| SMCM vs. Frostburg State |
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|---|---|---|
#137 in National Liberal Arts Colleges #8 in Maryland Colleges | Rankings* | #48 in Federal Region III Universities #15 in Maryland Colleges |
| Public, four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$15,298 Maryland Residents $31,374 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$10,220 Maryland Residents $25,814 Out-of-State |
| expensive$21,416 Maryland Residents $21,416 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$11,498 Maryland Residents $14,036 Out-of-State |
| More$10,533 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,707 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,250 SAT 28 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter68.63% | Acceptance Rate | Easier89.18% |
| Favorable17.27% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower13.42% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller1,630 | Total Enrollment | Larger4,104 |
| Smaller1,616 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger3,422 |
| Smaller14 | Graduate Student Population | Larger682 |
| - | Online Student Population | 983 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher70% | Graduate Rate | Lower50% |
| Higher23% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower15% |
| Higher86% | Retention Rate | Lower69% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,499) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,250) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,594) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,878) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty10 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty13 to 1 |
| 185 | Number of faculty | 315 |
| Lower$81,389 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$84,420 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.