College of Southern Maryland Transfer and Admissions Information

Public

2 year
9,210

Full + Part time Students
1:21

Faculty to Student Ratio
7%

Transfer Student Ratio
$9,848

Avg. Financial Aid

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) is a public, regional community college with a far-reaching mission — to help our students and community meet the challenges of individual, social, and global changes. CSM is a thriving, progressive, and technologically advanced college that delivers quality higher education programs and services. The college is committed to offering a wide variety of learning options, student services, and high-quality workforce development training and support. That commitment is reflected in those we serve. More than 60 percent of tri-county residents who attend higher education institutions come to CSM.

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Overview

Total Faculty	125
Full-Time Undergraduate	3,405
Part-Time Undergraduate	5,805
Transfer Students	687
Programs	59 Programs
Courses	676 Courses
Equivalencies	4,016 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$5,668
Out-of-State Tuition	$7,321
Books and Supplies	$1,647
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid	10%
Federal Loans: Average amount received	$5,303
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid	29%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received	$4,545

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

One of the MOST IMPORTANT steps to take is to complete and submit the FAFSA. It is the way to apply for student financial aid from the federal government, including the Pell Grant, Perkins Loan, Stafford Loan and work-study. The FAFSA is also required by all state schools and most other school student assistance programs.

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:

If the student’s cumulative GPA from a previous institution is less than a 2.0 on a 4.0 scale, CSM will review only those courses with a grade of C or better.
Official Transcripts:

Submit an official transcript of all credits to be evaluated sent from each institution, at which credits have been earned. Transcripts should be sent within the first semester of attendance
SAT Scores:

Not published.
Application Fee:

There is no application fee.
Apply Here:

express.csmd.edu/cgi-bin/apply/

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

If GPA from previous institution is less than a 2.0, CSM will review only courses with a grade of C or better except if student is from a regionally accredited Maryland public institution then CSM will accept credits in which a grade of D is earned.
Credits (Min/Max):

Typically, students may allocate up to 30 transfer credits toward an associate degree or half the credits required for a certificate.