Best Liberal Arts Colleges 2024
St. Mary’s College of Maryland, the National Public Honors College, is ranked the fifth best public liberal arts college in the nation in U.S. News & World Report’s “2024 Best Colleges.” The College ranks No. 82 on the national liberal arts colleges list, public and private.
The College also is listed by USN&WR as a best value school and a top performer on social mobility – a ranking based on enrolling and graduating large proportions of disadvantaged students awarded with Pell Grants.
The College also is listed by USN&WR as a best value school and a top performer on social mobility – a ranking based on enrolling and graduating large proportions of disadvantaged students awarded with Pell Grants.
Princeton Review Best 389 Colleges (2024)
Princeton Review Best Value Colleges (2024) based on academic rigor,
affordability, career outcomes, among others.
affordability, career outcomes, among others.
Princeton Review Best Mid-Atlantic (2024) considered academically outstanding and
well worth consideration.
well worth consideration.
Princeton Review Top 20 Best Schools for Making an Impact (Public Schools, No.
11) based on student survey responses to questions covering community service opportunities, student
government, sustainability efforts and on-campus student engagement.
11) based on student survey responses to questions covering community service opportunities, student
government, sustainability efforts and on-campus student engagement.
Princeton Review Top 50 Green Colleges 2023 (No. 43) for “superb sustainability
practices, a strong foundation in sustainability education and a healthy quality of life for students on
campus.”
practices, a strong foundation in sustainability education and a healthy quality of life for students on
campus.”
Princeton Review Green Colleges (2023)
Princeton Review Green Matters 2023: Everyone Cares about Conservation (No. 12)
based on student survey responses to questions covering how they rate administration and student support for
environmental awareness and conservation efforts.
based on student survey responses to questions covering how they rate administration and student support for
environmental awareness and conservation efforts.
“Best Bang for the Buck” for helping non-wealthy students obtain marketable
degrees at affordable prices.
degrees at affordable prices.
“Colleges in the Northeast” No. 139 (out of 388)
No. 83 overall (we were No. 56 in 2022); No. 60 social mobility; No. 63 research;
No. 168 service
No. 168 service
Best Liberal Arts Colleges in America (No. 79)
Best College Food in Maryland (No. 1)
Best Small Colleges in Maryland (No. 2)
Best Colleges for English in Maryland (No. 3)
Best Colleges for Biology in Maryland (No. 4)
Best Colleges for History in Maryland (No. 4)
Best College Campuses in Maryland (No. 5)
Public College of Distinction / Maryland College of Distinction
Recognized by the Colleges of Distinction publication based on student engagement,
quality of teaching, vibrant community and successful post-graduate outcomes.
quality of teaching, vibrant community and successful post-graduate outcomes.
Career Development Colleges of Distinction
Recognized by the Colleges of Distinction publication for exceeding expectations
in the area of career development, equipping students with self-reflection, job market research and networking
skills needed for their lifelong career journey.
in the area of career development, equipping students with self-reflection, job market research and networking
skills needed for their lifelong career journey.
Affordable Colleges of Distinction
Colleges of Distinction analyzed its top colleges list for net price and median
debt to determine the most affordable Colleges of Distinction; St. Mary’s College is one of only three such
institutions in the state of Maryland.
debt to determine the most affordable Colleges of Distinction; St. Mary’s College is one of only three such
institutions in the state of Maryland.
Public Colleges of Distinction
Recognized by the Colleges of Distinction publication for our committed
implementation of high-impact educational practices, earning its title as one of the nation’s Colleges of
Distinction.
implementation of high-impact educational practices, earning its title as one of the nation’s Colleges of
Distinction.
Best and Most Interesting College
Recognized in the 2023 edition of Fiske Guide to Colleges. The guide sums up SMCM
this way: “For those looking to be part of an intellectual community in a small-town setting, St. Mary’s College
just might be a place to set sail.”
this way: “For those looking to be part of an intellectual community in a small-town setting, St. Mary’s College
just might be a place to set sail.”
Forbes Top Colleges 2022
Forbes’ top colleges ranking spotlights schools that offer an excellent education
at a great price, graduate high-earners and propel students to become successful entrepreneurs and influential
leaders in their fields.
at a great price, graduate high-earners and propel students to become successful entrepreneurs and influential
leaders in their fields.
Lowest Student Loan Debt in Maryland
St. Mary’s College is ranked #1 for lowest average student loan debt among
Maryland public colleges by LendEDU for 2023.
Maryland public colleges by LendEDU for 2023.
D3 Hidden Gem Colleges (No. 17 of Top 25)
Division III of the NCAA for student-athletes who want a combined academic and
athletic college experience.
athletic college experience.
Most Affordable Hidden Gem Colleges for the Middle Class (No. 4 of Top 25)
2023-24 Silver Military Friendly® School (small public)
The rating covers six categories in which a school is measured to be military
friendly: academic policies and compliance; admissions and orientation; culture and commitment; financial aid
and assistance; graduation and career; military student support and retention.
friendly: academic policies and compliance; admissions and orientation; culture and commitment; financial aid
and assistance; graduation and career; military student support and retention.
Tree Campus Higher Education
Recognized by the Arbor Day Foundation as a Tree Campus Higher Education site for
making trees and green space an integral part of the campus experience.
making trees and green space an integral part of the campus experience.