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8730 Mitchell Road
PO Box 910
La Plata, MD 20646-0910
301-934-2251
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Student Profile
The College of Southern Maryland attracts students of various ages, interests, academic backgrounds, and personal goals. Our students may be different in many ways, but the majority of them have one thing in common - they are exploring future possibilities.
Credit-seeking Students
Total credit-seeking students in 2010: 9,056
Full-time 38.2% (taking four or more courses)
Part-time 61.8% (taking one to three courses)
Female 62.6%
Male 37.4%
Average age 26
21 years of age and under 51%
22-39 years of age 35%
40 years of age and above 14%
Calvert County residents 22.8%
Charles County residents 40.6%
St. Mary's County residents 30.9%
Other 5.7%
Caucasian 64.5%
African American 22.6%
Hispanic 4.4%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian 0.6%
Other 3.9%
Unknown 1.8%
54.6% day students
27.4% evening students
17.9% students enrolled in nontraditional offerings
47.6% are preparing to transfer to earn a bachelor's degree
Continuing Education Students
- Total continuing education students in 2007: 12,276
- Average age 36