895-5001

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Asian Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Foreign Languages And Literatures
History	Associate	Bachelors
History
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi/interdisciplinary Studies Related
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Studies
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry
Physics
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Public Policy Analysis
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology
Economics
Political Science And Government
Sociology
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Dramatic/theater Arts
Fine/studio Arts
Music

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

1,700

Applied

1,361

Accepted

1,572

Enrolled

Female Admissions

1,000

Females Applied

813

Females Accepted

81%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

700

Males Applied

548

Males Accepted

78%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

50

Application Fee

3.38

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay 2 recommendations
Recommended	Interview
Other requirements:	Common Application

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	January 15th	April 1st	Yes
Out of state Fall freshmen	January 15th	Not reported	Yes
Early decision plan	November 1st	December 1st
Other early decision plan	November 1st	January 1st	Yes
Transfer	August 1st	May 1st	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	600	540	650
SAT Math	578	520	640
ACT Composite	25	23	28

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

11,646

In-state

27,097

Out-of-state

Fees

2,850

Full-time student fees

12,816

Room & board

7,400

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
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

13,388

Avg. Financial Aid Package

13,800

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

2,333

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,324

Avg. Loan Aid

3,562

Avg. Grant Aid

10,196

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

67%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

3%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,572

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

6%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	6.81%
Black or African American	9.03%
White or Caucasian	71.69%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.13%
Asian	3.63%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.13%
Two or more races	5.22%
Other	2.54%

Gender

Male (42.11%)

Female (57.89%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	80%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
World Carnival, Dance Shows 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:
Dance Club, Humans vs. Zombies, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, Habitat for Humanity and Programs Board

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
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	Division 3	No
Basketball		Division 3	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
Rock Climbing	No		No
Rowing	No		No
Rugby	No		No
Sailing	No	Division 3	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 3	No
Tennis	No	Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee	No		No
Volleyball		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Crew	No		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
Rock Climbing	No		No
Rowing	No		No
Rugby	No		No
Sailing	No	Division 3	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball	No		No
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 3	No
Tennis	No	Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee	No		No
Volleyball		Division 3	No

Faculty

209

Total Faculty

10:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 135

Part-time - 74

Male - 105

Female - 104

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