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A look at St. Mary's College of Maryland- Maryland's Public Honors College.TRANSCRIPT
An honors student deserves an honors college.
Office of Admissions18952 E. Fisher Road | St. Mary’s City, MD 20686
800-492-7181 | [email protected]/admissions
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Washington, D.C.
Baltimore
Philadelphia
New York City
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MD
NC
PA
WV
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AtlanticOcean
Chesapeake Bay
MILEAGE TO ST. MARY’S COLLEGE
Washington, D.C. 68Baltimore 95Richmond 114Philadelphia 191New York City 279Raleigh 288
★Potomac River
PatuxentRiver
St. Mary’sRiver
St. Mary’s College
ChesapeakeBay
While heeding all aids to navigation, follow the various waterways to St. Mary’s City, Maryland, located at 38.186 degrees North Latitude and 76.431 degrees West Longitude.
Maryland
Virginia
St. Mary’s is within two hours by car from three major airports: Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI), National (DCA) and Dulles International (IAD).
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At a Glance♦ 22 majors or design your own.
♦ We have as many Fulbright scholars on our faculty as major universities— except that here you actually get to hold class discussions with them.
♦ A professor for every 12 students.
♦ 98% of faculty hold doctorates.
♦ St. Mary’s College has the highest four-year graduation rate of any public institution of higher education in Maryland.
♦ 85% of students live on campus and housing is guaranteed for all four years.
♦ D.C. and Baltimore are less than two hours away!
♦ Coed and single-sex halls, suites, apartments and townhouses.
♦ Students from 30 countries.
♦ Two-thirds of alumni who seek jobs after graduation enter fields directly related to their major within four months!
♦ More than 60% of alumni go on to graduate or professional school.
♦ “One of the top ten small public colleges.” – Kiplinger’s
♦ “One of the top 100 liberal arts colleges in the nation.” – U.S. News & World Report
♦ A Princeton Review “Best Value College: 2012 Edition.”
♦ Students get a full-time faculty member as a personal adviser from the very beginning.
Lift: Financing a St. Mary’s College Education▲
St. Mary’s College
VA
Richmond ●
MAJORS:
Anthropology
Art and Art History
Asian Studies
Biochemistry
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Economics
English
History
International Languages and Cultures
Mathematics
Music
Natural Science
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Public Policy Studies
Religious Studies
Sociology
Student-Designed
Theater, Film, & Media Studies
Cross-Disciplinary Minors
African and African Diaspora
Asian Studies
Democracy Studies
Environmental Studies
Museum Studies
Neurosciences
Women, Gender and Sexuality
Pre-Professional Programs
Pre-Dentistry
Pre-Engineering (3-2 program with U. Md. College Park)
Pre-Law
Pre-Medicine
Pre-Optometry
Pre-Pharmacy
Pre-Veterinary Science
Graduate Programs
Master of Arts in Teaching
The St. Mary’s waterfront campus is one of uncommon charm, inspiring a powerful sense of belonging.
For more information on financing a St. Mary’s College education contact:
Office of Financial AidGlendening Hall, Room [email protected]
Financing a St. Mary’s College Education
s a public institution, St. Mary’s College of Maryland is committed to providing access to our unique
honors college education to students of all financial backgrounds. We believe that no admitted
student should be denied the right to pursue an education because of inadequate financial resources,
and we will work with families to help bridge the gap between family resources and the cost of a St. Mary’s
education through federal, state, and campus-based programs.
Financial assistance
Financial assistance at St. Mary’s College of Maryland comes in the form of need-based financial aid and merit-based scholarships. Of the first-year students in the entering class of 2012, 85% were offered financial aid, and 57% received a grant and/or scholarship from St. Mary’s College. Transfer students are also eligible for both types of institutional support.
Need-Based Awards
All students who are accepted and complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) are considered for federal, state, and college financial aid. To be eligible for need-based aid review, students must file the FAFSA by February 28. Students applying for first-year or transfer admission to the spring term must file by November 15.
The upcoming year’s FAFSA can be accessed online after January 1 at www.fafsa.edu.gov. Be sure to designate St. Mary’s College of Maryland as an institution of choice, using Title IV code: 002095. Students applying for federal financial assistance or educational loans must be United States citizens or permanent resident aliens.
Grants
Need-based grants are offered at the federal, state, and insti-tutional level. Grants are educational funds that do not need to be repaid. Federal sources of grants include the Pell Grant and the Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (SEOG). The State of Maryland also offers an array of need-based grant programs for in-state students; for more information about state financial aid, visit www.mhec.state.md.us.
At the institutional level, St. Mary’s College of Maryland offers grants to students who demonstrate financial need. Demonstrated need is the difference between the cost of attendance and the expected family contribution, or EFC, which is determined by the federal government and reported to institutions through the FAFSA process. For the entering class of 2012, the average St. Mary’s College grant or scholarship annual aid per student was more than $6,300.
