First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline | Decision by |
|---|---|---|
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | November 1, 2026 | January 1, 2027 |
| Early decision Apply early, hear early, and you must enroll if admitted. Binding. | November 1, 2026 | December 1, 2026 |
| Early decision II A second, later early decision round. Also binding. | January 15, 2027 | February 15, 2027 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | January 15, 2027 | April 1, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: smcm.edu · checked September 19, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology | 51 |
| Economics | 36 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 35 |
| Environmental Studies | 26 |
| Political Science and Government | 22 |
| English Language and Literature | 20 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 19 |
| Biochemistry | 18 |
Show the other 17 majors
| History | 17 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 14 |
| Neuroscience | 10 |
| Anthropology | 9 |
| Sociology | 8 |
| Physics | 8 |
| Mathematics | 8 |
| Marine Sciences | 7 |
| Public Policy Analysis | 6 |
| Business Administration and Management | 5 |
| Music | 5 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 4 |
| Chemistry | 3 |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures | 2 |
| Asian Studies/Civilization | 1 |
| Philosophy | 1 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 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 III, United East Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Lacrosse, Rowing, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, United East Conference
Basketball, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Rowing, Sailing, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
Coed varsity · NCAA Division III, United East Conference
Sailing
Faith groups
Hillel, InterVarsity, Newman Connection
Also
Honors college, Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), hillel.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Rural, near a city
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Lexington Park, MD
211,382 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional (SBY)
Nearest hub airport
Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (DCA)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 4.8 of 20
Elevation
16 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
30°F
July high
87°F
Annual snowfall
12.5 in
Days at 90°F or higher
29 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,640 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
- University of Maryland Eastern Shore40 mi
- Salisbury University46 mi
- United States Naval Academy55 mi
- St. John's College55 mi
- University of Mary Washington57 mi
- Gallaudet University58 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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