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The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) is an open-admissions, regional community college preparing students
and community to meet the challenges of individual, social and global changes. CSM makes accessible a broad range of affordable, high-quality learning opportunities that allow students to define and achieve their goals, enhance their knowledge, and make smooth transitions at various stages of their development.
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| County |
Charles County, MD |
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| Title IV Eligible |
Yes |
Yes |
| Carnegie Classification |
Associate of Arts Colleges |
Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level |
At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control |
Public |
Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate |
2,599 students |
998 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate |
4,935 students |
1,405 students |
| Total Enrollment |
7,534 students |
2,164 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid |
37% |
78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants |
13% |
47% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received |
$2,852 |
$2,810 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants |
14% |
28% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received |
$802 |
$1,211 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants |
9% |
11% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received |
$858 |
$1,117 |
| % Students Receiving Loans |
5% |
37% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received |
$2,191 |
$3,048 |
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- The College of Southern Maryland is rich in history with a promising and exciting future ahead. The college's history dates to 1958 when the Charles County Community College was established as part of the continuing expansion of the community college within America. At its inception in 1958, the college was governed by the Charles County Board of Education, with the first classes being held at La Plata High School in the evenings. The Friendly Hall Campus, which is now the La Plata campus, was established in 1968. The college expanded its services to St. Mary's County in 1978 and Calvert County in 1980.
- The College of Southern Maryland is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and others. The college offers Associate (Transfer and Terminal) Degrees and Certificate in more than 120 programs.
- CSM contributes to the well being of the region by providing an array of associate degree and certificate programs; enhanced access to bachelor degree programs; workforce development and job training; corporate consulting; leadership and community development; wellness, fitness and personal enrichment opportunities, and cultural experiences.
- CSM operates four campuses in the tri-county area. The La Plata Campus, nestled on 173 wooded acres off of Mitchell Road and the Waldorf Center for Higher Education on Old Washington Road, are both located in Charles county. The Prince Frederick Campus is located in Calvert County, and the Leonardtown Campus is situated in St. Mary's County.
- The La Plata Campus hosts a variety of amenities, including large indoor pool, fine arts center with a 400-seat theater, high-tech computer laboratories, outdoor and indoor sports facilities, bookstore fitness center, cafeteria, distance learning center and state-of-the-art conference center.
- Profile last updated: 00/00/0000.
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