St. Mary's College of Maryland

St. Mary's City, MD · Public · offers Graduate degrees

Fringe rural

69%Acceptance rate
$18,441Average net price / year
70%Graduation rate
$60,110Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$21,000Median debt at graduation
1,603Undergraduates

Cost

In-state tuition & fees
$15,298
Out-of-state tuition
$31,374
Total cost of attendance
$31,865
Room & board
$16,079
Books & supplies
$1,000
Average net price
$18,441

Net price by family income

$0–30k
$2,889
$30–48k
$12,053
$48–75k
$15,033
$75–110k
$19,796
$110k+
$25,173

Official net price calculator

Admissions

Acceptance rate
68.6%
Average SAT
1261
SAT reading (25–75%)
590–690
SAT math (25–75%)
553–650
ACT composite (25–75%)
26–31

Outcomes

Graduation rate
70%
First-year retention
86%
Median earnings (6 yrs)
$52,286
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$60,110
Median debt (graduates)
$21,000
3-year loan default rate
0.0%
Students with Pell grants
21%
Students with federal loans
43%

Programs: what graduates earn

14 of 30 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).

Bachelor's degree

ProgramGraduatesEarningsMedian debt
Computer and Information Sciences, General20$72,926$19,500
Economics37$51,483$22,000
Public Policy Analysis12$43,629$22,750
Biology, General40$36,331$20,714
English Language and Literature, General22$30,025$21,375
History12$28,929$23,943
Psychology, General51$28,334$20,065
Natural Resources Conservation and Research30$56,619$19,000
Mathematics14$77,474—
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other2$46,779—
Anthropology9$41,309$25,000
Political Science and Government18$46,198$25,000
Sociology11$43,570—
Fine and Studio Arts13$44,442—

Students

Undergraduates
1,603
Graduate students
17
Part-time
2%
Women / men
60% / 40%
White
69%
Hispanic
9%
Black
11%
Asian
3%
International
0%

Faculty & school

Student–faculty ratio
10:1
Avg faculty salary
$81,396 / year
Full-time faculty
70%
Accreditor
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Website
www.smcm.edu
Also known as
St. Mary's or SMCM

Most popular fields

  • Natural Resources & Conservation – 9% of degrees
  • Computer & Information Sciences – 6% of degrees
  • English – 7% of degrees
  • Biological Sciences – 16% of degrees
  • Mathematics & Statistics – 3% of degrees
  • Interdisciplinary Studies – 3% of degrees

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at St. Mary's College of Maryland?

68.6% of applicants were admitted, and admitted students averaged 1261 on the SAT.

How much does St. Mary's College of Maryland cost?

The average net price after grants is $18,441 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $15,298 and the full cost of attendance is $31,865.

How much do St. Mary's College of Maryland graduates earn?

Students who enrolled earn a median of $60,110 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.

What is the graduation rate?

70% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.