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How to Get Into St. Mary's College of Maryland

St. Mary's City, MD · Public · 2025-2026 cycle · Verified data

St. Mary's College of Maryland Admissions Statistics

69%
Acceptance Rate
590-690
SAT Reading (mid 50%)
553-650
SAT Math (mid 50%)
26-31
ACT (mid 50%)
1,603
Undergrads
70%
Graduation Rate

How to Actually Get Into St. Mary's College of Maryland

The bar here is clear

St. Mary's College of Maryland admits most qualified applicants. Clear the academic bar (the ranges below) and your odds are strong. The real questions become fit, cost, and whether it earns its slot on your list, not whether you can get in.

Position your scores against the real bands

The middle 50% of enrolled students sits around 1143-1340 combined SAT or 26-31 ACT. Above the 75th percentile, scores work for you and this can behave like a target. Below the 25th percentile, the rest of your application has to carry the file, treat it as a reach. Test policy here is "Required for some programs", check the fine print for your specific program.

Use the Early Decision round deliberately

St. Mary's College of Maryland offers Early Decision, which is binding. The early bump is real but overstated (hooked applicants cluster early and inflate it). Spend ED once, on the school where it actually moves you a tier, and only if the money works without comparing aid offers. If that school is St. Mary's College of Maryland, the deadline table below is your calendar.

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St. Mary's College of Maryland Application Deadlines (2025-2026)

Round Deadline
Early Action (EA) November 1, 2025
Early Decision (ED) November 1, 2025
Early Decision II (ED II) January 15, 2026
Regular Decision (RD) January 15, 2026

Deadlines verified from official sources for the 2025-2026 cycle. Rounds change year to year, always confirm on the school's site before submitting.

Application Requirements & Costs

Application platform Common App
Application fee $50
Test scores Required for some programs
Writing supplement Not required
Counselor recommendation Required
Teacher evaluations 1

St. Mary's College of Maryland Cost & Financial Aid

Total cost of attendance (sticker, per year) $31,865
Tuition & fees (in-state / out-of-state) $15,298 / $31,374
Room & board (on campus) $16,079
Average net price (aid-receiving families) $18,441

What You'd Actually Pay, by Family Income

Average net price per year (after grants and scholarships) for aid-receiving families, from federal College Scorecard data:

Family income Average net price / year
$0-30k $2,889
$30-48k $12,053
$48-75k $15,033
$75-110k $19,796
$110k+ $25,173
21%
Students receiving Pell Grants
43%
Students taking federal loans
86%
Freshman retention rate
10:1
Student-faculty ratio

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