St. Mary’s College of Maryland, designated the state’s honors college, is an independent public institution in the liberal arts tradition. We promote scholarship and creativity by challenging our students to achieve academic excellence through classroom activities, experiential learning, and close relationships with faculty.
Mission Statement:
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.
Academic Programs :
Liberal Arts Education
Bachelor of Arts in 23 fields
Student Design Major
Masters in the Art of Teaching (MAT)
Admission Considerations:
Secondary school GPA (Required), Secondary school rank (Recommended), Secondary school record (Required), Completion of college-prepatory program (Recommended), Recommendations (Required), Admission test scores (Required), Essay (Required), Resume (Required), TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) (Required)
Test Scores (2006) :
25th Percentile
75th Percentile
SAT Critical Reading
570
690
SAT Math
560
650
SAT Writing
ACT Composite
ACT English
ACT Math
Notes:
25th Percentile = 25% of students scored at or below
75th Percentile = 25% of students scored above
Tuition and Fees :
Undergraduate Academic Year Cost:
2005-2006
2006-2007
2007-2008
Tuition and fees (in-state)
$10,833
$11,418
$11,989
Tuition and fees (out-of-state)
$19,710
$21,260
$22,323
Books and supplies
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
Room and board (on campus)
$7,980
$8,505
$8,870
Room and board (off campus)
$7,980
$8,505
$8,870
Financial Aid Information:
Financial Aid Office Phone: (240) 895-3000
Percentage of students receiving any financial aid: 76%
Average amount of types of financial aid received from:
Federal Grants: $2,415
State/Local Grants: $3,491
Institutional Grants: $2,347
Student Loans: $3,500
