| SMCM vs. UMES |
#137 in National Liberal Arts Colleges #8 in Maryland Colleges | Rankings* | #349 in National Universities #19 in Maryland Colleges |
| Public, four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's | Offered Degree | 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$15,236 Maryland Residents $31,312 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$8,898 Maryland Residents $19,728 Out-of-State |
| expensive$21,330 Maryland Residents $21,416 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$8,010 Maryland Residents $13,500 Out-of-State |
| More$9,939 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$9,712 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,250 SAT 29 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter77.30% | Acceptance Rate | Easier81.56% |
| Favorable18.08% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower10.72% |
| 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 Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank 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 |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller1,520 | Total Enrollment | Larger2,518 |
| Smaller1,497 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger1,933 |
| Smaller23 | Graduate Student Population | Larger585 |
| Smaller1 | Online Student Population | Larger106 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher70% | Graduate Rate | Lower37% |
| Lower21% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher39% |
| Higher82% | Retention Rate | Lower71% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,499) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,626) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,594) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,708) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty10 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty11 to 1 |
| 183 | Number of faculties | 299 |
| Lower$76,483 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$86,910 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.