St. Mary's College of Maryland Description:
Located on an attractive 319 acre water-front campus, St. Mary's College of Maryland stands on a historic piece of land first settled in 1634. It's a fitting location for Maryland's only Public Honors College. The college boasts a 12 to 1 student / faculty ratio. Students at St. Mary's College receive the benefits of a small, liberal arts college with the lower cost of state tuition. The school's academic strengths earned it a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa. Student life on the water has led to some interesting student traditions such as an annual cardboard boat race and a winter swim in the river.
Admissions Data (2007):
- Percent of Applicants Admitted: 55%
- Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
- SAT Critical Reading: 570 / 670
- SAT Math: 560 / 660
- SAT Writing: 560 / 660
- ACT Composite: 28 / 31
- ACT English: 28 / 31
- ACT Math: 25 / 28
Enrollment (2007):
- Total Enrollment: 2,002 (1,980 undergraduates)
- Gender Breakdown: 43.5% Male / 56.5% Female
- 96.2% Full-time
Costs (2008 - 09):
- Tuition and Fees: 12,604 (in-state); $23,454 (out-of-state)
- Books: $1,000
- Room and Board: $9,240
- Other Expenses: $2,800
- Total Cost: $25,644 (in-state); $36,494 (out-of-state)
St. Mary's College Financial Aid (2006 - 07):
- Percentage of Students Receiving Aid: 76%
- Percentage of Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Federal Grants: 30%
- State / Local Grants: 46%
- Institutional Grants: 48%
- Loans: 65%
- Average Amount of Aid
- Federal Grants: $2,415
- State / Local Grants: $3,491
- Institutional Grants: $2,347
- Loans: $3,500
Most Popular Majors:
Biology, Economics, English, History, Political Science, Psychology
Data Source:
National Center for Educational Statistics
St. Mary's College of Maryland Mission Statement:
mission statement from http://www.smcm.edu/about_ourphilosophy.html
"Founded on the site of Maryland’s first capital, the College stands as a living legacy to the ideals of freedom and inclusiveness. Our beautiful residential campus on the banks of the St. Mary’s River inspires our work, our play, and our commitment to the environment."
