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ST. MARY'S COLLEGE OF MARYLAND

St. Mary's College of Maryland
18952 E. Fisher Road
St. Mary's City, MD 20686-3001

Official telephone: (240) 895-2000
Toll-free telephone: (800) 492-7181
Fax number: (240) 895-4462

Website: www.smcm.edu


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Screen last updated on: September 10, 2007
STUDENT PROFILE
Total undergraduates: 846 men, 1,102 women, 1,948 total
Full-time undergraduates: 806 men, 1,056 women, 1,862 total
Part-time undergraduates: 40 men, 46 women, 86 total
Total graduate students: 4 men, 5 women, 9 total
Full-time graduate students: 4 men, 5 women, 9 total
Average age of full-time undergraduates: 20
U.S. region where majority of students come from: Middle Atlantic
Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: 14%
First-year student breakdown:
8.2% Black (non-Hispanic)
0.2% American Indian or Alaskan Native
4.7% Asian or Pacific Islander
6.8% Hispanic
74.8% White (non-Hispanic)
1.2% total international (nonresident aliens)
4.2% race/ethnicity unreported/unknown
Undergraduate breakdown:
8.3% Black (non-Hispanic)
0.3% American Indian or Alaskan Native
4.1% Asian or Pacific Islander
4.5% Hispanic
75.8% White (non-Hispanic)
1.1% total international (nonresident aliens)
5.9% race/ethnicity unreported/unknown

CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT
Campus size: 319 acres
City or town school is located in: St. Mary's City
Population of city/town: 2,500
Nearest major city: Washington, DC
Distance of nearest major city: 70 miles
Population of nearest major city: 563,384
Online campus map: www.smcm.edu/admissions/
app.htm

LIVING ON CAMPUS
Institution offers housing: yes
Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: No. Campus housing is available for all unmarried undergraduate students but not for graduate students enrolled in the MAT program.
Housing types (% in housing type, if given):
  • coed dorms (27%)
  • women's dorms (10%)
  • men's dorms (11%)
  • single-student apartments (27%)
  • special housing for disabled students (1%)
  • other housing including Suite-style residences for single students (24%)
Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: 96%
Percent of students who live in school housing: 80%
Percent of students who live off campus: 20%
Percent of all students who have cars on campus: 75%
Student conduct policies:
class attendance mandatory, class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: yes

STUDY FACILITIES
Every student is required to lease or own a computer: no
Every student is required to take a computer course: no
Computer equipment is provided in: residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center
Total number of microcomputers available to students: 295
Other computer facilities/services: A Residential Network is provided for students to connect their personal computers to the SMCM network resources. Public Ports allowing connectivity to the SMCM network are available in the Campus Center and library. Wireless computers are available for checkout in the library and there are base stations scattered throughout the campus that allow internet access for commuter and residential students. In addition, St. Mary's also provides virus protection software for all users.
Internet access provided to all students: yes
E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: yes
School has a library on campus: yes
Additional library facilities/collections:
Media Center with multimedia editing suites and classrooms; Special Collections; College Archives; and Maryland Collection.
Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus:
Art Gallery, archaeological site of historic St. Mary's City, electron microscope, marine research vessel, freshwater and saltwater research facilities

ASSISTANCE SERVICES
Remedial learning services:
writing
Additional services offered:
nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, women's center, Writing Center
Counseling services:
minority student, veteran student, birth control, career, personal, academic, psychological
Career placement services:
co-op education, internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training
Services for students with disabilities:
note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services, interpreters for hearing-impaired, special housing, adaptive equipment
Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: 93%