Charter Award Program
St. Mary’s College of Maryland’s charter as a public honors college resulted from visionary legislation with two institu-tional goals. St. Mary’s College is charged by the state of Maryland to provide:
(1) the promise of public education affordable to all and thriving on diversity, and
(2) high standards of academic excellence.
The Charter Award program offers institutional grants to students who meet the academic criteria for admission to St. Mary’s College and who have economic and social circumstances that make college attendance particularly challenging. These students are generally the first genera-tion in their families to attend college, have very limited financial resources (typically Pell Grant eligible), and attend high schools with large populations of low-income students.
Students may be nominated for this program by teachers or guidance counselors, and the Admissions Committee will also identify candidates. The Charter Award supplements the St Mary’s Grant program to help meet a student’s documented financial need.
Employment
St. Mary’s College offers a number of on-campus student employment opportunities. These positions allow students to earn money for their educational expenses while also helping them build valuable job skills.
The Federal Work Study Program provides funds for part-time employment to assist students in financing the cost of their college education. Students must file a FAFSA before February 28 and have demonstrated financial need to qualify for Work Study. Other on-campus jobs are also available and are advertised through the Career Development Center.
Loans
Loans are educational funds that need to be repaid, typically with interest. Students who demonstrate financial need may be eligible for loans that are subsidized by the federal government, keeping their interest rates low; these loans include the Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford Loan and the Federal Perkins Loan.
The federal government also offers low-interest educational loans to families without demonstrated financial need; these include the Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan for students and the Federal Direct PLUS Loan for parents.
The St. Mary’s Office of Financial Aid can provide more information about the various loan options.
Merit Awards
St. Mary’s merit-based scholarships recognize students with exceptional academic achievement and/or co-curricular accomplishment. They are offered on a competitive basis without regard to financial need. Students may receive both need-based aid and merit awards.
Students seeking priority consideration for merit awards should apply to St. Mary’s for admission and scholarship consideration by November 1. This is NOT a binding Early Decision deadline and, instead, is designated to provide adequate time for thorough and careful review of scholarship applications. Scholarship applicants will be notified of any merit-based award at the Regular Decision notification date of April 1.
Applicants for merit awards must also file the FAFSA by February 28, even if they do not believe they will qualify for need-based aid. This requirement is to ensure that students receive all of the need-based aid for which they are eligible and to collect demographic data requested by the State of Maryland.
Scholarship applicants are considered for merit awards based on their academic record, standardized test scores, strength of curriculum, essay, recommendations, and co-curricular activities. There are no predetermined scholarship formulas—each applicant is reviewed holistically by the Scholarship Review Committee. All St. Mary’s merit awards are renewable as long as the student remains in good standing and maintains at least a 3.0 grade point average in at least 12 graded credits each semester.
St. Mary’s Academic Achievement Awards
These scholarships range from $3,000 to $8,500 and are awarded to students with outstanding academic achievement.
PAUL H. NITZE SCHOLARS PROGRAM AWARDS
The Nitze Scholars Program is designed for highly-motivated students who demonstrate exceptional academic potential and an interest in studying leadership and practicing service. Nitze Scholars receive a $3,000 scholarship, in addition to other merit awards. Application is by invitation of the Nitze Scholars Committee.
Presidential Merit Awards
These scholarships range from $500 to $2,000 and recognize a combination of academic achievement and outstanding co-curricular accomplishment. Candidates must demonstrate significant commitment and achievement in activities, service, employment, or other involvements.
First-Year Excellence Awards
Students who complete their first year of study at St. Mary’s College with excellent grades will be considered on a competitive basis for this scholarship, which ranges from $500 to $2,000. First-Year Excellence Awards are limited to students who did not receive a merit scholarship upon entrance.
St. Mary’s Transfer Scholarship
These awards are made on a competitive basis to transfer students with outstanding academic records at another college. Awards range from $500 to $4,000 per year.
FOR THE ENTERING CLASS OF 2012:
• 85% were offered financial aid
• 57% received a St. Mary’s grant and/or scholarship
• $6,365 was the average institutional grant/scholarship aid per student (annual figure)
F I N A N C I A L A S S I S TA N C E
E D U C AT I O N A L CO S T S
TU I T ION ( 20 12 - 20 13 )
Full-time, in-state: $12,245Full-time, out-of-state: $25,045
ROOM, BOARD , AND FEES ( 20 12 - 20 13 )
$11,135 to $15,773 (depending on room & board selections)
C A LC U L AT I N G N E E D
COST OF AT TENDANCEtuition, room & board, fees, books & supplies, transportation
MINUS EXPECTED FAMILY CONTR IBUT ION (EFC )calculation of family resources as determined by FAFSA information
EQUALS DEMONSTRATED NEED
I M P O R TA N T D E A D L I N E S
NOVEMBER 1 : PR IOR I T Y SCHOLARSH IP DEADL INE
Submit your application for admission and scholarship consideration to St. Mary’s College
FEBRUARY 28 : FAFSA F I L ING DEADL INE
Submit your FAFSA information to St. Mary’s College using Title IV code: 002095
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Welcome to one of the best-kept secrets in AmericAn higher educAtion: St. Mary’S College of Maryland,
a small residential college located less than two hours from Baltimore and Washington. As Maryland’s Public Honors College, we are
adapting the best traditions of the liberal arts to the educational demands of the twenty-first century. Our blend of academic quality
and financial accessibility makes us virtually unique among the nation’s colleges and universities. ~ At St. Mary’s, history and nature combine
to create an ideal learning environment. The College occupies the site of Maryland’s first capital, founded in 1634. The colony’s policy of social and
religious toleration continues to inspire our students, faculty, and staff. We are also inspired by the beauty of our natural surroundings. In our rich,
wetlands environment, many forces interact to make things happen—a powerful metaphor for the College as a diverse community that has come
together to learn, reflect, create, and grow.
