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College of Southern Maryland - La Plata

8730 Mitchell Rd, La Plata, MD 20646

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College of Southern Maryland - La Plata School Description

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) is an open-admissions, regional community college preparing students and community to meet the challenges of individual, social and global changes. CSM makes accessible a broad range of affordable, high-quality learning opportunities that allow students to define and achieve their goals, enhance their knowledge, and make smooth transitions at various stages of their development.

CSM contributes to the well being of the region by providing an array of associate degree and certificate programs; enhanced access to bachelor degree programs; workforce development and job training; corporate consulting; leadership and community development; wellness, fitness and personal enrichment opportunities, and cultural experiences.

If your goal is to transfer to a bachelor’s program, you are not alone. The number one reason students choose CSM is to transfer to another college or university after saving thousands of dollars. CSM is half the tuition of a bachelor’s degree granting college. And, when you are ready to transfer, you can earn your bachelor’s degree close to home through one of CSM’s local partnership programs with University of Maryland University College, Towson University, Bowie State University, University of Baltimore, Capitol College, Villa Julie or St. Mary’s College of Maryland.

As a growing community college with more than 21,000 enrollments, CSM is looking toward the future with expanded offerings in engineering, science, math, and more. This past year, CSM partnered with Embry Riddle Aeronautical University to bring yet another transfer opportunity to the students of Southern Maryland to support the workforce needs of our local naval installations.

You can choose from more than 120 programs of study and a growing number of online programs. If your goal is to develop a specialized skill for a job, the college offers a variety of short-term training opportunities to put you on a career path quickly. Increased offerings in the trades, transportation, and construction fields allow students to develop their skills and enter a high-demand workforce.

CSM seeks to instill a desire for lifelong learning and an appreciation of diverse points of view, and values integrity, critical thinking and service to others.

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.

CSM operates four campuses in the tri-county area. The La Plata Campus, nestled on 173 wooded acres off of Mitchell Road and the Waldorf Center for Higher Education on Old Washington Road, are both located in Charles County. The Prince Frederick Campus is located in Calvert County, and the Leonardtown Campus is situated in St. Mary's County.

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College of Southern Maryland - La Plata

From Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) (formerly Charles County Community College), founded in La Plata, Maryland, is a public, regional community college, which serves Southern Maryland through its campuses and training centers in Charles County, St. Mary's County, and Calvert County.

History

In September 1958, Charles County Junior College, the predecessor to today's CSM, commenced evening at La Plata High School. Therefore, CSM is celebrating its fifty anniversary with a series of events throughout 2008. Soon after, the college commenced an apprenticeship program in 1960. In 1968, Charles County Community College began construction of the Career Education and Administration Building on what is now its main campus in La Plata, Maryland.

Academic Degree & Continuing Education Programs

The College of Southern Maryland offers more than 120 programs of study including Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, and Associate of Applied Science degree programs. Furthermore, CSM offers a wide range of continuing education certificates and career training programs such as computer programming and repair, truck driving, nursing or veterinary assistances to name a few.

Accreditation

CSM is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. Its business, physical therapy, and nursing programs have specialized accreditation by Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs, American Physical Therapy Association, and National League for Nursing, respectively.

Campus & Training Facilities

The Charles County facilities include the La Plata campus and a training center also in La Plata. In conjunction with the University of Maryland University College, CSM operates the Waldorf Center for Higher Education in Waldorf. The St. Mary's County campus is located in Leonardtown and a training center is located in Lexington Park. The Calvert County campus is located in Prince Frederick.

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Quick Facts

Location:
Mid-Atlantic
Setting:
Small Town Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad)

Students & Campus Life

Full Time Students:
56%
Athletic Programs:
Unavailable
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 6,020
Students Receiving Aid:
35%
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College of Southern Maryland - La Plata Degree Programs

Associate Degree Programs

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Certificate Programs

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College of Southern Maryland - La Plata Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 56%
Part-Time 44%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 66%
African-American 19%
Other 10%
Asian 3%
Hispanic 2%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 97%
Out-of-State 3%
Percent of Students International: 0%

College of Southern Maryland - La Plata Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-District In-State Out-of-State
Published Tuition and Fees:
 $ 2,708 $ 4,724 $ 6,020
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 2,256 $ 3,936 $ 5,016
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 451 $ 787 $ 1,003
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 2,869 13%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 1,201 13%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 911 8%  
Student Loans:
 $ 2,313 6%  
Any Aid:
   35%  

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