St. Mary's College of Maryland
- Public
- Liberal arts college
St. Mary's College of Maryland: international tuition 29,909 USD per year, one-year total cost 33,404 USD, acceptance rate 68.6%. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 90, Duolingo 115.
Getting in. The school admits 68.6% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 590–690, Math 553–650, ACT 26–31. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6.5+, TOEFL iBT 90+ or Duolingo 115+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 33,404 USD, before any scholarship. 4 scholarships come with an amount, but none says international students can apply, so nothing is taken off yet.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline is 1/11. You apply through The Common Application. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 12/10/2026Cost checked 12/10/2026
What is the tuition at St. Mary's College of Maryland?
International tuition is 29,909 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 33,404 USD.
What English scores does St. Mary's College of Maryland require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 90, Duolingo 115.
What is the acceptance rate at St. Mary's College of Maryland?
The acceptance rate is 68.6%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school's official pages do not say whether international students get aid at admission — worth asking the admissions office directly.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.The pages we read mention no scholarship with its own application. Not seeing one does not mean there is none — ask the school.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Students on campus lifeiPublic YouTube videos by students and the school, matched to this school's name; Vietnamese videos first. Each reflects its creator's own view.
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Tuition and cost for a year
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What a year costs
International students are not Maryland residents, so they most likely fall under the Non-Resident column; the page does not list a separate international rate.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
Coming soon. Merit and need-based aid policy for international students is being verified from official pages.
Scholarships at this school
Baltimore City ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.OtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Separate application requiredSchool page
The Baltimore City Scholarship requires Baltimore residency and a FAFSA, but the page never explicitly excludes international students or requires citizenship, so no conclusion can be drawn.
- Renewable in later years
Don Stabile ScholarsIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page
The page gives no citizenship criteria, so eligibility is unclear.
- Renewable in later years
Landers ScholarsIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Need-basedNeed-basedAwarded on family financial circumstances, usually via the CSS Profile or the school's own form.Separate application requiredSchool page
It requires FAFSA/Pell eligibility and in-state residency, so it likely does not fit, but the page does not explicitly address international students.
- Renewable in later years
Patuxent River Science & Technology Consortium ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Need-basedNeed-basedAwarded on family financial circumstances, usually via the CSS Profile or the school's own form.Separate application requiredSchool page
The page states the Patuxent River Science & Technology Consortium Scholarship requires recipients to be U.S. citizens, so international students are not eligible for this scholarship.
- Renewable in later years
SMCM National Merit Finalist ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The page does not say whether international students are eligible, so it is unclear.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Enrollment deposit by application plan due date; designate SMCM with NMSC by May 31
Trustee, Presidents, Excellence Scholarships, and National Honors AwardIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The page says only 'all students' are considered for merit and does not name international students, so eligibility is unclear.
- Renewable in later years
William Thomas Rowe Endowed Scholarship in ArtIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page
The page identifies art majors and portfolio/essay selection, but does not state eligible citizenship or visa status.
Admission requirements
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SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptiOfficial secondary school transcripts must be sent directly by your school.Required
- EssaysRequired
- InterviewRecommended
- Proof of fundsiThe SMCM Certification of Finances Form and an official bank statement are listed as important documents.Required
- SATACTOptional
- English proficiencyiAll applicants must show English proficiency unless they qualify under the stated exceptions.Required
- Counselor recommendationiThe Secondary School Report and teacher recommendations must be submitted directly from your school.Required
- Teacher recommendationiTeacher recommendations are listed among application components, sent directly from your school.Required
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
Compared with 190 United States schools admitting 40–70% that publish it in Duckling's data.
Compared with 164 United States schools admitting 40–70% that publish it in Duckling's data.
Deadlines
- Early Decision I application deadline (ED)Applicationabout17days
- Early Action application deadline (EA)Application+17 days
- Early Decision I decision notification (ED)Decision+47 days
- Early Action decision notification (EA)Decision+78 days
- Early Decision I deposit deadline (ED)Deposit+92 days
- Early Decision II application deadline (ED2)Application+92 days
- Regular Decision application deadline (RD)Application+92 days
- Early Decision II decision notification (ED2)Decision+123 days
- Early Decision II deposit deadline (ED2)Deposit+168 days
- Regular Decision decision notification (RD)Decision+168 days
- Early Action deposit deadline (EA)Deposit+198 days
- Regular Decision deposit deadline (RD)Deposit+198 days
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Outcomes
Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 14/10/2026How Duckling sources data