St. Mary's College of Maryland

St. Mary's College of Maryland is the nation's first standalone public honors college, designated by the Maryland Legislature in 1992 as the state's public honors college. It offers a rigorous interdisciplinary liberal arts curriculum defined by close mentoring relationships between students and faculty. The campus sits on 361 acres along the St. Mary's River and includes the Dodge Performing Arts Center. Students engage in internships, faculty-guided research, and international experiences as part of the college's academic offerings.