St. Mary's College of Maryland

(Saint Mary's City, MD)

St. Mary's College of Maryland is an independent, public, liberal arts education located in St. Mary's City, Maryland. Founded on the site of the first state capital, St. Mary's stands as a living legacy to the ideals of freedom and inclusiveness.

St. Mary's College is devoted to providing an integrative curriculum, fostering intellectual autonomy, maintaining a high standard of academic excellence, and promoting and maintaining a community built on respect.

St. Mary's is a primarily residential school, with about 85% of its 2,000 undergraduates living on campus. It is the only school in Maryland that is a member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges, and has been named a Public Honors College.

The college is a leader in environmental initiatives, with a number of sustainable, "green" buildings on campus. Other green initiatives include a student-supported green energy referendum and campus composting.

Admissions

51.8%
of Applicants Admitted

GPA

3.78
  • December 01, 2011
  • January 01, 2011
SAT Required

Test Score Ranges

25th percentile to 75th percentile
  • 1720–2020 SAT Total
  • 580–680 SAT Reading
  • 570–660 SAT Math
  • 570–680 SAT Writing
  • 24–29 ACT Composite
  • 24–31 ACT English
  • 25–29 ACT Math
TOEFL Required for intl students

Cost

$26,989
Annual tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board
  • $13,234
  • $24,627
  • $12,755
  • $1,000

Will I Like It

2,183
number of undergraduates
  • Public
  • 59% Women

Areas of Study

Engineering

Computer Science

Science & Math

Biology, Chemistry

Social Sciences

Anthropology

Extra Curriculars

Books, Chess, Anthropology Club, Church, Art Club, Comedy, Band, Computers, College Democrats, College Republicans, Color Guard, Computer Club

Long Description

St. Mary's College of Maryland, founded in 1840, is a public, liberal arts honors college. Its 275-acre campus is located in St. Mary\'s City, 68 miles south of Washington, D.C.

Mailing Address

18952 E. Fisher Rd
Saint Mary's City, MD 20686-3001
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