The college has a 70% four-year graduation rate, the highest of any public institution in Maryland and third highest in the United States among public colleges. 69% of students pursue dual concurrent degrees or dual minors, which may take longer than four years, in some cases. 10% of students transfer from St. Mary's College to other institutions and 83% of students enroll for a second year.
79% of students are receiving financial aid, with 66% of students receiving grants or scholarships.
The school is a member of Phi Beta Kappa society.
=== Tuition ===
According to the Maryland Higher Education Commission, St. Mary's College, despite being a public institution, competes mostly with elite private colleges. The commission reported in 2014 that the cost of obtaining a degree at St. Mary's College is $30,000 less when compared to the average costs of the elite private colleges that it competes with.
== Accreditation and charter ==
The college is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
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