academic excellence
ABove: President Urgo in discUssion With his FAUlkner seminAr stUdents, sPring 2012
“ At the end of the day, it’s about
the academics. to be able to play
two sports that i love, while getting an
education at an honors college, is truly
the opportunity of a lifetime.”
< pAige decker ’15
vArsity field hockey, lAcrosse
st. mary’s professors and students produce nationally recognized research.
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You love learning. You’re creative, intellectually curious, and you enjoy the company of others who are
clever, insightful, and witty. As you’ve matured, you’ve come to realize that your mind lives, it has
adventures, it has a history, and sometimes it surprises you. Now imagine coming to a community of
individuals who take thinking as seriously (and as seriously playful) as do you, who are eager to engage, to
collaborate, and to encounter the minds of others. I’m envisioning you in the classroom, to be sure, but also on
the playing field, in the laboratory, with a campus organization, on the water, or exploring our hundreds of acres
of natural beauty and historic outdoor museum grounds. Can you see yourself making this place your academic
home, the starting point for a lifetime intellectual journey, one that will lead from college to graduate study,
to career, to major life advances and changes—can you see yourself laying the groundwork for your future at
St. Mary’s College of Maryland?
Of all college graduates in America, only three percent graduated from residential liberal arts colleges. And yet
you’ll find that this three percent is represented in disproportionate numbers in leadership positions and positions
of prominence—Nobel laureates, PhD holders, CEOs of Fortune 500 companies, not to mention doctors, lawyers,
scientists, artists. The reason for these statistics is simple. Students in residential liberal arts colleges are prepared
to take the time needed to engage, to think carefully and thoroughly, to read, sift, synthesize, to delay immediate
reward for the longer term, the more distant (and ultimately more gratifying) success. We offer a college education—
many colleges do—but we offer as well the starting place of a lifetime of searching, finding, and creative response.
Will you join us on this journey?
Joseph Urgo, President
A state college, st. mary’s is committed to the ideals of affordability, access, and diversity of all kinds. st. mary’s shares the hallmarks of great private institutions: an outstanding faculty, talented students, high academic standards, a challenging curriculum, small classes, a sense of com-munity, and a spirit of intellectual inquiry.
♦ Average class size of 16.
♦ st. mary’s has the highest four-year graduation rate of any maryland public institution of higher education.
♦ 60% of this year’s graduating class participated in an international experience sponsored by the college.
♦ st. mary’s is 13th among small schools nationwide for producing Peace corps volunteers.
♦ the chronicle of higher education named st. mary’s a top producer of Fulbright scholars for 2011-2012.
First Year seminar
the cornerstone of a St. Mary’s
education is the First Year
Seminar. These small, discussion-
focused classes are taught by professors
from every discipline at the college, and
introduce students to the richness and
complexity of intellectual inquiry in a
setting of active learning. Students
may choose from dozens of topics —
ranging from “A Softer Energy Foot-
print” to “Math, Music, and the Mind”
— in order to cultivate an area of
particular interest while building the
critical thinking, researching, writing,
and speaking skills they will use
throughout their time at St. Mary’s.
The First Year Seminar also has a
co-curricular component, which
through flexibly structured attendance
at campus events helps to integrate
first year students into college life.
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“ the seminAr, BY Assigning orAl
PresentAtions And giving A
sUBstAntiAl reAding list, hAs
helPed enrich mY introdUction to college.”
“ …ProFessors don’t simPlY teAch
Us the method For solving
one sPeciFic tYPe oF ProBlem,
BUt shoW Us hoW to crAFt An APProAch thAt Will Work given AnY nUmBer oF ProBlems.”
– J A Y m A s s e Y ’ 1 2 ( m At h e m At i c s )
“ With hands-on problem solving in first
year math courses, students gain
independence, confidence,
and communication skills
that prepare them for college
and life.”
