St. Mary's College of Maryland
St. Mary's City, MD47645 College Drive, St. Mary's City, MD 20686
240-895-2000
St. Mary's College of Maryland is a public liberal arts college located in St. Mary's City, Maryland. The college is Maryland's public honors college. St. Mary's College of Maryland is one of the oldest colleges in the United States, founded in 1695. The college is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. The college offers bachelor's degrees in 24 majors and a master's degree in teaching.
St. Mary's College of Maryland was founded in 1695 as an institution of higher learning for young men in the Maryland colony. The college is named for the mother of Jesus Christ, the Virgin Mary. The college is located in St. Mary's City, Maryland, which is also the site of the first capital of the Maryland colony. The college is the oldest college in Maryland and one of the oldest colleges in the United States.
The college was founded by the Maryland Assembly in 1695. The Assembly directed that a school be established "for the education of youth in the learned languages and liberal arts and sciences." The college was chartered by King William III of England in 1696. The charter gave the college the authority to grant degrees in the liberal arts and sciences.
The college opened in September 1696 with four students. The first president of the college was Dr. John Hammond, a clergyman from England. The college grew slowly in its early years. In 1784, the college awarded its first bachelor's degree.
The college was closed from 1802 to 1867 due to the War of 1812 and the Civil War. During this time, the college buildings were used as a hospital for Union soldiers and a jail for Confederate soldiers.
In 1867, the college reopened and began to admit women. In 1918, the college became a coeducational institution.
The college has been accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education since 1922. The college offers bachelor's degrees in 24 majors and a master's degree in teaching. The college has a student-faculty ratio of 11:1 and an average class size of 19.
Approximately 80% of the college's students are from Maryland. The college has a diverse student body, with students from 38 states and 22 countries.
The college is a member of the Association of American Colleges and Universities and the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges. The college is also a member of the NCAA Division III and the Capital Athletic Conference.
The college's campus is located on a bluff overlooking the St. Mary's River. The campus is home to 17 buildings, including academic buildings, residence halls, and athletic facilities.
The college's athletic teams compete in the NCAA Division III and the Capital Athletic Conference. The college's mascot is the Seahawks. The college's colors are green and gold.
The college's main academic building is Anne Arundel Hall. The hall is named for Anne Arundel, the wife of Lord Baltimore and the founder of the Maryland colony. The hall houses the college's classrooms, offices, and library.
The college's second academic building is Calvert Hall. The hall is named for Lord Baltimore's family coat of arms. The hall houses the college's science classrooms and laboratories.
The college's third academic building is Dorchester Hall. The hall is named for the county in Maryland where the college is located. The hall houses the college's humanities classrooms and offices.
The college's fourth academic building is Somerset Hall. The hall is named for the county in Maryland where the college is located. The hall houses the college's fine arts classrooms and studios.
The college's fifth academic building is St. John's Hall. The hall is named for the college's founder, Dr. John Hammond. The hall houses the college's admissions office and financial aid office.
The college's sixth academic building is Talbot Hall. The hall is named for Lord Baltimore's family coat of arms. The hall houses the college's business classrooms and offices.
The college's seventh academic building is Washington Hall. The hall is named for George Washington, the first president of the United States. The hall houses the college's history classrooms and offices.
The college's eighth academic building is Wicomico Hall. The hall is named for the county in Maryland where the college is located. The hall houses the college's education classrooms and offices.
The college's ninth academic building is Worcester Hall. The hall is named for the county in Maryland where the college is located. The hall houses the college's psychology classrooms and offices.
The college's tenth academic building is the Library. The library houses the college's collection of books, journals, and other materials.
The college's eleventh academic building is the Student Center. The center houses the college's bookstore, cafeteria, and offices.
The college's twelfth academic building is the Chapel. The chapel is used for religious services and other events.
The college
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 1508
Acceptance Rate: 79.03%
Type: Public, 4-year or above
Main Website: https://www.smcm.edu/
Financial Aid: https://www.smcm.edu/financialaid/
Annual Costs
Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $31209
Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $47285
Return on Investment Rating
The estimated cost for four years as an undergraduate at St. Mary's College of Maryland is $121668.03. This includes the average cost of attendance for four years plus the interest on the average loan over a ten year repayment minus the average of grants and scholarships per student.
We then contrast this figure with average early-career and mid-career average incomes of graduates of four year programs at St. Mary's College of Maryland. For graduates of St. Mary's College of Maryland, we saw an average early-career income of $56900.00 and mid-career income of $104900.00. We then ranked the school's value based on how many years of mid-career income it takes to repay the educational costs.