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.
School Highlights
College of Southern Maryland serves 6,164 students (32% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is higher than the state community college average of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 56%.
Quick Stats (2024)
Enrollment: 6,164 students
In-state tuition: $5,845
Out-state tuition: $7,557
Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
Minority enrollment: 37%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 570 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student population of College of Southern Maryland has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The College of Southern Maryland diversity score of 0.56 is less than the state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has declined by 11% over five years.
Total Enrollment
6,164 students
3,420 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
# Full-Time Students
2,001 students
1,180 students
# Part-Time Students
4,163 students
2,240 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
406 students
249 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,001 students
1,009 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
19 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
4,163 students
3,506 students
% Asian
4%
7%
% Hispanic
7%
11%
% Black
17%
26%
% White
63%
44%
% Two or more races
6%
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
6%
% Unknown races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.72
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
29%
27%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$41,000
$36,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $5,845 is less than the state average of $7,307. The in-state tuition has declined by 8% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,557 is less than the state average of $9,316. The out-state tuition has declined by 8% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$5,845
$7,307
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,557
$9,316
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
72%
73%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,000
$10,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
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.
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Quick Stats (2024)
Enrollment: 6,164 students
In-state tuition: $5,845
Out-state tuition: $7,557
Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
Minority enrollment: 37%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
