St Mary's College of Maryland: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2964 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #834 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #766 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #18 of 34 | In Maryland |
| #1068 of 2,375 | For Gender Studies |
| Top50% | For 15 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 69%
- Undergraduates
- 1,616
- Graduates
- 14
- Male:Female Ratio
- 39:61
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- smcm.edu
St Mary's College of Maryland Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
St Mary's College of Maryland has an acceptance rate of 69% and is among the top 31% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 69% | 65% | 71% |
| Applicants | 3,401 | 1,336 | 2,065 |
| Admissions | 2,334 | 862 | 1,472 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 403 | 161 | 242 |
122 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
110 or 27%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1143
or below
75% of them
had 1340
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the St Mary's College of Maryland are 1143-1340 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
21 or 5%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 26
or below
75% of them
had 31
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in the St Mary's College of Maryland are 26-31 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1118 (69%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 183 (11%) |
| Hispanic | 148 (9%) |
| Two or more races | 104 (6%) |
| Asian | 43 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 18 (1%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 10 (0.6%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $11,398
- Students receiving aid
- 99%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $12,116 | $16,530 |
| Tuition in-state | $12,116 | $16,530 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $28,192 | $16,530 |
| Fee in-district | $3,182 | $4,886 |
| Fee in-state | $3,182 | $4,886 |
| Fee out-of-state | $3,182 | $4,886 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,507 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $15,782 |
| Room charge | $8,656 |
| Meal charge | $7,126 |
St Mary's College of Maryland majors
St Mary's College of Maryland has granted 336 bachelor's degrees across 25 programs and 14 master's in Education, General. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at St Mary's College of Maryland.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 51 | |
| Economics, General | 36 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 35 | |
| Environmental Studies | 26 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 22 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 20 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 19 | |
| Biochemistry | 18 | |
| History, General | 17 | |
| Education, General | 14 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 14 | |
| Neuroscience | 10 | |
| Anthropology, General | 9 | |
| Mathematics, General | 8 | |
| Physics, General | 8 | |
| Sociology, General | 8 | |
| Marine Sciences | 7 | |
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 6 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 5 | |
| Music, General | 5 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 4 | |
| Chemistry, General | 3 | |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 2 | |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 1 | |
| Asian Studies & Civilization | 1 | |
| Philosophy | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 336 | 14 |
St Mary's College of Maryland has a graduation rate of 70%, which is among the 22% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 70% | 69% | 71% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
St Mary's College of Maryland has published 1,661 scientific papers with 31,826 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Computer Science, Philosophy, Psychology, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 13 | 47 |
| 1994 | 17 | 57 |
| 1995 | 15 | 54 |
| 1996 | 12 | 71 |
| 1997 | 25 | 74 |
| 1998 | 20 | 97 |
| 1999 | 14 | 123 |
| 2000 | 31 | 151 |
| 2001 | 32 | 155 |
| 2002 | 17 | 171 |
| 2003 | 35 | 254 |
| 2004 | 45 | 300 |
| 2005 | 33 | 336 |
| 2006 | 36 | 318 |
| 2007 | 44 | 529 |
| 2008 | 31 | 558 |
| 2009 | 61 | 704 |
| 2010 | 50 | 760 |
| 2011 | 43 | 963 |
| 2012 | 57 | 1080 |
| 2013 | 50 | 1083 |
| 2014 | 69 | 1260 |
| 2015 | 54 | 1339 |
| 2016 | 56 | 1269 |
| 2017 | 64 | 1394 |
| 2018 | 67 | 1488 |
| 2019 | 89 | 1996 |
| 2020 | 101 | 2270 |
| 2021 | 69 | 2621 |
| 2022 | 79 | 2692 |
| 2023 | 55 | 2741 |
| 2024 | 55 | 2508 |
| 2025 | 49 | 2080 |
Notable alumni
-
Brandon Scott
- Enrolled in the St Mary's College of Maryland
- In 2006 graduated with Bachelor of Arts in political science
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Brandon Maurice Scott is an American politician serving as the mayor of Baltimore, Maryland, since 2020. He was the president of the Baltimore City Council from 2019 to 2020, having been elected to the position to replace Jack Young following Catherine Pugh's resignation, as well as a member of the Baltimore City Council from the second district from 2011 to 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, Scott was a candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Maryland during the 2018 Maryland gubernatorial election, in which he ran on a ticket with Jim Shea.
-
Ryan Grim
- Occupations
- journalisttelevision producer
- Biography
-
Ryan W. Grim is an American author and journalist. Grim was Washington, D.C., bureau chief for HuffPost and formerly the Washington, D.C., bureau chief for The Intercept. In July 2024, Grim and The Intercept's co-founder Jeremy Scahill left The Intercept to co-found Drop Site News. He is an author and has published some of his books through Strong Arm Press, an independent progressive publishing house he cofounded. Grim and conservative journalist Emily Jashinsky were the regular Friday hosts of Rising before they resigned in September 2022 and joined Breaking Points, where they hosted the now defunct show Counterpoints and frequently appear on episodes as hosts.
-
Quentin Hillsman
- Occupations
- basketball coach
- Biography
-
Quentin Jerome Hillsman is an American college basketball coach. He is currently an assistant coach at Ole Miss. He was previously the head women's basketball coach for the Syracuse Orange. He held that position from 2006 to 2021.
-
Robert White
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Robert C. White Jr. is an American attorney and politician who has served on the Council of the District of Columbia since 2016. In 2025 he decided not to seek election for Mayor of the District of Columbia, instead opting to run for a non-voting position in Congress.
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Vivian Shaw
- Born in
-
Kenya - Enrolled in the St Mary's College of Maryland
- In 2002 graduated with Bachelor of Arts in art history
- Occupations
- writereditor
- Biography
-
Vivian Shaw is a science fiction writer.
-
David Fraser-Hidalgo
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
David V. Fraser-Hidalgo is an Ecuadorian-born American politician and a member of the Maryland House of Delegates representing District 15 in Montgomery County, Maryland. He was appointed to complete the term of Delegate Brian J. Feldman following Feldman's appointment to a Senate seat and has since been elected to his own full term.
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Matthew Schissler
- Years
- 20th Century
- Occupations
- businessperson
- Biography
-
Matthew Schissler is an American business executive who has served in leadership roles in a number of privately and publicly held companies. He's most notable for having founded and managed Cord Blood America, Inc. (CBAI), a company specializing in the harvesting and storage of umbilical stem cells in the U.S. and worldwide. He currently manages a series of private investment funds, focused in a wide variety of companies exhibiting significant growth potential.
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Edward Coote Pinkney
- Occupations
- writerlyricistpoetjurist
- Biography
-
Edward Coote Pinkney was an American poet, lawyer, sailor, professor, and editor. Born in London in 1802 when his father was serving as ambassador to the Court of St. James, Pinkney returned with his family to the United States when he was eight. They returned to Maryland, where he attended a private school.
General info
| Alternative names | SMCM St. Mary's or SMCM |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1840 |
| Colors | blue, gold, white |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 448 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 47645 College Drive St. Mary's City, Maryland, 20686 United States |
|---|---|
| Phone | 2408952000 |