Why St. Mary's?

Are you looking for something more? Congratulations, you’ve found it. As one of only two public honors colleges in America, St. Mary’s College is committed to providing you a unique college experience. Ranked as one of the top public liberal arts colleges in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, Kiplinger’s, and The Princeton Review, St. Mary’s College delivers on an experience that is academically stimulating and personally fulfilling.
We are Happy!

We are Happy!

St. Mary's College of Maryland is ranked 5th for happiest students by The Princeton Review.

We are Explorers

We are Explorers

More than 50% of our students study abroad.

We are Friends

We are Friends

You'll fit right in - get to know your classmates and professors in our small classes, with sizes boasting a 10:1 student to teacher ratio.

 Our Story

Our Story

As Maryland’s public honors college, St. Mary’s offers an undergraduate liberal arts education and small-college experience like those found at exceptional private colleges. St. Mary’s shares the hallmarks of private institutions: an outstanding faculty, talented students, high academic standards, a challenging curriculum, small classes, a sense of community, and a spirit of intellectual inquiry. St. Mary’s is also committed to the ideals of affordability, accessibility, and diversity.

Exceptional Minds. Exceptional Futures.

What are our alumni doing since graduation? Mouse over each photo to find out.
April Ryan '09
April Ryan '09
Educational facilitator and adjunct faculty, St. Mary's College of Maryland
Stephon Dingle '12
Stephon Dingle '12
TV reporter for CBS19 News in Charlottesville, VA
Elizabeth Graves '95
Elizabeth Graves '95
Editor-in-Chief, Martha Stewart Weddings

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