College of Southern Maryland
La Plata, MD · Public · Certificate degrees · Rural
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About College of Southern Maryland
College of Southern Maryland is a mid-sized, public institution in La Plata, MD, in a rural setting. It enrolls about 4,512 students. 33% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $44,435.
Open
Acceptance
$9,204
Net price
4,512
Enrollment
33%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
Open admissions
Acceptance rate
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SAT average
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ACT midpoint
This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.
Cost & Financial Aid
$9,204
Average net price
$4,200
In-state tuition
$10,050
Out-of-state tuition
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Room & board
$1,000
Books & supplies
$13,681
Total cost of attendance
26%
Students receiving Pell grants
46%
Students with federal loans
$8,500
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
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After Graduation
$44,435
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$37,269
Median earnings (6 yrs)
33%
Graduation rate
66%
Retention rate
67%
Earn more than a HS grad
$7,485
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
4,512
Total enrollment
63%
Part-time
24
Avg. age at entry
45%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
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