College of Southern Maryland
La Plata, MD
CSM serves Charles, Calvert, and St. Mary's counties with transfer pathways and workforce training.
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Tuition
$4,200
Acceptance
100%
Students
4,422
Type
Community College
Setting
Suburban
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$4,200
Out-of-State Tuition
$9,450
Avg On-Campus Living
$12,888
Avg Off-Campus Living
$15,456
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 5.2×Graduates earn about 5.2× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
33%
Freshman Retention
69%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
100%
SAT range
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ACT range
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Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
4,422
Undergrads
4,422
Campus Setting
Suburban
City Size
Small Town
Clubs Count
30
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
High risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
115
Violent Rate / 1,000
3.07
Property Rate / 1,000
4.93
Area Crime
Medium risk
Area Match
La Plata
Violent Rate / 100k
319
Property Rate / 100k
1,565
Location
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La Plata, MD 20646