< Alex meAdows
AssociAte professor of mAthemAtics
core curriculum
Along with their First Year Seminar,
students design an individualized
plan of study, guided by a flexible Core
Curriculum that ensures their exposure to
the arts, sciences, and a range of historical
and cultural perspectives. The Core
provides a broad base of liberal arts
inquiry, while also helping lead students
towards one or more of the 22 major
programs the College offers.
experiencing the liberal Arts in the World
The Core Curriculum also enables
students to move beyond the walls of
the classroom, through the innovative
Experiencing the Liberal Arts in the
World requirement. Through study
abroad, internships, experiential learning
classes, or independent study, students are
asked to apply what they’ve learned in
some context in the broader world — and
to reflect upon the ways those broader
contexts enhance their educations back
here on campus.
“ st. mary’s rigorous
liberal arts education
has challenged me
to think critically
and creatively. this
way of thinking
has influenced the way i see
the world and inspired me to
change it!”
brittAny sAdA dAvis ’13
right: mArgot o’meArA ’13 (economics, PUBlic PolicY) interned in WAshington, d.c. At the nAtionAl AssociAtion oF stUdent FinAnciAl Aid AdministrAtors in its AdvocAcY, PolicY, And reseArch division.
‘‘ in the everyday press of meetings and classes, it’s easy to forget that a college is, among other things, a living, breathing
encyclopedia—a collective repository of the best that has been thought and said, gathered in one place for the purpose
of transmitting it to future generations.” —Jeffrey hAmmond, reeves distinguished professor in the liberAl Arts And professor of english
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—Jeffrey hAmmond, reeves distinguished professor in the liberAl Arts And professor of english
♦ the nearly 400-acre campus means 5 students per acre!
♦ the student-run campus garden provides organic produce to the dining hall.
♦ st. mary’s is a nationally recognized “green” building campus.
♦ st. mary’s is the first college in maryland to be certified by Audubon International’s Cooperative Sanctuary Program.
♦ the campus has been designated as a Tree Campus USA site by the Arbor day Foundation of America.
“ this trip [habitat for humanity’s spring
Break collegiate challenge] put more
wood on my fire to give back to the
community; and st. mary’s is the perfect
place to foster and support such an
attitude. A focus on community service
is part of the smcm culture. giving
back is a way to grow not
only as a community but as
a world.”
< JAmie bAAb ’14
an engaged Campus lifemore than 75% of students
perform volunteer work
and community service.
St. Mary’s has twice been named to
the President’s Higher Education
Community Service Honor Roll, the
highest federal recognition a college can
receive for its efforts in volunteering,
service-learning, and civic engagement.
Students planted more than 500,000 oysters in the St. Mary’s River as a community service project.
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♦ 100+ student-run clubs and organizations
♦ 92% of seniors rate extra-curricular activities as good or excellent
♦ 2,000 students, from 30 countries
♦ 85% of students live on campus in traditional residence halls, suites, apartments and townhomes
♦ For the fifth consecutive year, st. mary’s college of maryland seahawks topped the capital Athletic conference commissioner’s honor roll with 51% earning All-Academic team honors.
Coed
sailing
Men’sBaseball
Basketball
cross country
lacrosse
soccer
swimming
tennis
Women’sBasketball
cross country
Field hockey
lacrosse
sailing
soccer
swimming
tennis
volleyball
ncAA div is ion i i i And intercollegiAte sA il ing AssociAt ion teAms:
PlUs more than 20 coed intramural sports
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nyone will tell you that St. Mary’s
is a tight-knit community
in which people look out
for one another, but members of the
St. Mary’s community inspire one
another as well as care for one another.
The students, faculty and staff all want
the students to achieve their best and
reach their potential. It was an incredible
experience to spend time studying in an
environment where you are always being
inspired—by the setting, by the amazing
things your fellow students are doing, and
also by the belief that your professors
have in you.”
– Chantal Buscher ’05 (right)
Chantal has her master’s degree in sports management and technology. She works for the International Olympic Committee as an advocate for current and former Olympians to ensure they are represented throughout the IOC’s decision-making process.
outcomes
internshiPs look For st. mArY’s stUdents At...
♦ Washington sports & entertainment
♦ U.s. department of transportation
♦ QUAlcom, Korea
♦ U.s. embassy-Budapest, Hungary
♦ centro de Amigos para la Paz (Friends’ Peace center), Costa Rica
♦ U.s. district court for the district of maryland
♦ circuit court for Baltimore city
♦ American Public health Association
♦ Johns hopkins laboratory for child development
♦ the evelina children’s hospital, London, England
♦ Philadelphia museum of Art
♦ the national institutes of health
♦ office of democratic Whip steny hoyer
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2/3 oF AlUmni seeking JoBs
enter Fields relAted to their
mAJor Within FoUr months oF
grAdUAtion.
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“ sometimes a little whim that you follow
when you’re 20 ends up changing
the entire course of your life...that
little whim and the unending
support from st. mary’s
has helped me follow my
dreams and my heart.”
Find st. mArY’s grAdUAtes in...
