St. Mary's College of Maryland

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$12,116

2024 Average Net Price

$21,071

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

68.6%

3,401 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

1,630

97.7% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

69.9%

263 Graduates

About

St. Mary's College of Maryland is a higher education institution located in St. Mary's County, MD. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at St. Mary's College of Maryland were General Psychology (54 degrees awarded), General Biological Sciences (44 degrees), and General Economics (41 degrees).

In 2024, 410 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at St. Mary's College of Maryland. 65.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 34.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (312 degrees), 8.67 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (36 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at St. Mary's College of Maryland is $12,116, which is $−16,062 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at St. Mary's College of Maryland is $12,116, which is $16,062 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $21,071.

In 2024, 90% of undergraduate students attending St. Mary's College of Maryland received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 43% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$12,116

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at St. Mary's College of Maryland was $12,116. The cost of tuition at St. Mary's College of Maryland is $−16,062 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

This chart compares the tuition costs of St. Mary's College of Maryland (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$21,071

2024 Value

1.9%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 St. Mary's College of Maryland had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,071. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of St. Mary's College of Maryland grew by 1.9%.

This chart compares the average net price of St. Mary's College of Maryland (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$13,780

Room and Board

$950

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at St. Mary's College of Maryland was of $13,780 in 2024. The cost of room and board decreased by 2.59% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $950. The cost of books and supplies increased by 5.56% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at St. Mary's College of Maryland (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

90%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

43%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

90% of undergraduate students at St. Mary's College of Maryland received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 1.12% with respect to 2023, when 89% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at St. Mary's College of Maryland (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

St. Mary's College of Maryland received 3,401 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 9.39% annual growth. Out of those 3,401 applicants, 2,334 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 68.6% acceptance rate.

There were 1,630 students enrolled at St. Mary's College of Maryland in 2024. 27% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

St. Mary's College of Maryland has an overall enrollment yield of 17.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

68.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

2,334

Accepted Out of 3,401

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of St. Mary's College of Maryland was 68.6% (2,334 admissions from 3,401 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 75.4%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 9.39%, while admissions declined by 0.427%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of St. Mary's College of Maryland (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

27%

Submission Percentage (2024)

110

Scores Submitted (2024)

27% of enrolled first-time students at St. Mary's College of Maryland in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

St. Mary's College of Maryland had a total enrollment of 1,630 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at St. Mary's College of Maryland is 1,593 students and the part-time enrollment is 37. This means that 97.7% of students enrolled at St. Mary's College of Maryland are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at St. Mary's College of Maryland, both undergraduate and graduate, is 68.6% White, 11.2% Black or African American, 9.08% Hispanic or Latino, 6.38% Two or More Races, 2.64% Asian, 0.184% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.184% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at St. Mary's College of Maryland in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (41.8%), followed by White Male (27.2%) and Black or African American Female (6.4%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (60.9%), followed by White Male (26.1%) and Black or African American Female (8.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

97.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at St. Mary's College of Maryland in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,630 students. The full-time enrollment at St. Mary's College of Maryland is 1,593 and the part-time enrollment is 37. This means that 97.7% of students enrolled at St. Mary's College of Maryland are enrolled full-time compared with 78.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at St. Mary's College of Maryland (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

86%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at St. Mary's College of Maryland was 86%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (75%), St. Mary's College of Maryland had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at St. Mary's College of Maryland (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
1,118 enrolled students
Black or African American
183 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
148 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at St. Mary's College of Maryland is 68.6% White, 11.2% Black or African American, 9.08% Hispanic or Latino, 6.38% Two or More Races, 2.64% Asian, 0.184% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.184% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 50.5% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 18 students (1.1%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 124 more women than men received degrees from St. Mary's College of Maryland. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at St. Mary's College of Maryland is white (312 degrees awarded). There were 8.67 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (36 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at St. Mary's College of Maryland is General Psychology (54 degrees awarded), followed by General Biological Sciences (44 degrees) and General Economics (41 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at St. Mary's College of Maryland, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Natural Resources & Conservation (30 degrees awarded), History (17 degrees), and Social Sciences (84 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at St. Mary's College of Maryland are Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (512,574 people), Other managers (458,610 people), Physicians (450,676 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (302,656 people), and Postsecondary teachers (292,719 people).

The most specialized majors at St. Mary's College of Maryland in 2024 are Natural Resources & Conservation (30 degrees awarded), History (17 degrees), Social Sciences (84 degrees), English (22 degrees), and Biology (73 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at St. Mary's College of Maryland are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at St. Mary's College of Maryland are Natural Resources & Conservation (30 degrees awarded), History (17 degrees), Social Sciences (84 degrees), English (22 degrees), and Biology (73 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at St. Mary's College of Maryland are Elementary & secondary schools (783,976 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (698,917 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (655,043 people), Legal services (409,664 people), and Computer Systems Design (332,081 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by St. Mary's College of Maryland.

Most Common (2024)

General Psychology
54 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
44 degrees awarded
General Economics
41 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at St. Mary's College of Maryland was General Psychology with 54 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at St. Mary's College of Maryland according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

143

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

267

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 143 degrees were awarded to men at St. Mary's College of Maryland, which is 0.536 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (267).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at St. Mary's College of Maryland by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 26 degrees were awarded to men at St. Mary's College of Maryland in General Economics, which is 1.73 times more than the 15 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 46 degrees were awarded to men at St. Mary's College of Maryland in General Psychology, which is 5.75 times more than the 8 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

60%

100% Completion Time

71%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 60% of students graduating from St. Mary's College of Maryland completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 71% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 71% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
312 degrees awarded
Black or African American
36 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
26 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at St. Mary's College of Maryland is white (312 degrees awarded). There were 8.67 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (36 degrees).

1.46% of degree recipients (6 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
262 degrees awarded
White Female
261 degrees awarded
White Female
259 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at St. Mary's College of Maryland is white female (262 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (261 degrees).

Operations

St. Mary's College of Maryland has an endowment valued at nearly $45M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.8M (6.21%) compared to the 7.58% average return (3.75M on 49.5M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2024, St. Mary's College of Maryland had a total salary expenditure of 95.1M. St. Mary's College of Maryland employs 54 Assistant professors, 37 Professors and 36 Associate professors. Most academics at St. Mary's College of Maryland are Female Assistant professor (34), Male Associate professor (22), and Male Professor (20).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at St. Mary's College of Maryland are: Management, with 60 employees, Service, with 60 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 50 employees.

Endowment

$45M

2024 Endowment

9.16%

growth from 2023

St. Mary's College of Maryland has an endowment valued at about $45M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of St. Mary's College of Maryland grew 9.16% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $4.42M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at St. Mary's College of Maryland (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$33.3M

2024 Salaries

13.9%

growth from 2023

In 2024, St. Mary's College of Maryland paid a median of $33.3M in salaries, which represents 35% of their overall expenditure ($95.1M) and a 13.9% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 8.66% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 1.05% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$12.1M

Instructional Salaries

134

Number of Employees

In 2024, St. Mary's College of Maryland paid a total of $12.1M to 134 employees working as instructors, which represents 36.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $522k (3.48%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at St. Mary's College of Maryland were Management with 60 employees, Service with 60 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 50 employees.

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