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St. Mary's College of Maryland
Most applicants get into St. Mary's College of Maryland — 68.6% were admitted — so the real questions are cost, fit and outcomes, covered below.
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St. Mary's College of Maryland anchors the college town of St. Mary's City, MD, where the public campus and town largely share a footprint.
Its highest-earning path is Computer and Information Sciences, General, where graduates median $94,101 four years out. Faculty pay averages $108,528 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 1,603 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 85.8% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1110 and 1330 — near the MD middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on St. Mary's College of Maryland's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
You can apply to St. Mary's College of Maryland without scores. Among admitted students who did submit, the middle half landed between 1110 and 1330; applicants below that range often simply apply without them.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 570 | 630 | 690 |
| SAT Math | 540 | 590 | 640 |
| ACT Composite | 24 | 28 | 30 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, St. Mary's College of Maryland received 3,109 applications and admitted 2,344 (75.4%), with 442 enrolling.
How St. Mary's College of Maryland compares
| St. Mary's College of Maryland | Maryland median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 68.6% | 76.1% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $15,298 | $13,588 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $60,110 | $61,797 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, St. Mary's College of Maryland's median earnings are $60,110 — below the Maryland benchmark of $61,797. Weigh that against the $15,298 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
As a public university, St. Mary's College of Maryland prices by residency: $15,298 in-state versus $31,374 out-of-state — a $16,076 gap that makes state lines part of the decision.
With 1,603 undergraduates, St. Mary's College of Maryland is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
70% graduate within six years. Roughly 30% don't — ask a St. Mary's College of Maryland tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at St. Mary's College of Maryland
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $94,101 |
| Mathematics | $77,474 |
| Political Science and Government | $72,397 |
| Economics | $71,252 |
| Public Policy Analysis | $69,232 |
| Biology, General | $66,097 |
| Psychology, General | $61,214 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $56,619 |
| History | $55,472 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $53,504 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $44,442 |
| Anthropology | $41,309 |
Median earnings for these 12 St. Mary's College of Maryland programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $60,110 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 17 additional St. Mary's College of Maryland programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for St. Mary's College of Maryland?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1110–1330 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 68.6% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is St. Mary's College of Maryland's acceptance rate?
75.4% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 2,344 admitted from 3,109 applicants.
How much does St. Mary's College of Maryland cost?
In-state tuition is $15,298; out-of-state students pay $31,374. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do St. Mary's College of Maryland graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $60,110 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Maryland
- Towson University — 82% admitted
- Stevenson University — 78.9% admitted
- Notre Dame of Maryland University — 82.2% admitted
- McDaniel College — 77.9% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.