College of Southern Maryland Tuition & Completion (2026)
College of Southern Maryland is a public community college in La Plata, Maryland, serving roughly 4,512 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $9,204 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $4,200. Student demographics in federal data include White (42.4%) and Black or African American (31.3%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $4,200
- 2024 Average Net Price: $9,204 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 4,512 36.6% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 33.04%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 45.1%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 2.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 22.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 8,190
- Room & Board: $16,530 annual estimate
College of Southern Maryland: what the data shows
Common questions about College of Southern Maryland, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is College of Southern Maryland?
College of Southern Maryland is located in La Plata, MD (ZIP 20646-0910).
Is College of Southern Maryland public or private?
College of Southern Maryland is a Public institution.
How much does College of Southern Maryland cost?
Published tuition: $4,200 in-state, $10,050 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $9,204.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $4,798 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $5,287 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $7,895 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $10,120 |
| $110,001+ | $12,180 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $16,800.
How big is College of Southern Maryland?
Total enrollment: 4,512 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 8,190 students.
About 37% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at College of Southern Maryland?
150%-time completion rate: 33.04%.
First-year retention: 65.8%.
What do graduates of College of Southern Maryland earn?
Median earnings: $37,269 six years after entry; $44,435 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $8,500.
25.86% of students receive Pell grants.
What is College of Southern Maryland known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other (338 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (243 completions)
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance (105 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (104 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (77 completions)
- Business/Commerce, General (58 completions)
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping (53 completions)
- Information Technology (39 completions)
- Computer and Information Sciences, General (28 completions)
- Engineering, General (22 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is College of Southern Maryland a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 33.04%; median earnings $44,435 at 10 years; net price $9,204. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$4,200
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at College of Southern Maryland was $4,200.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$9,204
2024 Value
In 2024 College of Southern Maryland had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,204.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$36,816 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$9,204 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$16,800 4-Year In-State Tuition
$40,200 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$16,530 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,000 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$21,730 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$86,920 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for College of Southern Maryland.
Financial Aid by Income Level
25.86% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
46.35% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at College of Southern Maryland was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for College of Southern Maryland in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $3,336 | $7,439 | $8,704 |
| 2014 | $3,395 | $7,557 | $8,266 |
| 2015 | $3,542 | $7,911 | $8,912 |
| 2016 | $3,631 | $8,118 | $8,113 |
| 2017 | $3,690 | $8,266 | $8,307 |
| 2018 | $3,825 | $8,580 | $7,621 |
| 2019 | $3,930 | $8,820 | $8,205 |
| 2020 | $3,930 | $8,820 | $6,873 |
| 2021 | $4,020 | $9,030 | $7,724 |
| 2022 | $4,110 | $9,240 | $8,028 |
| 2023 | $4,200 | $9,450 | $9,867 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
College of Southern Maryland reported total enrollment of about 4,512 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 39% male and 61% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (42.4%), Black or African American (31.3%), and Hispanic or Latino (10.2%). About 25.86% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 45.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
36.6% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at College of Southern Maryland in 2024 is 4,512 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 8,190 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
65.8%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 42.4%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
19.24% 100% Completion Time
33.04% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 19.24% of students graduating from College of Southern Maryland completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other: 38% male / 62% female
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 35% male / 65% female
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance: 82% male / 18% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for College of Southern Maryland.
Return on Investment
$8,500 Median Student Debt
$44,435 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
19.13% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1106.95% Return on Investment
1.9 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for College of Southern Maryland.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 44 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other: 338 completions
2. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 243 completions
3. Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance: 105 completions
4. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 104 completions
5. Business Administration and Management, General: 77 completions
6. Business/Commerce, General: 58 completions
7. Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping: 53 completions
8. Information Technology: 39 completions
9. Computer and Information Sciences, General: 28 completions
Most popular programs at College of Southern Maryland.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for College of Southern Maryland graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for College of Southern Maryland from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $9,323
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $7,485
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
College of Southern Maryland is a public institution located in La Plata, MD, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance. Enrollment is approximately 4,512 students. Student body composition includes White (42.4%), Black or African American (31.3%), Hispanic or Latino (10.2%). The 150%-time completion rate is 33.04%. Approximately 25.86% of students receive Pell Grants. About 45.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Location
La Plata, MD 20646-0910
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 33.04% graduation rate at College of Southern Maryland falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is College of Southern Maryland located?
College of Southern Maryland is located in La Plata, MD.
How much does College of Southern Maryland cost?
Reported tuition is $4,200 and average net price is $9,204 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $16,530 annually.
What is the student body demographics at College of Southern Maryland?
College of Southern Maryland reports undergraduate enrollment of about 8,190 students, White (42.4%), Black or African American (31.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend College of Southern Maryland?
About 45.1% of students at College of Southern Maryland are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of College of Southern Maryland earn?
Median earnings are $37,269 six years after entry and $44,435 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at College of Southern Maryland?
The 150%-time completion rate is 33.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do College of Southern Maryland students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $8,500.
Is College of Southern Maryland public or private?
College of Southern Maryland is a public institution located in La Plata, MD.
Is College of Southern Maryland an HBCU?
No. College of Southern Maryland is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is College of Southern Maryland a tribal college?
No. College of Southern Maryland is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is College of Southern Maryland a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, College of Southern Maryland does not meet that proxy (reported share 10.2%).
Is College of Southern Maryland religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for College of Southern Maryland in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Maryland college costs
- Maryland colleges by ROI
- Maryland trade schools profile
- Mid East regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Maryland
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.