St. Mary's College of Maryland Acceptance Rate & Tuition
St. Mary's College of Maryland is a public research university in St. Mary's City, Maryland, enrolling about 1,603 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $15,298
- 2024 Average Net Price: $18,441 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 68.63% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,603 98.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 69.95%
- Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
- First-Generation Students: 23.3%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 2.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 70.2%
- Average SAT Score: 1261
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,701
- Applicants (IPEDS): 3,109
- Room & Board: $16,079 annual estimate
St. Mary's College of Maryland: what the data shows
Common questions about St. Mary's College of Maryland, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is St. Mary's College of Maryland?
St. Mary's College of Maryland is located in St. Mary's City, MD (ZIP 20686).
Is St. Mary's College of Maryland public or private?
St. Mary's College of Maryland is a Public institution.
How much does St. Mary's College of Maryland cost?
Published tuition: $15,298 in-state, $31,374 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $18,441.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $2,889 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $12,053 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $15,033 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $19,796 |
| $110,001+ | $25,173 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $61,192.
How hard is it to get into St. Mary's College of Maryland?
Admission rate: 68.63%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1261 and midpoint ACT 29.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is St. Mary's College of Maryland?
Total enrollment: 1,603 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,701 students.
Graduate enrollment: 14 students.
About 98% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at St. Mary's College of Maryland?
150%-time completion rate: 69.95%.
First-year retention: 85.8%.
What do graduates of St. Mary's College of Maryland earn?
Median earnings: $52,286 six years after entry; $60,110 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $21,000.
21.12% of students receive Pell grants.
What is St. Mary's College of Maryland known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Psychology, General (54 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (44 completions)
- Economics, General (41 completions)
- Environmental Studies (30 completions)
- Political Science and Government, General (24 completions)
- English Language and Literature, General (22 completions)
- Computer and Information Sciences, General (20 completions)
- Fine/Studio Arts, General (19 completions)
- Biochemistry (18 completions)
- History, General (17 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is St. Mary's College of Maryland a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 68.63%; completion rate 69.95%; median earnings $60,110 at 10 years; net price $18,441. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$15,298
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at St. Mary's College of Maryland was $15,298.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$18,441
2024 Value
In 2024 St. Mary's College of Maryland had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,441.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$73,764 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$18,441 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$61,192 4-Year In-State Tuition
$125,496 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$16,079 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,000 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$32,377 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$129,508 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for St. Mary's College of Maryland.
Financial Aid by Income Level
21.12% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
42.74% 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 St. Mary's College of 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 St. Mary's College of 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 | $14,864 | $28,664 | $20,616 |
| 2014 | $13,824 | $28,674 | $16,881 |
| 2015 | $13,895 | $28,745 | $21,049 |
| 2016 | $14,192 | $29,340 | $19,715 |
| 2017 | $14,496 | $29,948 | $21,025 |
| 2018 | $14,806 | $30,568 | $20,637 |
| 2019 | $15,124 | $31,200 | $19,369 |
| 2020 | $15,124 | $31,200 | $19,448 |
| 2021 | $15,124 | $31,200 | $20,512 |
| 2022 | $15,184 | $31,260 | $18,736 |
| 2023 | $15,236 | $31,312 | $18,362 |
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
68.63% Acceptance Rate
3,109 Total Applicants
2,344 Students Admitted
442 First-Time Students Enrolled
18.86% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1261
ACT Average: 29
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.3 - 3.5
Estimated Median GPA: 3.40
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
St. Mary's College of Maryland reported total enrollment of about 1,603 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 40% male and 60% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (68.8%), Black or African American (11.3%), and Hispanic or Latino (9.2%). About 21.12% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 23.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
98.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at St. Mary's College of Maryland in 2024 is 1,603 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,701 students. Graduate enrollment is about 14 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
85.8%
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 68.8%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
60.37% 100% Completion Time
69.95% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 60.37% of students graduating from St. Mary's College of Maryland completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Psychology, General: 15% male / 85% female
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 18% male / 82% female
- Economics, General: 63% male / 37% 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 St. Mary's College of Maryland.
Return on Investment
$21,000 Median Student Debt
$60,110 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
34.94% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
714.90% Return on Investment
3.5 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for St. Mary's College of Maryland.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 28 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Psychology, General: 54 completions
2. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 44 completions
3. Economics, General: 41 completions
4. Environmental Studies: 30 completions
5. Political Science and Government, General: 24 completions
6. English Language and Literature, General: 22 completions
7. Computer and Information Sciences, General: 20 completions
8. Fine/Studio Arts, General: 19 completions
9. Biochemistry: 18 completions
Most popular programs at St. Mary's College of Maryland.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for St. Mary's College of Maryland graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for St. Mary's College of Maryland from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 70.2%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $9,044
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $13,110
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
St. Mary's College of Maryland is a public institution located in St. Mary's City, MD, classified as Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Economics, General. Enrollment is approximately 1,603 students. Student body composition includes White (68.8%), Black or African American (11.3%), Hispanic or Latino (9.2%). The admission rate is 68.63%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1261. The 150%-time completion rate is 69.95%. Approximately 21.12% of students receive Pell Grants. About 23.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Location
St. Mary's City, MD 20686
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
St. Mary's College of Maryland provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is St. Mary's College of Maryland located?
St. Mary's College of Maryland is located in St. Mary's City, MD.
What is St. Mary's College of Maryland's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at St. Mary's College of Maryland is 68.6% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 3,109 applicants and 2,344 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does St. Mary's College of Maryland cost?
Reported tuition is $15,298 and average net price is $18,441 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $16,079 annually.
What is the student body demographics at St. Mary's College of Maryland?
St. Mary's College of Maryland reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,701 students, White (68.8%), Black or African American (11.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend St. Mary's College of Maryland?
About 23.3% of students at St. Mary's College of Maryland are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for St. Mary's College of Maryland?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, St. Mary's College of Maryland reports midpoint SAT about 1261 and midpoint ACT about 29.
What do graduates of St. Mary's College of Maryland earn?
Median earnings are $52,286 six years after entry and $60,110 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at St. Mary's College of Maryland?
The 150%-time completion rate is 70.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do St. Mary's College of Maryland students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $21,000.
Is St. Mary's College of Maryland public or private?
St. Mary's College of Maryland is a public institution located in St. Mary's City, MD.
Is St. Mary's College of Maryland an HBCU?
No. St. Mary's College of Maryland is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is St. Mary's College of Maryland a tribal college?
No. St. Mary's College of Maryland is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
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
- 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.