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Number of social fraternities on campus: 0
Number of social sororities on campus: 0
Student activities:
student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, yearbook, radio station, television station
School newspaper(s): The Point News (bi-weekly), Avatar (once per semester).
Number of honor societies: 9
Total number of registered organizations: 90
Campus-based religious organizations:
Intervarsity Christian Fellowship, Hillel, Newman Society
Minority student organizations:
Black Student Union, Raices Hispanas, Polish Club
Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees:
Academic Club, Class of 2007, Class of 2008, Class of 2009, Class of 2010, College Democrats, College Republicans, College Others, Community Garden Club, Computer Science/Linux Group, Crazy Pianos, Anime Club, Dance Club, Dodgeball Club , Dove Yearbook, Economics Club, English Club, FGS (For Goodness Sake), Free Ride (Bicycle program), FUSE (Feminists United for Sexual Equality), Gaming Club, Asian Studies Club, Global Justice League, Gospel Choir, Habitat for Humanity, History Club, InterChorus, International Club, Jane Austen Society, King's Club, Math &Computer Science, Maryland Student Legislature, AVATAR (Literary Magazine), Mock Trial, Outdoors Adventures, Out of State Club, PASHA (People Always Sure to Hydrate Adequately), Paintball Club, Philosophy Club, Physics Club, PLAN (Pre-Law Advisory Network), Poetry Group, Point News, Billiards Club, Rock Climbing Club, Rotoract Club, Safe-Ride, SEA (Student Education Association), SEAC (Student Environmental Action Coalition), Seahawk Rec. Shooting & Competitive Marksmanship Club, Sign Language Club, Sister to Sister, SMACS (St. Mary's American Chemical Society), SMASH (St. Mary's Advising Students in Health), Boarders Club, SMC Men (a cappella), Men's SMUT (St. Mary's Ultimate Team), SOAN Club (Sociology/Anthropology), STARS (St. Mary's Triangle and Rainbow Society), St. Mary's Others, Take One! Improv, TNA (The Nightingales A cappella), Tolkien Society, TV 63 (campus cable television system), Whitewater, Camera Club, Women's SMUT (St. Mary's Ultimate Team), World of Warcraft, WSMC (Radio Station), Y.A.R.N. (Revival of Needlework), Cheerleading, Circle K

ATHLETICS
School has an athletic program: yes
Athletic director: Scott Devine,
Director of Athletics and Recreation
Director of women's athletics: Megan Block,
SWA
Athletic department's mailing address: Director of Athletics and Recreation
Scott Devine
St. Mary's College of Maryland
St. Mary's City, MD 20686
School colors: navy blue and gold
School mascot: Seahawk
Athletic conference memberships: Capital Athletic Conference (Division III)

Sports offered Scholarships? Athletic Assoc.
Men's baseballnoNCAA Div. III
Men's basketballnoNCAA Div. III
Men's lacrossenoNCAA Div. III
Men's sailingnoICYRA, NCAA Div. III
Men's soccernoNCAA Div. III
Men's swimmingnoNCAA Div. III
Men's tennisnoNCAA Div. III
Women's basketballnoNCAA Div. III
Women's field hockeynoNCAA Div. III
Women's lacrossenoNCAA Div. III
Women's sailingnoICYRA, NCAA Div. III
Women's soccernoNCAA Div. III
Women's swimmingnoNCAA Div. III
Women's tennisnoNCAA Div. III
Women's volleyballnoNCAA Div. III

Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: 38%
Athletic facilities:
baseball and practice fields; basketball and volleyball courts; fitness area, rock climbing wall, weighlifting room
Intramural/Recreational sports:
basketball, capture the flag, dodgeball, floor hockey, kickball, indoor soccer, softball, volleyball, water polo
Club sports for men:
cheerleading, crew, cross-country, equestrian, fencing, rugby, soccer, ultimate Frisbee, water polo
Club sports for women:
cheerleading, crew, cross-country, equestrian, fencing, rugby, soccer, ultimate Frisbee, water polo

GETTING AWAY
Public transportation serves campus: yes
Nearest international airport: Arlington, VA (Reagan National (70 miles)
Nearest other airport: Linthicum Heights, MD (Baltimo (95 miles)
Nearest passenger train service: Washington, DC (70 miles)
Nearest passenger bus service: Lexington Park, MD (7 miles)

PAYING THE BILLS
Institutional employment is available: yes
Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus: 30%
Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: fair
Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: no

AFTER GRADUATION
Percent of graduates who pursue further study: 34% within one year of graduation, 57% within 10 years of graduation
List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates:
Johns Hopkins University (MD);Loyola College in Maryland (MD);Towson University (MD);University of Baltimore (MD);University of Maryland--College Park (MD)
Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: 70% within one year of graduation
List of firms that most frequently hire graduates:
Private businesses and companies (including technology, research, consulting, and financial firms)
List of most prominent alumni/ae:
  • The Hon. Judith Guthrie, Federal District Court Judge W. Michael Kelley, author



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