St. Mary’s College of Maryland offers a peaceful and beautiful campus, perfect for quiet study with hidden gardens and calm spaces. There’s always something fun to do thanks to our great location. You can hike local forests, bike through farm fields, or paddle-board on the St. Mary’s River. If you enjoy birdwatching, you’ll love that we were the first college in Maryland to be named an Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary.

Although we’re only 75 miles from Washington, D.C., and 97 miles from Baltimore, our quiet setting creates a close-knit community. Students, faculty, and staff all support one another.

Nearby towns, like Lexington Park and Leonardtown, offer excellent services, including hospitals and waterfront dining options.

Nothing beats seeing St. Mary’s College for yourself, so we invite you to schedule a visit! You can also explore our campus and learn more about our location through our virtual tour.

Our campus buildings reflect the tidewater architectural style, with large, cozy porches perfect for enjoying a summer evening breeze. The sheltered porches make it easy to relax and connect with friends, taking in the warm, subtropical climate of the lower Atlantic coast.

Ranked #14 nationally on The Princeton Review’s Green Matters: Everyone Cares About Conservation list, St. Mary’s College is deeply committed to sustainability. We have a geothermal heating system, a student-run farm, and our newest buildings are Silver or Gold LEED Certified for energy efficiency.