Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, SMCM's acceptance rate is 77.30% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 18.08%. 1,148 men and 1,786 women applied to SMCM and 845 men and 1,423 women students were accepted.
Among them, 157 men and 253 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at SMCM.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 2,934 | 1,148 | 1,786 | 0 | 0 |
| Admitted | 2,268 | 845 | 1,423 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 410 | 157 | 253 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 77.30% | 73.61% | 79.68% | - | - |
| Yield | 18.08% | 18.58% | 17.78% | - | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 133 students (32% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 16 students (4%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at SMCM.
The median SAT score is 1,250 with 650 SAT EBRW and 600 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 710 and the 25th percentile is 590. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 660 and 25th percentile is 540 .
The median ACT composite score is 29 with 75th percentile score of 30 and 25th percentile score of 28 at SMCM. The median ACT math score is 25 and the ACT English score is 30.
The SAT and ACT scores at St. Mary's College of Maryland are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,185, ACT: 27 - public baccalaureate college - arts & sciences).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 1130 | 1250 | 1370 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 590 | 650 | 710 |
| SAT Math | 540 | 600 | 660 |
| ACT Composite | 28 | 29 | 30 |
| ACT Math | 23 | 25 | 27 |
| ACT English | 26 | 30 | 33 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type
For the academic year 2022-23, total 410 first-year students enrolled in SMCM. The proportion of full-time students is 99.51% and part-time students is 0.49%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 38.29% and women students is 61.71%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at SMCM.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 410 | 157 | 253 | 0 | 0 |
| Full-time | 408 | 155 | 253 | 0 | 0 |
| Part-time | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Recommendations, English Proficiency Test, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at SMCM. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply St. Mary's College of Maryland.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Considered, if submitted |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Not Considered |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Considered, if submitted |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |
General Admissions Information
The application fee is $50 for undergraduate schools of St. Mary's College of Maryland. The next table provides general admission information for applying to SMCM.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $50 |
| Admission Information | https://www.smcm.edu/admissions/ |
| Online Application | https://www.smcm.edu/admissions/how-to-apply/ |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | Bachelor, Master |