♦ Physics at Rice University
♦ neuroscience at Cambridge University, England
♦ english at the University of Virginia
♦ mathematics at Cornell and UNC, Chapel Hill
♦ music conservatory at the Royal Academy of Music, Scotland
♦ organic chemistry at MIT
♦ law school at William and Mary, Duke and Georgetown
♦ medical school at Johns Hopkins and Columbia
♦ computer science at the University of Texas, Austin
♦ economics at Brown and Northwestern
♦ Psychology at Howard and Yale
♦ history at the University of Hawaii and American University
“ st. mary’s college of maryland
really gave me a solid foundation
of just thinking, and in a way that
i had never done before.”
< billy friebele ’00
Ashleigh dueker ’10 >
right: Ashleigh dUeker sUrroUnded BY stUdents in A clAssroom in deBo- mAssAssi, mAli. dUeker is noW Working on A mAster’s degree in PUBlic PolicY And PlAns to Work to imProve hUmAn rights domesticAllY And ABroAd.
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Come Visit
Viewbook Introductory text by Jeffrey Hammond.
t St. Mary’s College of Maryland,
we are proud to be a public
honors college and are
looking for students who are ready to
be challenged. We accept applications
from first-year and transfer students
for the fall and spring semesters.
St. Mary’s uses the Common Application
for all admissions:
www.commonapp.org
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An honors student deserves an honors college.
Office of Admissions18952 E. Fisher Road | St. Mary’s City, MD 20686
800-492-7181 | [email protected]/admissions
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Washington, D.C.
Baltimore
Philadelphia
New York City
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MD
NC
PA
WV
NJ
NY
DE
●Raleigh
AtlanticOcean
Chesapeake Bay
MILEAGE TO ST. MARY’S COLLEGE
Washington, D.C. 68Baltimore 95Richmond 114Philadelphia 191New York City 279Raleigh 288
★Potomac River
PatuxentRiver
St. Mary’sRiver
St. Mary’s College
ChesapeakeBay
While heeding all aids to navigation, follow the various waterways to St. Mary’s City, Maryland, located at 38.186 degrees North Latitude and 76.431 degrees West Longitude.
Maryland
Virginia
St. Mary’s is within two hours by car from three major airports: Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI), National (DCA) and Dulles International (IAD).
www.smcm.edu
At a Glance♦ 22 majors or design your own.
♦ We have as many Fulbright scholars on our faculty as major universities— except that here you actually get to hold class discussions with them.
♦ A professor for every 12 students.
♦ 98% of faculty hold doctorates.
♦ St. Mary’s College has the highest four-year graduation rate of any public institution of higher education in Maryland.
♦ 85% of students live on campus and housing is guaranteed for all four years.
♦ D.C. and Baltimore are less than two hours away!
♦ Coed and single-sex halls, suites, apartments and townhouses.
♦ Students from 30 countries.
♦ Two-thirds of alumni who seek jobs after graduation enter fields directly related to their major within four months!
♦ More than 60% of alumni go on to graduate or professional school.
♦ “One of the top ten small public colleges.” – Kiplinger’s
♦ “One of the top 100 liberal arts colleges in the nation.” – U.S. News & World Report
♦ A Princeton Review “Best Value College: 2012 Edition.”
♦ Students get a full-time faculty member as a personal adviser from the very beginning.
Lift: Financing a St. Mary’s College Education▲
St. Mary’s College
VA
Richmond ●
MAJORS:
Anthropology
Art and Art History
Asian Studies
Biochemistry
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Economics
English
History
International Languages and Cultures
Mathematics
Music
Natural Science
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Public Policy Studies
Religious Studies
Sociology
Student-Designed
Theater, Film, & Media Studies
Cross-Disciplinary Minors
African and African Diaspora
Asian Studies
Democracy Studies
Environmental Studies
Museum Studies
Neurosciences
Women, Gender and Sexuality
Pre-Professional Programs
Pre-Dentistry
Pre-Engineering (3-2 program with U. Md. College Park)
Pre-Law
Pre-Medicine
Pre-Optometry
Pre-Pharmacy
Pre-Veterinary Science
Graduate Programs
Master of Arts in Teaching
The St. Mary’s waterfront campus is one of uncommon charm, inspiring a powerful sense of belonging.
For more information on financing a St. Mary’s College education contact:
Office of Financial AidGlendening Hall, Room [email protected]
Financing a St. Mary’s College Education
s a public institution, St. Mary’s College of Maryland is committed to providing access to our unique
honors college education to students of all financial backgrounds. We believe that no admitted
student should be denied the right to pursue an education because of inadequate financial resources,
and we will work with families to help bridge the gap between family resources and the cost of a St. Mary’s
education through federal, state, and campus-based programs.
Financial assistance
Financial assistance at St. Mary’s College of Maryland comes in the form of need-based financial aid and merit-based scholarships. Of the first-year students in the entering class of 2012, 85% were offered financial aid, and 57% received a grant and/or scholarship from St. Mary’s College. Transfer students are also eligible for both types of institutional support.
Need-Based Awards
All students who are accepted and complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) are considered for federal, state, and college financial aid. To be eligible for need-based aid review, students must file the FAFSA by February 28. Students applying for first-year or transfer admission to the spring term must file by November 15.
