More selective than 69% of Maryland colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
33% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 4% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose St. Mary's College of Maryland over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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St. Mary's College of Maryland SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, St. Mary's College of Maryland is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 590 | 690 |
| SAT math | 553 | 650 |
| ACT composite | 26 | 31 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1143 | 1340 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
St. Mary's College of Maryland admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 69% | 590–690 | 553–650 | 26–31 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 75% | 570–690 | 540–640 | 24–30 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is St. Mary's College of Maryland compared with other Maryland colleges?
St. Mary's College of Maryland has the 9th-lowest acceptance rate of 27 Maryland colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Washington Adventist University | 46% | 29% | $18,526 |
| 6 | St. John's College | 55% | 71% | $45,597 |
| 7 | Washington College | 57% | 65% | $27,898 |
| 8 | Ner Israel Rabbinical College | 66% | 24% | $13,572 |
| 9 | St. Mary's College of Maryland | 69% | 70% | $18,441 |
| 10 | Bowie State University | 72% | 38% | $19,298 |
| 11 | University of Maryland-Baltimore County | 72% | 70% | $16,467 |
| 12 | Mount St. Mary's University | 74% | 65% | $22,655 |
| 13 | Capitol Technology University | 74% | 43% | $22,102 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Maryland colleges →
Who enrolls at St. Mary's College of Maryland
College Scorecard; IPEDS
St. Mary's College of Maryland admissions questions
What is the St. Mary's College of Maryland acceptance rate?
St. Mary's College of Maryland accepts 69% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 2,344 of 3,109 applicants were admitted.
Does St. Mary's College of Maryland require the SAT or ACT?
St. Mary's College of Maryland considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 33% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 4% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for St. Mary's College of Maryland?
The middle 50% of St. Mary's College of Maryland enrolled first-year students scored 1143–1340 on the SAT and 26–31 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at St. Mary's College of Maryland?
19% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (442 of 2,344).
Is St. Mary's College of Maryland getting harder to get into?
St. Mary's College of Maryland accepted 69% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 75% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to St. Mary's College of Maryland overview