B
Good
Score: 62/100
Overall (traditional)
C
Outcome Rating
53/100 · earnings-weighted

St. Mary's College of Maryland

4-Year Public
📍 St. Mary's City, Maryland 20686
St. Mary's College of Maryland campus, St. Mary's City, MD
St. Mary's College of Maryland campus, St. Mary's City, MD. Photo: Rob Friesel, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
B+
78/100
Affordability
C
48/100
Resources
C+
61/100
Experience
A+
91/100
Prestige
D
33/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

1,587
Total Enrollment
68%
Graduation Rate
81%
Retention Rate
10.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
75%
Acceptance Rate
$20,679
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near St. Mary's College of Maryland ▼

1% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

The campus ZIP (20686) has no residential market, so these figures average 3 nearby ZIP codes within 3 miles of campus (20667, 20630, 20653).

Avg Home Value
$481,144
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,654
1-Year Change
+5.6%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at St. Mary's College of Maryland, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$60,110
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$52,286
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$21,000
Median debt at graduation
70%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,261
Average SAT
29
Median ACT
21.1%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 35% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 40th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (MD wage index 1.30). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at St. Mary's College of Maryland

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Computer and Information Sciences$72,926$94,101+2%#154 of 459#280$19,500
Mathematics—$77,474+11%#97 of 309#174—
Political Science and Government—$72,397+14%#98 of 565#216$25,000
Economics$51,483$71,252-14%#258 of 368#319$22,000
Public Policy Analysis$43,629$69,232-6%#18 of 34#23$22,750
Biology$36,331$66,097+16%#160 of 841#428$20,714
Psychology$28,334$61,214+21%#80 of 1027#284$20,065
Natural Resources Conservation and Research—$56,619+3%#114 of 265#205$19,000
History$28,929$55,472+9%#121 of 459#288$23,943
English Language and Literature$30,025$53,504+10%#162 of 576#351$21,375
Fine and Studio Arts—$44,442+7%#130 of 423#285—
Anthropology—$41,309-11%#148 of 188#175$25,000

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $12,116 $28,192
Room $8,332
Board $6,858
Total Cost (On-Campus) $32,519 $48,595

Financial Aid

98%
Receive Any Aid
20%
Receive Pell Grants
47%
Take Out Loans
$20,679
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$3,618
$30,001 - $48,000$9,370
$48,001 - $75,000$14,955
$75,001 - $110,000$20,010
$110,001+$25,256

Student Demographics

1,587
Total Students
61%
Women
97%
Traditional Age (18-24)
1%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 70%
Hispanic 8%
Black 11%
Asian 3%
Two or More 6%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 94%
Off-Campus (Renters) 1%
With Family 5%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~19 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 92%
Hybrid (Some Online) 8%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 97%
25-64 (Adult) 2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at St. Mary's College of Maryland?
St. Mary's College of Maryland has an acceptance rate of 75%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend St. Mary's College of Maryland?
Tuition at St. Mary's College of Maryland is $12,116 for in-state students and $28,192 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $20,679.
What is the graduation rate at St. Mary's College of Maryland?
The graduation rate at St. Mary's College of Maryland is 68%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is St. Mary's College of Maryland a good school?
St. Mary's College of Maryland has a Repit College Score of 62/100 (Grade: B). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (C): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend St. Mary's College of Maryland?
St. Mary's College of Maryland has a total enrollment of 1,587 students. Most students (97%) are traditional college-age (18-24).
Is there rental demand near St. Mary's College of Maryland?
Yes! Approximately 1% of students at St. Mary's College of Maryland live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 19 students who need rental housing near campus.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology