At a glance
Average net price
$18,441
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
70.0%
Admission rate
69%
Undergrad size
1,603
In-state tuition
$15,298
Out-of-state tuition
$31,374
Cost of attendance
$31,865
Median earnings (10y)
$60,110
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,261
- ACT midpoint
- 29
- Retention
- 85.8%
- Locale
- Rural
Programs breakdown
16 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by social sciences (40%), stem (38%), humanities & arts (21%).
- STEM38%
- Business1%
- Humanities & arts21%
- Social sciences40%
- Social sciences22.3%~358 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Biological sciences18.8%~301 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology15.2%~243 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~124 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~114 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English5.9%~95 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science5.7%~91 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History5.1%~81 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~52 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Mathematics2.4%~38 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~33 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~29 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Business1.5%~24 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- ~10 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~5 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~5 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
24 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 122 | $28,686 | $21,500 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 81 | $31,570 | $20,607 |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 77 | $43,905 | $24,946 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 63 | $29,527 | $20,000 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 49 | $29,544 | $21,552 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 41 | $35,826 | $25,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 38 | $66,972 | $22,000 |
| Education, General. | Master's | 38 | — | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services. | Bachelor's | 36 | — | — |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 34 | $41,641 | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 28 | $58,718 | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 28 | $18,605 | $23,943 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 25 | $32,141 | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 22 | — | — |
| Public Policy Analysis. | Bachelor's | 22 | — | $22,000 |
| Anthropology. | Bachelor's | 20 | $22,277 | $25,000 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| Physics. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Philosophy. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Area Studies. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
| Religion/Religious Studies. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About St. Mary's College of Maryland
St. Mary's College of Maryland is a mid-sized institution located in St. Mary's City, Maryland, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 1,603 undergraduate students in a rural setting. The most popular fields of study include Social sciences, Biological sciences, Psychology.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at St. Mary's College of Maryland — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $18,441 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $15,298 for in-state students and $31,374 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $31,865 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 70.0%, a above-average completion outcome. 85.8% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $60,110 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
St. Mary's College of Maryland confers degrees and certificates across 16 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Social sciences, Biological sciences, Psychology. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by social sciences (40% of credentials), stem (38% of credentials), humanities & arts (21% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
St. Mary's College of Maryland accepts 69% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,261. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 29.
Location & campus
Set in St. Mary's City, Maryland (rural), St. Mary's College of Maryland draws students from across Maryland and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about St. Mary's College of Maryland
Q.How much does St. Mary's College of Maryland cost?
The average net price at St. Mary's College of Maryland is $18,441 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $31,865.
Q.What is the graduation rate at St. Mary's College of Maryland?
St. Mary's College of Maryland has a 6-year graduation rate of 70.0% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into St. Mary's College of Maryland?
St. Mary's College of Maryland admits 69% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do St. Mary's College of Maryland graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median St. Mary's College of Maryland graduate earns $60,110 per year.
Q.What is tuition at St. Mary's College of Maryland?
Published tuition is $15,298 in-state and $31,374 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is St. Mary's College of Maryland located?
St. Mary's College of Maryland is located in St. Mary's City, Maryland (ZIP 20686).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with St. Mary's College of Maryland at their official website.