PublicRuralSt. Mary's College of Maryland
St. Mary's or SMCM
St. Mary's City, Maryland 20686
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for psychology
St. Mary's College of Maryland is a public institution in St. Mary's City with particular strength in psychology and biology. With an average SAT of 1232, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A small campus of 1.6K undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.
68% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $60,110 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $18,362.
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •Mary's College of Maryland is located on the original site of Maryland's first colony, St.
- •Representatives would travel from all over the colony to participate in the Maryland General Assembly, the colony's first legislative body.
- •The Colony was founded under a mandate by the colonial proprietor, Cecil Calvert, 2nd Baron Baltimore, that the settlers follow religious tolerance of each other.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1232
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Deadline Calendar
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
58.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
0.8%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$17,000
Programs (27)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
81%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
9
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from MD state average