More selective than 69% of Maryland colleges we cover.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $31,865. College Scorecard.
Higher than 69% of Maryland colleges we cover and 78% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median 54%.
Within 6 years · College Scorecard
Higher than 36% of Maryland colleges we cover and 70% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median $53,263.
Median, 10 years after starting · College Scorecard
St. Mary's College of Maryland acceptance rate & admissions
Of 3,109 applicants, St. Mary's College of Maryland admitted 2,344 and 442 enrolled (IPEDS, Fall 2023 entering class). The middle half of enrolled first-year students scored 1143–1340 on the SAT or 26–31 on the ACT.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Test scores: College Scorecard, Fall 2024. Other figures: College Scorecard; IPEDS
St. Mary's College of Maryland tuition, cost & net price
What families actually pay per year, by income
Average net price after grants and scholarships for Maryland residents who receive federal aid. Tap your income band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year (in-state, federal aid recipients)
Sticker price (before aid)
IPEDS 2023-24 cost items; total from College Scorecard
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
What St. Mary's College of Maryland costs to finish, and how fast it pays back
Graduates of St. Mary's College of Maryland took 4.2 years on average to finish, so the yearly price adds up to the total below. Payback compares former students' earnings with what high school graduates earn in Maryland. The figures follow your residency and income choices above.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $2,889 | $12,047 | under 1 year |
| $30–48k | $12,053 | $50,261 | 2.1 years |
| $48–75k | $15,033 | $62,688 | 2.7 years |
| $75–110k | $19,796 | $82,549 | 3.5 years |
| $110k+ | $25,173 | $104,971 | 4.5 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.2 years, the average time graduates took (58% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of former students 10 years after starting ($60,110) minus $36,731 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MD (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $23,379 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard (net price, earnings); IPEDS Graduation Rates (time to finish); U.S. Census Bureau ACS (high school earnings). Calculated by EducationGuide.
St. Mary's College of Maryland majors, earnings & careers
St. Mary's College of Maryland offers 29 bachelor's majors across 6 areas. Earnings below are for this school's graduates of each major, four years after finishing.
- Science & Math · 9
- Humanities & Languages · 7
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 6
- Arts & Design · 4
- Business & Finance · 2
- Technology & Computing · 1
Highest-earning majors at St. Mary's College of Maryland
| Major | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $94,101 | $22,000 |
| Mathematics | $77,474 | — |
| Political Science | $72,397 | $25,000 |
| Economics | $71,252 | $24,946 |
| Public Policy Analysis | $69,232 | $22,000 |
| Biology | $66,097 | $20,607 |
| Psychology | $61,214 | $21,500 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $56,619 | $20,000 |
Quick list of all 29 majors
- Anthropology$41,309
- Area Studies—
- Biochemistry—
- Biological and Physical Sciences—
- Biology$66,097
- Business Administration—
- Chemistry—
- Computer and Information Sciences$94,101
- Economics$71,252
- English$53,504
- Environmental Science / Conservation$56,619
- History$55,472
- Linguistics—
- Marine Sciences—
- Mathematics$77,474
- Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other—
- Music—
- Neuroscience—
- Philosophy—
- Physics—
- Political Science$72,397
- Psychology$61,214
- Psychology, Other—
- Public Policy Analysis$69,232
- Religious Studies—
- Sociology—
- Studio Art$44,442
- Theatre—
- Visual and Performing Arts—
— means too few graduates to report earnings.
College Scorecard field of study, latest release
All majors by area with earnings 1 and 4 years out, and debt →Environmental Science / Conservation → Environmental scientist
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 6.1% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Biology → Biological technician
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 7.4% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Living in Lexington Park
Overall prices in the Lexington Park, MD area.
BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
2 bedrooms $1,787. Housing costs 4% above the U.S. average.
HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027
January and July average highs. 47 inches of rain a year, 13 inches of snow.
NOAA Climate Normals 1991-2020
No hazard rated high.
FEMA National Risk Index, St. Mary's County
Campus & students
IPEDS fall enrollment; Carnegie Classification; EADA via Urban Institute
St. Mary's County at a glance
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2024
Compare St. Mary's College of Maryland with similar schools
Similar public colleges in Maryland by selectivity, graduation rate and size. Tap “Why?” to see where the price difference comes from.
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Mary's College of Maryland | 69% | $18,441 | 70% | $60,110 | This school |
| University of Maryland, Baltimore | — | — | — | $88,174 | |
| University of Baltimore | 79% | $13,868 | 38% | $61,335 | |
| Frostburg State University | 89% | $16,715 | 50% | $55,493 | |
| Bowie State University | 72% | $19,298 | 38% | $54,537 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Common questions about St. Mary's College of Maryland
What is the St. Mary's College of Maryland acceptance rate?
St. Mary's College of Maryland accepts 69% of applicants (College Scorecard). In the latest IPEDS admissions year, 2,344 of 3,109 applicants were admitted. The middle half of enrolled first-year students scored 1143–1340 on the SAT or 26–31 on the ACT.
How much does St. Mary's College of Maryland cost per year?
The sticker price (cost of attendance) is $31,865 a year for in-state students. After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $18,441 a year on average; families earning $0–30k pay $2,889 and families earning $110k+ pay $25,173.
How much do St. Mary's College of Maryland graduates earn?
Former St. Mary's College of Maryland students earn a median $60,110 ten years after starting college, compared with a U.S. median of $53,263 across the colleges we cover.
What is the St. Mary's College of Maryland graduation rate?
70% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 86% return for their second year.
How long does a St. Mary's College of Maryland degree take to pay off?
For a family earning $48–75k, finishing at St. Mary's College of Maryland costs about $62,688 after grants ($15,033 a year for 4.2 years, the average time graduates took). Former students earn a median $60,110 ten years after starting, $23,379 more than high school graduates in Maryland ($36,731), so the cost is repaid in 2.7 years of that gain, before taxes and interest (EducationGuide calculation).
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Sources on this page: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; U.S. Census Bureau (ACS); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections); Bureau of Economic Analysis; HUD; NOAA; FEMA; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By); Wikidata. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Averages are not quotes; confirm costs with the school. How we score
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Cite this: “St. Mary's College of Maryland: cost, admissions and outcomes,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/st-marys-college-of-maryland (College Scorecard and IPEDS data).