St. Mary's College of Maryland
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access and in-state Maryland residents. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $55,200 within 10 years.
About This School
St. Mary's College of Maryland is a public institution located in St. Mary's City, Maryland with approximately 1,603 undergraduate students enrolled. St. Mary's College of Maryland has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 69%. The average net price after financial aid is $18,441 per year. The graduation rate is 70%, and the typical graduate earns $55,200 within 10 years of enrollment.
St. Mary's College of Maryland (SMCM) is a public liberal arts college in St. Mary's City, Maryland. Established in 1840, St. Mary's College is an honors college that claims to "offer an experience similar to that of an elite liberal arts college". With about 1,600 enrolled students, the institution offers bachelor's degrees in 21 disciplines, as well as a master's program and certification programs.
This is a strong option for students who want a genuine liberal arts experience at a public school price — with median debt at graduation of just $17,000 and an average net price around $18,000/year, the financial picture is genuinely appealing. The small campus (1,566 students) and honors college identity mean close faculty relationships and a tight-knit community, which suits self-directed learners well. That said, the 68% graduation rate is worth watching, and median earnings of $55,200 a decade out are modest — so students should think carefully about career goals and whether a liberal arts path aligns with their financial plans.
Popular Programs
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 8% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,603 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
St. Mary's College of Maryland
47645 College Drive
St. Mary's City, MD 20686
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
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