The upcoming year’s FAFSA can be accessed online after January 1 at www.fafsa.edu.gov. Be sure to designate St. Mary’s College of Maryland as an institution of choice, using Title IV code: 002095. Students applying for federal financial assistance or educational loans must be United States citizens or permanent resident aliens.
Grants
Need-based grants are offered at the federal, state, and insti-tutional level. Grants are educational funds that do not need to be repaid. Federal sources of grants include the Pell Grant and the Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (SEOG). The State of Maryland also offers an array of need-based grant programs for in-state students; for more information about state financial aid, visit www.mhec.state.md.us.
At the institutional level, St. Mary’s College of Maryland offers grants to students who demonstrate financial need. Demonstrated need is the difference between the cost of attendance and the expected family contribution, or EFC, which is determined by the federal government and reported to institutions through the FAFSA process. For the entering class of 2012, the average St. Mary’s College grant or scholarship annual aid per student was more than $6,300.
Charter Award Program
St. Mary’s College of Maryland’s charter as a public honors college resulted from visionary legislation with two institu-tional goals. St. Mary’s College is charged by the state of Maryland to provide:
(1) the promise of public education affordable to all and thriving on diversity, and
(2) high standards of academic excellence.
The Charter Award program offers institutional grants to students who meet the academic criteria for admission to St. Mary’s College and who have economic and social circumstances that make college attendance particularly challenging. These students are generally the first genera-tion in their families to attend college, have very limited financial resources (typically Pell Grant eligible), and attend high schools with large populations of low-income students.
Students may be nominated for this program by teachers or guidance counselors, and the Admissions Committee will also identify candidates. The Charter Award supplements the St Mary’s Grant program to help meet a student’s documented financial need.
Employment
St. Mary’s College offers a number of on-campus student employment opportunities. These positions allow students to earn money for their educational expenses while also helping them build valuable job skills.
The Federal Work Study Program provides funds for part-time employment to assist students in financing the cost of their college education. Students must file a FAFSA before February 28 and have demonstrated financial need to qualify for Work Study. Other on-campus jobs are also available and are advertised through the Career Development Center.
Loans
Loans are educational funds that need to be repaid, typically with interest. Students who demonstrate financial need may be eligible for loans that are subsidized by the federal government, keeping their interest rates low; these loans include the Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford Loan and the Federal Perkins Loan.
The federal government also offers low-interest educational loans to families without demonstrated financial need; these include the Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan for students and the Federal Direct PLUS Loan for parents.
The St. Mary’s Office of Financial Aid can provide more information about the various loan options.
Merit Awards
St. Mary’s merit-based scholarships recognize students with exceptional academic achievement and/or co-curricular accomplishment. They are offered on a competitive basis without regard to financial need. Students may receive both need-based aid and merit awards.
Students seeking priority consideration for merit awards should apply to St. Mary’s for admission and scholarship consideration by November 1. This is NOT a binding Early Decision deadline and, instead, is designated to provide adequate time for thorough and careful review of scholarship applications. Scholarship applicants will be notified of any merit-based award at the Regular Decision notification date of April 1.
Applicants for merit awards must also file the FAFSA by February 28, even if they do not believe they will qualify for need-based aid. This requirement is to ensure that students receive all of the need-based aid for which they are eligible and to collect demographic data requested by the State of Maryland.
Scholarship applicants are considered for merit awards based on their academic record, standardized test scores, strength of curriculum, essay, recommendations, and co-curricular activities. There are no predetermined scholarship formulas—each applicant is reviewed holistically by the Scholarship Review Committee. All St. Mary’s merit awards are renewable as long as the student remains in good standing and maintains at least a 3.0 grade point average in at least 12 graded credits each semester.
St. Mary’s Academic Achievement Awards
These scholarships range from $3,000 to $8,500 and are awarded to students with outstanding academic achievement.
PAUL H. NITZE SCHOLARS PROGRAM AWARDS
The Nitze Scholars Program is designed for highly-motivated students who demonstrate exceptional academic potential and an interest in studying leadership and practicing service. Nitze Scholars receive a $3,000 scholarship, in addition to other merit awards. Application is by invitation of the Nitze Scholars Committee.
Presidential Merit Awards
These scholarships range from $500 to $2,000 and recognize a combination of academic achievement and outstanding co-curricular accomplishment. Candidates must demonstrate significant commitment and achievement in activities, service, employment, or other involvements.
First-Year Excellence Awards
Students who complete their first year of study at St. Mary’s College with excellent grades will be considered on a competitive basis for this scholarship, which ranges from $500 to $2,000. First-Year Excellence Awards are limited to students who did not receive a merit scholarship upon entrance.
St. Mary’s Transfer Scholarship
These awards are made on a competitive basis to transfer students with outstanding academic records at another college. Awards range from $500 to $4,000 per year.
