St Mary's College of Maryland
St. Mary's College of Maryland is Maryland's public honors college, located on a waterfront campus in St. Mary's City. It offers a rigorous liberal arts and sciences curriculum with small class sizes, undergraduate research, and a capstone senior thesis project.
Acceptance rate
69%
Undergrad enrollment
1,577
Test policy
Test optional
Application fee
$50
Application deadlines
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early DecisionEarly Decision I | November 1, 2026 |
| Early ActionEarly Action | November 1, 2026 |
| TransferSpring Priority Transfer | November 15, 2026 |
| TransferSpring Regular Transfer | December 15, 2026 |
| Regular DecisionRegular Decision | January 15, 2027 |
| Early Decision IIEarly Decision II | January 15, 2027 |
| TransferFall Priority Transfer | May 1, 2027 |
| TransferFall Regular Transfer | July 15, 2027 |
Supplemental essay prompts
You have a day to spend on the beach at the waterfront of St. Mary's College. How would you spend it, with whom, and why?
St. Mary's College of Maryland prides itself on being a small and inclusive residential college where all students contribute to the campus community. This is not a place where you can be anonymous. Please share how you might make your mark and enhance our community, especially in areas outside of academics.