St. Mary's College of Maryland
Liberal arts college · St. Mary's City, MD · 1,603 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
69%
Moderately selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1143–1340
ACT (middle 50%)
26–31
Average net price
$20,956
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$33,931
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
65%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into St. Mary's College of Maryland?
St. Mary's College of Maryland accepts about 69 of every 100 applicants (69%), which makes it moderately selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1143 and 1340 on the SAT. A score at or above 1340 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1143, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 26–31.
The latest federal data says St. Mary's College of Maryland is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on St. Mary's College of Maryland's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does St. Mary's College of Maryland cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $33,931 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $20,956 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $32,244 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$15,686
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$32,244
- Room & board$16,872
- Total cost of attendance$33,931
- Average net price after grants$20,956
Popular majors
Social Sciences, Biology, Psychology, Environmental Science, Visual & Performing Arts.
St. Mary's College of Maryland FAQ
- What is St. Mary's College of Maryland's acceptance rate?
- 69% — moderately selective.
- What SAT score do you need for St. Mary's College of Maryland?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1143–1340. Aim for 1340 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for St. Mary's College of Maryland?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 26–31.
- Is St. Mary's College of Maryland test-optional?
- The latest federal data says St. Mary's College of Maryland is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on St. Mary's College of Maryland's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does St. Mary's College of Maryland cost?
- About $33,931 a year before aid; $20,956 on average after grants.
- What is St. Mary's College of Maryland's FAFSA school code?
- 002095. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so St. Mary's College of Maryland receives your information.
- What is St. Mary's College of Maryland's graduation rate?
- 65% of students finish within six years.
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