FOR THE ENTERING CLASS OF 2012:
• 85% were offered financial aid
• 57% received a St. Mary’s grant and/or scholarship
• $6,365 was the average institutional grant/scholarship aid per student (annual figure)
F I N A N C I A L A S S I S TA N C E
E D U C AT I O N A L CO S T S
TU I T ION ( 20 12 - 20 13 )
Full-time, in-state: $12,245Full-time, out-of-state: $25,045
ROOM, BOARD , AND FEES ( 20 12 - 20 13 )
$11,135 to $15,773 (depending on room & board selections)
C A LC U L AT I N G N E E D
COST OF AT TENDANCEtuition, room & board, fees, books & supplies, transportation
MINUS EXPECTED FAMILY CONTR IBUT ION (EFC )calculation of family resources as determined by FAFSA information
EQUALS DEMONSTRATED NEED
I M P O R TA N T D E A D L I N E S
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Submit your application for admission and scholarship consideration to St. Mary’s College
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MAJORS:
Anthropology
Art and Art History
Asian Studies
Biochemistry
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Economics
English
History
International Languages and Cultures
Mathematics
Music
Natural Science
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Public Policy Studies
Religious Studies
Sociology
Student-Designed
Theater, Film, & Media Studies
Cross-Disciplinary Minors
African and African Diaspora
Asian Studies
Democracy Studies
Environmental Studies
Museum Studies
Neurosciences
Women, Gender and Sexuality
Pre-Professional Programs
Pre-Dentistry
Pre-Engineering (3-2 program with U. Md. College Park)
Pre-Law
Pre-Medicine
Pre-Optometry
Pre-Pharmacy
Pre-Veterinary Science
Graduate Programs
Master of Arts in Teaching
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For more information on financing a St. Mary’s College education contact:
Office of Financial AidGlendening Hall, Room [email protected]
Financing a St. Mary’s College Education
s a public institution, St. Mary’s College of Maryland is committed to providing access to our unique
honors college education to students of all financial backgrounds. We believe that no admitted
student should be denied the right to pursue an education because of inadequate financial resources,
and we will work with families to help bridge the gap between family resources and the cost of a St. Mary’s
education through federal, state, and campus-based programs.
Financial assistance
Financial assistance at St. Mary’s College of Maryland comes in the form of need-based financial aid and merit-based scholarships. Of the first-year students in the entering class of 2012, 85% were offered financial aid, and 57% received a grant and/or scholarship from St. Mary’s College. Transfer students are also eligible for both types of institutional support.
Need-Based Awards
All students who are accepted and complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) are considered for federal, state, and college financial aid. To be eligible for need-based aid review, students must file the FAFSA by February 28. Students applying for first-year or transfer admission to the spring term must file by November 15.
The upcoming year’s FAFSA can be accessed online after January 1 at www.fafsa.edu.gov. Be sure to designate St. Mary’s College of Maryland as an institution of choice, using Title IV code: 002095. Students applying for federal financial assistance or educational loans must be United States citizens or permanent resident aliens.
Grants
Need-based grants are offered at the federal, state, and insti-tutional level. Grants are educational funds that do not need to be repaid. Federal sources of grants include the Pell Grant and the Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (SEOG). The State of Maryland also offers an array of need-based grant programs for in-state students; for more information about state financial aid, visit www.mhec.state.md.us.
At the institutional level, St. Mary’s College of Maryland offers grants to students who demonstrate financial need. Demonstrated need is the difference between the cost of attendance and the expected family contribution, or EFC, which is determined by the federal government and reported to institutions through the FAFSA process. For the entering class of 2012, the average St. Mary’s College grant or scholarship annual aid per student was more than $6,300.
Charter Award Program
St. Mary’s College of Maryland’s charter as a public honors college resulted from visionary legislation with two institu-tional goals. St. Mary’s College is charged by the state of Maryland to provide:
(1) the promise of public education affordable to all and thriving on diversity, and
(2) high standards of academic excellence.
The Charter Award program offers institutional grants to students who meet the academic criteria for admission to St. Mary’s College and who have economic and social circumstances that make college attendance particularly challenging. These students are generally the first genera-tion in their families to attend college, have very limited financial resources (typically Pell Grant eligible), and attend high schools with large populations of low-income students.
Students may be nominated for this program by teachers or guidance counselors, and the Admissions Committee will also identify candidates. The Charter Award supplements the St Mary’s Grant program to help meet a student’s documented financial need.
Employment
St. Mary’s College offers a number of on-campus student employment opportunities. These positions allow students to earn money for their educational expenses while also helping them build valuable job skills.
The Federal Work Study Program provides funds for part-time employment to assist students in financing the cost of their college education. Students must file a FAFSA before February 28 and have demonstrated financial need to qualify for Work Study. Other on-campus jobs are also available and are advertised through the Career Development Center.
Loans
Loans are educational funds that need to be repaid, typically with interest. Students who demonstrate financial need may be eligible for loans that are subsidized by the federal government, keeping their interest rates low; these loans include the Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford Loan and the Federal Perkins Loan.
