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November 16

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We are the National Public Honors College. Here’s what that means—and what’s in it for you. St. Mary’s College of Maryland offers an exceptional undergraduate liberal arts education and small-college experience like those found at high-priced private colleges. But here’s the kicker: As a state college, we’re much more affordable.

No matter your background, if you have the talent and ambition to do the work, you belong here on our beautiful waterfront campus where you’ll find yourself studying on hammocks, socializing over bonfires, and getting a career-ready edge unlike any other.

WHERE SEAHAWKS INTERN, ATTEND GRADUATE SCHOOL, AND GET HIRED

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Varsity athletic teams (NCAA Division III, ICSA, Mid-Atlantic Rowing Conference)

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Our student-to-faculty ratio is one of the lowest in the nation, which means our faculty will really get to know you

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Academic programs, including Pre‑Med, Pre‑Law, and Pre‑Engineering

Why VISIT ST. Mary’s College of Maryland

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See what an all-honors college is like

This isn’t just an honors program. It’s an entire honors college dedicated to providing all of our students an outstanding academic experience where you will develop close relationships with faculty as you dig deep into your major.

St Mary's College of Maryland students sitting on a beach around a fire

TOUR our waterfront campus

Free paddle boards, outdoor classes, toes in the sand… life is better by the river. Tour what’s been voted one of the best beach colleges in the country and see why Seahawks prefer to live on campus. (And get this: we guarantee four years of housing.)

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Learn ABOUT LEAD

LEAD stands for Learning through Experiential and Applied Discovery. Think of it as an all-encompassing, integrated pathway of academics, career preparation, and opportunities to apply your learning through research, internship, or international experiences. LEAD will prepare you for whatever your next step is—graduate school, the workforce, or service. As such, we guarantee every student the opportunity to engage in a research, internship, or international experience.

Saint Mary's College of Maryland students in a sailboat near the SMCM campus

Experience student life as it should be

Picture a strong sense of community where everyone is friendly and likes to have fun. Learn about our athletics (go Seahawks!) and 100+ student clubs. Check out our climbing wall and award-winning performing arts center. You might want to ask your tour guide: What’s the Bottom County Festival all about?


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Come visit us by the river.

We’d love to show you what it’s like to be at an honors-for-all college that’s surprisingly affordable.