St. Mary's College of Maryland

St. Mary's City, MD · public

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Admissions

Admit rate75.4%
Applicants
Middle-50% SAT1110–1330
Middle-50% ACT24–30
Avg GPA
Test policy
Avg net price / yr$18,362
Grad rate68%
Median earnings (10 yr)$60,110
Sourcescorecard_bulk · 2025

Application requirements

Early Decision2025-11-01
Early Decision II2026-01-15
Early Action2025-11-01
Regular / Rolling2026-01-15
Application fee$50 (US) · $50 (intl)
Personal essayRequired
Test policysometimes required
Teacher recommendations1
Counselor recommendationRequired
Mid-year reportRequired

Source: Common App first-year Requirements Grid, 2025-26 cycle. Confirm on the college's site — requirements can change mid-cycle.

Supplemental essays

Answer 1 of 2 — max 200 words each.

  1. You have a day to spend on the beach at the waterfront of St. Mary‘s College. How would you spend it, with whom, and why?
  2. St. Mary’s College of Maryland prides itself on being a small and inclusive residential college where all students contribute to the campus community. This is not a place where you can be anonymous. Please share how you might make your mark and enhance our community, especially in areas outside of academics.

Copied verbatim from the school's official admissions page (2025-26 cycle).