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15,042
Total Credit and Continuing Education Students
Note: The "Credit Students" and "Continuing Education Students" figures do not sum to the "All Students" figures because some students are enrolled as both types during the same fiscal year.
Quick Facts
CSM at a Glance
- Founded: 1958
- President: Dr. Yolanda Wilson
- Accreditation: Middle States Commission on Higher Education and others
- Degrees offered: Associate of Arts, Associate of Arts in Teaching, Associate of Science, Associate of Science in Engineering, Associate of Applied Science, Certificate, and Letter of Recognition
- Programs of study: More than 100 programs of study offered
- Campuses: Four locations in Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary's counties, in addition to the Center for Transportation Training and the Velocity Center at Indian Head
- Faculty and staff: Approximately 800, including full-time and part-time
- Athletics: 4 intercollegiate women's teams and 4 intercollegiate men's teams, NCJAA Division III
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.
Data provided by Planning, Institutional Effectiveness, and Research Department
Enrollment Overview (FY25)
Credit Enrollment
| Description | Statistic |
|---|---|
Average Age |
24 |
Average Class Size |
17:1 |
Online Programs of Study |
12 (FY24) |
Total Enrollments in Online Courses |
17,848 |
Total Credit Students |
7,924 |
State-Funded Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)
|
3,290 |
Ethnicity |
|
| White | 43% |
| Black or African-American | 30% |
| Hispanic (Any Race) | 9% |
| All Others | 18% |
Continuing Education Students
| Description | Statistic |
|---|---|
Total Continuing Education Students |
7,418 |
State-Funded Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) |
583 |
Enrollment Breakdown |
|
| Job Preparation | 346 |
| Job Skills Enhancement | 2,151 |
| Licensure | 4,454 |
| Contract Training | 5,985 |
| Workforce Training | 6,951 |
| Lifelong Learning | 4,772 |
Highlights
$31,000
Average Savings For students completing their first two years of college at CSM
300+
Transfer Agreements With 60+ colleges and universities nationwide to make transferring seamless
$5 million
In Scholarships Awarded to 4,000 Students By the CSM Foundation in the last 5 years
17:1
Student-to-Faculty Ratio Which means smaller class sizes and more personalized attention
700+
students using military or veterans benefits Proudly served by CSM
Points of Distinction
- More than 1,100 CSM students transferred to 225 colleges and universities in 2024-25. Destinations include Maryland’s universities and highly regarded schools across the nation.
- CSM is recognized by the National Security Agency as a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense by the National Center of Academic Excellence (NCAE).
- CSM has been named a 2025-26 Military Friendly® School, earning Silver in the small community college category and being recognized as a Military Spouse Friendly School.
- CSM has twice been recognized among the top 150 community colleges in the country by the Aspen Institute in its Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence.
Talking Points
- CSM is the sixth largest community college in Maryland.
- Students save an average of $31,000 on their bachelor's degree by starting at CSM and transferring with an associate degree.
- 63% of CSM students attend part-time.
- 97% of CSM’s full-time faculty hold a master’s or doctoral degree.
- In FY25, CSM awarded 892 associate degrees and 1,542 certificates.
- CSM offers 300+ transfer admission agreements with 60+ partnering institutions, including University of Maryland, Towson, Salisbury, Virginia Commonwealth, George Mason, UMBC, University of Maryland School of Nursing, and more.
- CSM ranks as the 57th best overall community college out of 653 nationwide and 8th best among Maryland community colleges, according to WalletHub.
- More than 1,700 high school students participated in dual enrollment in the 2024-25 academic year, with more than 180 enrolled in CSM’s Early College program.
- In the past five years, the CSM Foundation has awarded $5 million in scholarships to more than 4,000 students.
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54% of Southern Maryland public high school graduates going on to college in Maryland choose to start at CSM.
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Students who earn an associate degree from CSM can expect approximate wages of $45,000 per year, 25% more than someone with a high school diploma or equivalent working in Maryland.