Admissions
Getting in, fall 2025
St. Mary's College of Maryland admits about 7 in 10 applicants (73%). That puts it in the "Selective" tier, more selective than 58% of the 1,547 colleges that report admissions.
Out of every 100 applicants…
The funnel
Applicants from Maryland and from other states were admitted at similar rates (75% and 74%).
$50 to apply
Can be waived for applicants with financial need.
Grants credit for AP exams
Men and women
Men were admitted at 65%, women at 71%.
Yield
16% of admitted students enroll, in the typical range nationally.
Wait list: 364 offered a place, 28 accepted, 13 admitted (46% of those who accepted)
Applying early
Early decision: 77% admitted
78 of 101 early applicants; 73% of all applicants
Apply by Nov 1; decisions by Dec 1
Second round: apply by Jan 15; decisions by Feb 15
Early decision is binding: if admitted, you commit to enroll. Recruited athletes and other applicants with an edge often apply early, so the early rate overstates the gain for a typical applicant.
Restrictive early action (not binding): apply by Nov 1; decisions by Jan 1
Restrictive early action: applicants agree not to apply to other colleges' early plans, with exceptions the college sets.
Where you stand
How St. Mary's College of Maryland reads a record
and GPA are both very important; class rank is important; tests are considered. 29% of first-years had a 3.75 or higher. Scores are required for some applicants. 22% of first-years sent an SAT and 5% an ACT. Of the 41% whose high school reported a rank, 15% were in the top tenth.
What they look at
| Very important | Important | Considered | Not considered | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic | |||||
| Rigor of high school record | Very important | ||||
| Class rank | Important | ||||
| Academic GPA | Very important | ||||
| Test scores | Considered | ||||
| Essay | Very important | ||||
| Recommendations | Very important | ||||
| Personal | |||||
| Interview | Considered | ||||
| Extracurricular activities | Important | ||||
| Talent or ability | Important | ||||
| Character and personal qualities | Important | ||||
| First generation | Considered | ||||
| Alumni relation (legacy) | Not considered | ||||
| Geographic residence | Considered | ||||
| State residency | Considered | ||||
| Religious affiliation | Not considered | ||||
| Volunteer work | Important | ||||
| Work experience | Considered | ||||
| Demonstrated interest | Considered | ||||
From the federal survey: high school record required; college-prep program considered; English proficiency test required
Transferring in
63% of transfer applicants were admittedvs. 73% of first-year applicants
236 applied · 149 admitted · 81 enrolled
Transfers may start in the fall and spring.
At least 12 c completed to apply as a transfer.
Grants credit for course work completed at another college
Dates
- Fall entry: priority date May 1, decisions on a rolling basis
- Spring entry: priority date November 15, decisions on a rolling basis
What the application needs
- High school transcript
- Required of some
- College transcripts
- Required
- Essay or personal statement
- Required
- Interview
- Not required
- Standardized test scores
- Required of some
- Statement of good standing from a prior college
- Required
Applying
The regular round, as the college reports it. Early rounds have their own dates.
- Apply by January 15 for fall 2026.
- Priority date: November 1. Applying by then can matter for scholarships, programs, or housing.
- Decisions are sent by April 1.
- Admitted students must reply by May 1, or within 2 weeks if admitted later.
- The housing deposit is non-refundable.
- Admitted students may postpone enrollment for a gap year. Longest postponement: 1 year.
Recent change: Stopped considering legacy status in fall 2024.
On the admissions map
↑ SAT midpoint (higher = higher scores)
Fall 2025 first-years
First-years' high school GPA
Average GPA 3.49
High schools grade differently, and colleges recalculate or weight GPAs their own way, so compare this college only with itself.
First-years by high school GPA (4.0 scale)
- 4.010%
- 3.75–3.9919%
- 3.50–3.7424%
- 3.25–3.4921%
- 3.00–3.2416%
- below 3.010%
The middle half had GPAs of 3.00–3.99.
All nine bands
| GPA | All |
|---|---|
| 4.0 | 10.0% |
| 3.75–3.99 | 19.0% |
| 3.50–3.74 | 24.0% |
| 3.25–3.49 | 21.0% |
| 3.00–3.24 | 16.0% |
| 2.50–2.99 | 9.0% |
| 2.0–2.49 | 1.0% |
| 1.0–1.99 | 0.0% |
| below 1.0 | 0.0% |
15% were in the top tenth of their high school class, 45% in the top quarter, of the 41% whose high school reported a rank.
Source:St. Mary's College of Maryland Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Test scores
What enrolled first-years scored
The typical enrolled first-year who sent scores is around 1220 on the SAT, 50 points above the median for colleges that report scores.
Required for some applicants
Some applicants must send scores. For students entering in fall 2027.
Where would you land?
Middle 50% of enrolled first-years who sent scores This college's median National median midpoint
Score bands
54% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 1200–1399.
30% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 700 or higher.
40% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 600–699.
Shares of the 22% of first-years who sent an SAT; students who didn't send scores aren't in these bands.
Who submitted scores?
submitted SAT
89 studentssubmitted ACT
Read with care: fewer than half of enrolled students submitted either test, so these ranges may run high. Learn about admissions.
Sources:St. Mary's College of Maryland Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025;IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26;St. Mary's College of Maryland Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2027 applicants;St. Mary's College of Maryland Common Data Set 2025–26, 2025–26;St. Mary's College of Maryland Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2026 cycleAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)