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St. Mary's College of Maryland

Middle 50% SAT
1110
to
1320
Acceptance
72.5% (2025-26 CDS 2,542 of 3,504)
Typical GPA

Admissions data checked October 9, 2026 by Florida Test Prep.

St. Mary's College of Maryland reports a middle 50% SAT of 1110 to 1320 (enrolled, submitters, 2025-26 CDS). We use 1220 as a first planning target, then adjust it to the student's diagnostic and timeline. It is not an admission requirement or a guarantee.

The numbers

Middle 50% SAT1110 to 1320 (enrolled, submitters, 2025-26 CDS)
Middle 50% ACT23 to 31
Acceptance rate72.5% (2025-26 CDS 2,542 of 3,504)
Testing for 2026-27Not required, considered if submitted
TypePublic university

Source: St. Mary's College of MD official admissions data. A middle 50% describes the central half of the reported group, not a cutoff.

Maryland's public honors college; about 22% of enrollees submitted an SAT score.

Where St. Mary's College of MD sits among Maryland colleges

SchoolMiddle 50% SATAcceptance
Johns Hopkins University1530 to 15656.1%
University of Maryland, College Park1410 to 152045.1%
Loyola University Maryland1210 to 137075.5%
Washington College1155 to 134056.9%
St. Mary's College of Maryland1110 to 132072.5%
Towson University920 to 123080.8%

Cohorts differ by school (admitted vs enrolled, and year). See every school with its cohort and source on SAT Scores for Maryland Colleges.

Scholarship money tied to the SAT in Maryland

Maryland has no statewide scholarship with an SAT cutoff. The Maryland Higher Education Commission's need-based grants (Guaranteed Access, Educational Assistance) are income-tested, not score-tied, and its legislative Senatorial/Delegate scholarships require that an applicant have taken the SAT or ACT but set no minimum score. The state's best-known score-connected money is the University of Maryland's competitive, holistic Banneker/Key Scholarship.

Banneker/Key Scholarship: Requires a 3.20 cumulative GPA each semester and 30 credits/year to keep it; selection is by committee review plus interview, not a score formula.

Senatorial and Delegate Scholarships: Need-based and awarded at each state senator's or delegate's discretion to residents of their district; renewable with continued eligibility.

The full rules, deadlines and class years are on our Maryland SAT prep page.

Colleges in other states with a similar SAT range

CollegeStateMiddle 50% SAT
Ohio UniversityOhio1130 to 1300
University of New HampshireNew Hampshire1100 to 1320
University of UtahUtah1120 to 1320
Michigan State UniversityMichigan1100 to 1310

A score that is competitive at St. Mary's College of MD lands in the same part of the range at these schools. Cohorts differ by school, so read each page's notes before comparing.

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Quick answers

What SAT score do you need for St. Mary's College of MD?

There is no published minimum; the middle half of the reported group scored 1110 to 1320. A score at or above 1320 puts a student in the top quarter of that group. A score near 1110 is within the range, and grades, coursework and the rest of the application still decide the outcome.

Is St. Mary's College of MD test-optional?

St. Mary's College of MD lists its policy as: Not required, considered if submitted. Check the official admissions page for your entry term before choosing test dates.

What is St. Mary's College of MD's acceptance rate?

72.5% (2025-26 CDS 2,542 of 3,504). Rates vary by program and residency, so read the overall figure as context, not a personal prediction.

Does a score above the range guarantee admission?

No. A middle 50% is a description of last year's group, not a cutoff in either direction. It tells you where a score is competitive, which is the useful part for planning test dates.

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