St. Mary's College of Maryland Acceptance Rate
St. Mary's City, Maryland · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 3,109
- Admitted
- 2,344
- Yield
- 18.9%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, St. Mary's College of Maryland's acceptance rate has fallen from 78.9% in 2014–15 to 75.4% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 1,874 to 3,109 (+66%) over that period.
Its 75.4% rate makes St. Mary's College of Maryland more selective than about 52% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 23 tracked Maryland schools, it is more selective than about 52%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (77.8% for women vs 71.5% for men, a 6.3-point gap). St. Mary's College of Maryland has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 18.9% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,874 | 1,478 | 78.9% | 379 |
| 2015–16 | 1,675 | 1,320 | 78.8% | 394 |
| 2016–17 | 1,767 | 1,413 | 80% | 334 |
| 2017–18 | 1,655 | 1,364 | 82.4% | 342 |
| 2018–19 | 1,700 | 1,361 | 80.1% | 376 |
| 2019–20 | 1,621 | 1,366 | 84.3% | 320 |
| 2020–21 | 2,604 | 2,058 | 79% | 381 |
| 2021–22 | 2,872 | 2,221 | 77.3% | 381 |
| 2022–23 | 2,934 | 2,268 | 77.3% | 410 |
| 2023–24 | 3,109 | 2,344 | 75.4% | 442 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,927 | 1,499 | 77.8% |
| Men | 1,182 | 845 | 71.5% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 570–690 | 33% |
| SAT Math | 540–640 | |
| ACT Composite | 24–30 | 4% |
How St. Mary's College compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is St. Mary's College of Maryland's acceptance rate?
St. Mary's College of Maryland's acceptance rate is 75.4% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (2,344 admitted of 3,109 applicants).
Is St. Mary's College of Maryland test optional?
St. Mary's College of Maryland is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to St. Mary's College of Maryland?
St. Mary's College of Maryland received 3,109 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 2,344.
What SAT score do you need for St. Mary's College of Maryland?
Admitted students at St. Mary's College of Maryland typically scored 570–690 on SAT Reading/Writing and 540–640 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is St. Mary's College of Maryland getting harder to get into?
St. Mary's College of Maryland has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 78.9% in 2014–15 to 75.4% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.smcm.edu/.