First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | November 1, 2026 |
| Early action II A second, later early action round. Not binding. | December 1, 2026 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: msmary.edu · checked September 26, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business/Commerce | 95 |
| Criminology | 33 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 28 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 26 |
| Family and Community Services | 24 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 24 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 23 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 23 |
Show the other 23 majors
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance | 23 |
| Accounting | 22 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 19 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 16 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 13 |
| Political Science and Government | 13 |
| History | 13 |
| Sociology | 12 |
| English Language and Literature | 11 |
| Neuroscience | 9 |
| Art/Art Studies | 9 |
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | 7 |
| Biochemistry | 7 |
| Mathematics | 6 |
| Environmental Studies | 5 |
| Theology/Theological Studies | 4 |
| Chemistry | 4 |
| Social Science Teacher Education | 3 |
| Economics | 3 |
| Philosophy | 2 |
| Data Science | 2 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Lacrosse, Other Sports, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Water Polo
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
Basketball, Bowling, Golf, Lacrosse, Other Sports, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Water Polo
Coed varsity · NCAA Division I, Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
Other Sports
Faith groups
Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Rural, distant
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
6,436,489 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
Hagerstown Regional/Richard A Henson Field (HGR)
Nearest hub airport
Washington Dulles International (IAD)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 5.0 of 20
Elevation
578 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
22°F
July high
85°F
Annual snowfall
27.5 in
Days at 90°F or higher
18 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,180 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Gettysburg College12 mi
- Hood College18 mi
- McDaniel College20 mi
- Wilson College24 mi
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania28 mi
- Shepherd University30 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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