by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 6,164 undergraduates in 2020, College of Southern Maryland is a public college located in La Plata, Maryland. Students who enjoy the peace and quiet of country life may thrive in this rural setting. Should you tire of the campus however, College of Southern Maryland offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by College of Southern Maryland can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our College of Southern Maryland Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Individuals with disabilities make up 5.0% of the student population at College of Southern Maryland. For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit College of Southern Maryland Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", College of Southern Maryland does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. There is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit College of Southern Maryland Veteran Services . For more information, check out our College of Southern Maryland for Veterans Guide.
For students with young families, College of Southern Maryland does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.
College of Southern Maryland does not offer on-campus housing.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
There were 6,164 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 2,001 (32.5%). Part-time attendance was 4,163 (67.5%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2,001 | 4,163 | 6,164 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, College of Southern Maryland is about average in terms of overall diversity. We rank College of Southern Maryland #1608 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at College of Southern Maryland by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the College of Southern Maryland Diversity Guide.
College of Southern Maryland has a total of 111 student athletes, 59 men and 52 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $326,761 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $326,761 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to College of Southern Maryland Athletics