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.
The staff and faculty at CSM work closely with a diverse student population to provide a rich variety of educational options. CSM is a leader among Maryland community colleges in offering courses which meet the busy schedules of our students, including weekend and evening online classes, and Web-hybrid courses which offer a mix of online and traditional classroom face-to-face instruction. CSM strives to create a global education program, yet remains a local college that has a real stake in supporting our community's academic, professional, and self-enrichment pursuits.
CSM offers courses at four campus locations in Southern Maryland for your convenience.
The College of Southern Maryland (formerly Charles County Community College) is a public, regional community college with campuses in Charles County, St. Mary's County, and Calvert County.
Charles County includes both the La Plata Campus in LaPlata, the Waldorf Center in Waldorf and the Industrial Training Center in La Plata, Maryland. The St. Mary's County campus is located in Leonardtown with a training center in Lexington Park, and the Calvert County Campus is located in Prince Frederick.
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. Additionally, many certificates and letters or recognition are offered, especially in areas of vocational training.
The College of Southern Maryland currently has 5 intercollegiate men's teams and 5 intercollegiate women's teams that compete in the NCJAA Division III. The school mascot is the hawk, hence all of the athletic teams have "Hawks" on their jerseys. The men's teams include baseball, basketball, golf, soccer and tennis. The women's team includes basketball, lacrosse, soccer, softball, tennis and volleyball. The college also has a cheerleading team.
In 1958 the Charles County Community College (later CSM) was established with evening classes at the former La Plata High School. In 1968, construction began on a permanent 173-acre site on Mitchell Road. This, the original campus of CSM, houses a large indoor pool, a fine arts center with a 400-seat theater, high-tech computer laboratories, outdoor and indoor sports facilities, a bookstore, a fitness center, a cafeteria, a distance learning center, and a state-of-the-art conference center.
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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-District | In-State | Out-of-State |
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 2,650 | $ 4,608 | $ 5,789 |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 2,208 | $ 3,840 | $ 4,824 |
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 442 | $ 768 | $ 965 |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 2,407 | 9% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 695 | 7% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 730 | 5% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 2,445 | 4% | |
Any Aid: |
22% |