The federal government also offers low-interest educational loans to families without demonstrated financial need; these include the Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan for students and the Federal Direct PLUS Loan for parents.
The St. Mary’s Office of Financial Aid can provide more information about the various loan options.
Merit Awards
St. Mary’s merit-based scholarships recognize students with exceptional academic achievement and/or co-curricular accomplishment. They are offered on a competitive basis without regard to financial need. Students may receive both need-based aid and merit awards.
Students seeking priority consideration for merit awards should apply to St. Mary’s for admission and scholarship consideration by November 1. This is NOT a binding Early Decision deadline and, instead, is designated to provide adequate time for thorough and careful review of scholarship applications. Scholarship applicants will be notified of any merit-based award at the Regular Decision notification date of April 1.
Applicants for merit awards must also file the FAFSA by February 28, even if they do not believe they will qualify for need-based aid. This requirement is to ensure that students receive all of the need-based aid for which they are eligible and to collect demographic data requested by the State of Maryland.
Scholarship applicants are considered for merit awards based on their academic record, standardized test scores, strength of curriculum, essay, recommendations, and co-curricular activities. There are no predetermined scholarship formulas—each applicant is reviewed holistically by the Scholarship Review Committee. All St. Mary’s merit awards are renewable as long as the student remains in good standing and maintains at least a 3.0 grade point average in at least 12 graded credits each semester.
St. Mary’s Academic Achievement Awards
These scholarships range from $3,000 to $8,500 and are awarded to students with outstanding academic achievement.
PAUL H. NITZE SCHOLARS PROGRAM AWARDS
The Nitze Scholars Program is designed for highly-motivated students who demonstrate exceptional academic potential and an interest in studying leadership and practicing service. Nitze Scholars receive a $3,000 scholarship, in addition to other merit awards. Application is by invitation of the Nitze Scholars Committee.
Presidential Merit Awards
These scholarships range from $500 to $2,000 and recognize a combination of academic achievement and outstanding co-curricular accomplishment. Candidates must demonstrate significant commitment and achievement in activities, service, employment, or other involvements.
First-Year Excellence Awards
Students who complete their first year of study at St. Mary’s College with excellent grades will be considered on a competitive basis for this scholarship, which ranges from $500 to $2,000. First-Year Excellence Awards are limited to students who did not receive a merit scholarship upon entrance.
St. Mary’s Transfer Scholarship
These awards are made on a competitive basis to transfer students with outstanding academic records at another college. Awards range from $500 to $4,000 per year.
FOR THE ENTERING CLASS OF 2012:
• 85% were offered financial aid
• 57% received a St. Mary’s grant and/or scholarship
• $6,365 was the average institutional grant/scholarship aid per student (annual figure)
F I N A N C I A L A S S I S TA N C E
E D U C AT I O N A L CO S T S
TU I T ION ( 20 12 - 20 13 )
Full-time, in-state: $12,245Full-time, out-of-state: $25,045
ROOM, BOARD , AND FEES ( 20 12 - 20 13 )
$11,135 to $15,773 (depending on room & board selections)
C A LC U L AT I N G N E E D
COST OF AT TENDANCEtuition, room & board, fees, books & supplies, transportation
MINUS EXPECTED FAMILY CONTR IBUT ION (EFC )calculation of family resources as determined by FAFSA information
EQUALS DEMONSTRATED NEED
I M P O R TA N T D E A D L I N E S
NOVEMBER 1 : PR IOR I T Y SCHOLARSH IP DEADL INE
Submit your application for admission and scholarship consideration to St. Mary’s College
FEBRUARY 28 : FAFSA F I L ING DEADL INE
Submit your FAFSA information to St. Mary’s College using Title IV code: 002095
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Office of Admissions18952 E. Fisher Road | St. Mary’s City, MD 20686
800-492-7181 | [email protected]/admissions
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St. Mary’s is within two hours by car from three major airports: Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI), National (DCA) and Dulles International (IAD).
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At a Glance♦ 22 majors or design your own.
♦ We have as many Fulbright scholars on our faculty as major universities— except that here you actually get to hold class discussions with them.
♦ A professor for every 12 students.
♦ 98% of faculty hold doctorates.
♦ St. Mary’s College has the highest four-year graduation rate of any public institution of higher education in Maryland.
♦ 85% of students live on campus and housing is guaranteed for all four years.
♦ D.C. and Baltimore are less than two hours away!
♦ Coed and single-sex halls, suites, apartments and townhouses.
♦ Students from 30 countries.
♦ Two-thirds of alumni who seek jobs after graduation enter fields directly related to their major within four months!
♦ More than 60% of alumni go on to graduate or professional school.
♦ “One of the top ten small public colleges.” – Kiplinger’s
♦ “One of the top 100 liberal arts colleges in the nation.” – U.S. News & World Report
♦ A Princeton Review “Best Value College: 2012 Edition.”
♦ Students get a full-time faculty member as a personal adviser from the very beginning.
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