Admissions Details
- Acceptance Rate
- 77.3%
- Average SAT
- 1,250
- SAT Range (25th–75th)
- 1,130–1,370
- ACT Composite (avg)
- 29
- Total Enrollment
- 1,566
Admissions Overview
St. Mary's College of Maryland is less selective with a 77% acceptance rate. This means most qualified applicants get in, but you still need solid academic credentials. The middle 50% of admitted students score between 1130-1370 on the SAT, with an average of 1250. As Maryland's designated honors college, admissions looks for students who can handle rigorous liberal arts coursework in small classes. The 10:1 student-faculty ratio means professors expect active participation. The school seeks intellectually curious students who want close mentorship and thrive in discussion-based learning. Strong writing skills matter here since this public liberal arts college emphasizes critical thinking over test scores.