St. Mary's College of Maryland

If you are planning on applying to St. Mary's College of Maryland, the deadline for Fall 2023 admissions is January 15 and the application fee costs $50.

Students who submit their applications to St. Mary's College of Maryland for the fall semester should receive an admissions decision no later than April 1.

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

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

St. Mary's College of Maryland 2022	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.4
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	20%
Mean SAT Score	1225
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	24%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	5%
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	January 1	April 1

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Want to Apply 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 89%, compared to an overall acceptance rate of 77%.

St. Mary's College of Maryland accepts roughly 89% of early action applicants and 77% all applicants for all deadlines. In 2022, St. Mary's College of Maryland admitted 54 of the 61 students who applied early decision. Last year, St. Mary's College of Maryland admitted 1,24 of the 1,389 who applied early action.

Some students apply early because they hope it will boost their chances of being offering admission. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase the chance of being admitted, since it shows 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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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

In 2022, St. Mary's College of Maryland waitlisted 222 students and 63 accepted a place on the waitlist. Of those, 30 eventually received an admissions offer.

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 they consider most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the areas where you're strong.

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
Academic GPA	Very Important
Application Essay	Very Important
Recommendation(s)	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Important
Class Rank	Important
Extracurricular Activities	Important
Talent/Ability	Important
Volunteer Work	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Geographical Residence	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered
First Generation	Considered
Interview	Considered
Racial/Ethnic Status	Considered
State Residency	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	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 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)
Interview
Transcript(S) of College Record
Standardized Test Scores
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 3.4.

Out of all students that were admitted, 55% submitted a class rank. At St. Mary's College of Maryland 20% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 47% were in the top 25% and 85% 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	6.82%
3.75 and 3.99	22.83%
3.50 and 3.74	19.95%
3.25 and 3.49	19.95%
3.00 and 3.24	17.85%
2.50 and 2.9	11.29%
2.00 and 2.49	1.31%

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 reflects 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 considers ACT or SAT scores as part of the admissions process.

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

In 2022, 24% of St. Mary's College of Maryland's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 5% 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 strive to earn between 1140 and 1330 (or higher!) on the SAT. At St. Mary's College of Maryland 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1330 and 25% of scored lower than 1140, 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 1225.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of St. Mary's College of Maryland students scored 650 or higher and 75% of students scored 585 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of St. Mary's College of Maryland students scored 690 or higher, and 75% scored a 585 or higher.

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

To be most competitive at St. Mary's College of Maryland, you should strive to earn between 26 and 32 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 32 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 32, and three out of four students scored lower than 32 on the ACT.

A 26 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for St. Mary's College of Maryland students. Only one out of every four students scored below 26.

Want To Bring Up Your ACT Score? Access ACT practice tests and study tips and see upcoming ACT test dates.

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 June 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

• Spring 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

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 and Advanced Placement (AP) 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 it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If you have higher than average scores, 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 has an acceptance rate of 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 89% 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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