St. Mary's College of Maryland

St. Mary's College of Maryland is moderately difficult to get into. St. Mary's College of Maryland admitted 77% of all applicants in 2022. Last year, 2,934 students applied to St. Mary's College of Maryland and 2,268 were admitted.

If you are considering submitting an application to St. Mary's College of Maryland, the deadline for Fall 2024 admissions is 1/15 and the fee for the application is $50.

Students who submit their applications to St. Mary's College of Maryland for fall semester should anticipate a decision by April 1.

St. Mary's College of Maryland Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of St. Mary's College of Maryland's admissions stats.

St. Mary's College of Maryland 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.5
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	21%
Mean SAT Score	1240
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	33%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	4%
Waitlist	Yes

St. Mary's College of Maryland Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for St. Mary's College of Maryland.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	Yes	November 1	December 1
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	Yes	November 1	January 1
Regular Decision	Yes	1 15	April 1

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Applying Early to St. Mary's College of Maryland?

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St. Mary's College of Maryland offers early decision and also offers early action. Early decision is binding, meaning you must attend if you are admitted, while early action allows you to apply early without committing.

🗓️ Early Decision I applications are due by November 1 EDI applicants should receive a decision by December 1.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is November 1. St. Mary's College of Maryland will release EA admissions decisions no later than January 1.

The early decision acceptance rate at St. Mary's College of Maryland is 90%, compared to an overall acceptance rate of 77%.

St. Mary's College of Maryland accepts around 89% of early action applicants and 77% all applicants for all deadlines. In 2022, St. Mary's College of Maryland admitted 35 of the 39 students who applied early decision. In 2022, St. Mary's College of Maryland admitted 1,333 of the 1,49 who applied early action.

Some students apply to college early in hopes that it will boost their chances of getting in. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase your chance of being admitted, since it demonstrates that you are very interested in a school.

➡️ Discover a list of some competetive colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on St. Mary's College of Maryland Admissions

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Is St. Mary's College of Maryland Challenging To Get Into?

It is moderately difficult to get into St. Mary's College of Maryland. St. Mary's College of Maryland evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny or waitlist.

In 2022, St. Mary's College of Maryland accepted 77% of students, approximately 2,268 of the 2,934 students who applied.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like St. Mary's College of Maryland, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to St. Mary's College of Maryland

It is moderately difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to St. Mary's College of Maryland

St. Mary's College of Maryland has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does St. Mary's College of Maryland Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are are most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you shine.

Admissions Factors at St. Mary's College of Maryland

What does St. Mary's College of Maryland consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Character/Personal Qualities	Very Important
Application Essay	Very Important
Extracurricular Activities	Very Important
Recommendation(s)	Very Important
Talent/Ability	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Class Rank	Important
Volunteer Work	Important
Level of Applicant's Interest	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Geographical Residence	Considered
Interview	Considered
Racial/Ethnic Status	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
State Residency	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with St. Mary's College of Maryland for more information on admission factors.

St. Mary's College of Maryland Application Requirements

To apply to St. Mary's College of Maryland, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with St. Mary's College of Maryland's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)	–	–	–	–
Letter(s) of Recommendation	2	–	–	–
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√	–	–	–
Other Requirements	√	–	–	short answer
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into St. Mary's College of Maryland?

Students admitted to St. Mary's College of Maryland have an average unweighted GPA of 3.5.

Out of all students that were admitted, 54% submitted a class rank. At St. Mary's College of Maryland 21% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 47% were in the top 25% and 83% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At St. Mary's College of Maryland, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	9.02%
3.75 and 3.99	23.17%
3.50 and 3.74	24.15%
3.25 and 3.49	18.54%
3.00 and 3.24	14.88%
2.50 and 2.9	8.54%
2.00 and 2.49	1.7%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to St. Mary's College of Maryland directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

St. Mary's College of Maryland has a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 33% of St. Mary's College of Maryland's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 4% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for St. Mary's College of Maryland?

To be competitive with other St. Mary's College of Maryland applicants, you should aim to earn between 1130 and 1350 (or higher!) on the SAT. At St. Mary's College of Maryland 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1350 and 25% of scored lower than 1130, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a St. Mary's College of Maryland student is 1240.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of St. Mary's College of Maryland students scored 660 or higher and 75% of students scored 590 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of St. Mary's College of Maryland students scored 710 or higher, and 75% scored a 590 or higher.

To be most competitive at St. Mary's College of Maryland, you should strive to earn between 28 and 30 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 30 means you fall in the 75th percentile for St. Mary's College of Maryland's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 30, and three out of four students scored lower than 30 on the ACT.

A 28 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for St. Mary's College of Maryland students. Only one out of every four students scored below 28.

More Information on Transferring to St. Mary's College of Maryland

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to St. Mary's College of Maryland.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is July 1. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.Applicants should hear back by May 1.

Transfer students can enroll in St. Mary's College of Maryland during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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St. Mary's College of Maryland Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to St. Mary's College of Maryland?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to St. Mary's College of Maryland.

Does St. Mary's College of Maryland accept transfer credits?

✅ St. Mary's College of Maryland accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. St. Mary's College of Maryland accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does St. Mary's College of Maryland accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ St. Mary's College of Maryland accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to St. Mary's College of Maryland?

❌ No, St. Mary's College of Maryland is test optional, so you can make the call whether or not to submit your standardized test scores. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you may want to send them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is St. Mary's College of Maryland's acceptance rate?

✅ St. Mary's College of Maryland's acceptance rate is 77%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at St. Mary's College of Maryland?

✅ St. Mary's College of Maryland's early decision acceptance rate was 90% in 2021.

What is the early action acceptance rate at St. Mary's College of Maryland?

✅ The early action acceptance rate at St. Mary's College of Maryland was 89% in 2021.

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