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College of Southern Maryland (CSM)
- 8730 Mitchell Rd
- La Plata, MD 20646
- OPEID College Code: 00206400
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- General Phone: (301) 934-2251
- President: Dr. Bradley Gottfried
- Website: www.csmd.edu

- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Rural Fringe
- Student Enrollment: 7,741
- College Alias: CSM

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Must Complete Preparation at Another Institution
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - CSM Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Suburban-Serving Multicampus
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Higher Part-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Medium Two-Year
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.csmd.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: CSM Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 34%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 6% | 19% | 10% | 4% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,174 | $2,882 | $1,226 | $1,253 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 11.2% | 3.7% | 5.3% |
| Number in Default | 24 | 8 | 9 |
| Number in Repayment | 214 | 214 | 168 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $4,724 | $4,723 | $4,608 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $6,020 | $6,019 | $5,789 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,290 | $1,250 | $1,000 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,035 | $7,800 | $4,750 |
| Other Expenses | $3,340 | $3,250 | $2,200 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,340 | $3,250 | $2,200 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $6,014 | $5,973 | $5,608 |
| Out of State | $7,310 | $7,269 | $6,789 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $17,389 | $17,023 | $12,558 |
| Out of State | $18,685 | $18,319 | $13,739 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $9,354 | $9,223 | $7,808 |
| Out of State | $10,650 | $10,519 | $8,989 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 7,741 Undergraduate: 7,741
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 2,647 Female: 5,094
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 2,647 Female: 5,094
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 3,092 Part-Time: 4,649
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 3,092 Part-Time: 4,649
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 31 | 0.4% |
| American Indian | 74 | 1% |
| Black | 1,519 | 20% |
| Asian | 275 | 4% |
| Hispanic | 256 | 3% |
| White | 4,952 | 64% |
| Unknown | 634 | 8% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 298 | 4% |
| Ages 18-19 | 2,528 | 33% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,378 | 18% |
| Ages 22-24 | 916 | 12% |
| Ages 25-29 | 734 | 9% |
| Ages 30-34 | 446 | 6% |
| Ages 35-39 | 432 | 6% |
| Ages 40-49 | 699 | 9% |
| Ages 50-65 | 290 | 4% |
| Age Over 65 | 20 | 0.3% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 824 | 426 | 398 |
| Faculty Status | 489 | 127 | 362 |
| Tenured Faculty | 93 | 88 | 5 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 489 | 127 | 362 |
| Primarily Instruction | 489 | 127 | 362 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 40 | 39 | 1 |
| Other Professionals | 89 | 84 | 5 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 206 | 176 | 30 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 74 | 55 | 19 |
| Skilled Crafts | 5 | 5 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 38 | 32 | 6 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $73,600 (100) | $78,098 (44) | $70,066 (56) |
| Professor | $80,790 (64) | $81,809 (36) | $79,479 (28) |
| Associate Professor | $64,776 (13) | $65,785 (4) | $64,328 (9) |
| Assistant Professor | $60,441 (20) | $60,387 (3) | $60,450 (17) |
| Instructor | $46,183 (3) | $46,885 (1) | $45,832 (2) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $90,927 (27) | $91,937 (18) | $88,906 (9) |
| Professor | $99,701 (19) | $100,034 (13) | $98,979 (6) |
| Associate Professor | $69,756 (3) | $71,143 (2) | $66,981 (1) |
| Assistant Professor | $70,286 (5) | $70,711 (3) | $69,649 (2) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $73,769 (127) | $77,263 (62) | $70,436 (65) |
| Professor | $80,969 (83) | $81,819 (49) | $79,745 (34) |
| Associate Professor | $63,332 (16) | $63,259 (6) | $63,375 (10) |
| Assistant Professor | $59,854 (25) | $59,122 (6) | $60,085 (19) |
| Instructor | $46,183 (3) | $46,885 (1) | $45,832 (2) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (Njcaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $54,692 | $30,092 | $24,600 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 55% | 45% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 90 | 51 | 39 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 86 | 51 | 35 |
| Baseball | 14 | 14 | - |
| Basketball | 18 | 11 | 7 |
| Golf | 7 | 7 | - |
| Soccer | 37 | 19 | 18 |
| Volleyball | 14 | - | 14 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $6,286 | $3,980 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $4,504 | $3,334 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 19 | 10 | 9 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Golf | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Soccer | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Volleyball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 64%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 37%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 16% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 14% |
| Female | 18% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | - |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 7% |
| Asian | 9% |
| Hispanic | 13% |
| White | 19% |
| Unknown | 14% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | - | 2 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Aggravated Assault | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 | - |
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