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St. Mary's City, MD · Westminster, MD
| St. Mary's College of Maryland | McDaniel College | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $18,441/yr | $21,916/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $2,889/yr | $12,210/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $21,000 | $25,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $12,053/yr | $17,261/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $15,033/yr | $19,796/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $19,796/yr | $21,408/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $25,173/yr | $30,694/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $223/mo | $265/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $16,079/yr | $12,974/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $12,974/yr | $14,250/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,000/yr | $1,522/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $1,795/yr | $2,643/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $31,865/yr | $65,294/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $15,298/yr | $52,081/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $31,374/yr | $52,081/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 21% | 36% |
| Students taking federal loans | 43% | 58% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 69% | 78% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1143–1340 | No data reported |
| SAT average | 1261 | No data reported |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 26–31 | No data reported |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 26–33 · Math 20–26 | No data reported |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 3,109 | 3,856 |
| Students accepted | 2,344 | 3,223 |
| Students who enrolled | 442 | 424 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 19% | 13% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 33% | No data reported |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 4% | No data reported |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 70% | 63% |
| Freshmen who come back | 86% | 76% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $60,110/yr | $60,663/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $43,526–$83,103 | $40,571–$81,977 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 71% | 68% |
| White students graduating | 76% | 66% |
| Black students graduating | 42% | 55% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 58% | 48% |
| Asian students graduating | 78% | 85% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $52,286/yr | $47,879/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 83% | 81% |
| Graduate on time | 60% | 56% |
| Pell students who graduate | 67% | 55% |
| First-gen students who finish | 77% | 64% |
| Low-income students who finish | 71% | 60% |
| Students who transfer out | 23% | 0.5% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $57,190/yr | $50,310/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Social Sciences 17% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 16% · Psychology 13% | Business, Management & Marketing 17% · Parks, Recreation & Fitness 12% · Psychology 9% |
| Most popular program | Social Sciences — 17% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 17% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 16% of degrees | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 12% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Psychology — 13% of degrees | Psychology — 9% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Natural Resources & Conservation — 9% of degrees | Social Sciences — 8% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Visual & Performing Arts — 9% of degrees | Visual & Performing Arts — 8% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Computer and Information Sciences, General — $72,926/yr | Educational Administration and Supervision — $89,315/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 28% | 11% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,603 | 1,617 |
| Students per professor | 10 : 1 | 13 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 14 | 1,248 |
| Average professor pay | $9,044/mo | $8,473/mo |
| Full-time professors | 70% | 25% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Middle States Commission on Higher Education | Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $85,000 | $70,197 |
| Setting | Rural (fringe) | Town (fringe) |
| Location | St. Mary's City, MD | Westminster, MD |
| Region | Mid East | Mid East |
| Founded | 1840 | 1867 |
| Public or private | Public | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Men | 40% | 44% |
| Women | 60% | 56% |
| White students | 69% | 53% |
| Black students | 11% | 24% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 9.2% | 11% |
| Asian students | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Two or more races | 6.4% | 7.4% |
| Other / not reported | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 23% | 26% |
| Part-time students | 1.8% | 0.8% |
| Students age 25+ | 1.9% | 2% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $13,110/yr | $10,258/yr |
| Endowment | $45.0M | $156.7M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,499 | 1,446 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $8,332/yr | $5,908/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $6,858/yr | $7,190/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | 19 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Four-one-four plan |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | Yes |
| ROTC | No | Yes — Army |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | No | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | Yes | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III without football | NCAA Division III with football |
| Football team | No | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 19 | 25 |
| Student athletes | 455 | 529 |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $5.0M | $5.3M |
| Athletics revenue | $5.0M | $6.5M |
| Recruiting spend | $20,076 | $85,830 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.