St. Mary’s College of Maryland is ranked 6th in the Top 50 Green Colleges in The Princeton Review’s Guide to 375 Green Colleges, a listing of the most environmentally responsible colleges.

The St. Mary’s College of Maryland has been ranked the #8 best affordable out-of-state public school in the U.S.

The Princeton Review features St. Mary’s College in the 2019 edition of its flagship college guide, “The Best 384 Colleges.”

St. Mary’s College of Maryland, the state’s public honors college, was recently acknowledged in the 2018 edition of the “Fiske Guide to Colleges.” According to the guide, “For those looking to be part of an intellectual community in a small-town setting, St. Mary’s just might be a place to set sail.”

According to AdvisoryHQ News, “St. Mary’s College of Maryland has lots to offer students who want a small class size and wonderful academics.”

St. Mary’s College of Maryland has been recognized for its committed implementation of high-impact educational practices, earning its title as one of the nation’s Colleges of Distinction

St. Mary’s College of Maryland has been ranked among the “Best Colleges for Your Money” by Money magazine. According to Money, “St. Mary’s College of Maryland is the state’s public honors college. But with a liberal arts focus, a low student-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, and a high graduation rate, it could easily be mistaken for a selective private school.”

St. Mary’s College of Maryland has been named to the Kiplinger’s Personal Finance list of the Top 300 Best College Values of 2017. St. Mary’s College is ranked among the top 100 on the list of best values in public colleges for both in-state and out-of-state value.

Named to the President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll, the highest honor a college or university can receive for its commitment to volunteering, service learning, and civic engagement.

Named a Maryland college of distinction by the Colleges of Distinction publication based on student engagement, quality of teaching, and successful post-graduate outcomes.

Recognized as one of the "best and most interesting" schools in the 2016 edition.

Ranked fourth for the “most beautiful campus” and fifth for the “happiest students” by The Princeton Review.

Named a public college of distinction by the Colleges of Distinction publication.

Recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as an Individual Conference Champion of the 2015-16 College and University Green Power Challenge for using more green power than any other school in the Capital Athletic Conference.

Recognized by the Arbor Day Foundation as a Tree Campus USA®