Mount St. Mary's University
Emmitsburg, MD · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · Rural
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About Mount St. Mary's University
Mount St. Mary's University is a private Catholic university in Emmitsburg, Maryland, United States. It has the largest Catholic seminary in the United States. Undergraduate programs are divided between the College of Liberal Arts, the Richard J. Bolte School of Business, and the School of Natural Science and Mathematics. "The Mount" has over 40 undergraduate majors, minors, concentrations, and special programs, as well as bachelor's/master's combinations in partnership with other universities, 8 master's programs, and 6 postgraduate certificate programs.
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74%
Acceptance
$22,655
Net price
1,768
Enrollment
65%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
74%
Acceptance rate
1,176
SAT average
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ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$22,655
Average net price
$48,630
In-state tuition
$48,630
Out-of-state tuition
$15,050
Room & board
$950
Books & supplies
$63,731
Total cost of attendance
31%
Students receiving Pell grants
51%
Students with federal loans
$25,391
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
Popular Majors
After Graduation
$64,072
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$48,915
Median earnings (6 yrs)
65%
Graduation rate
71%
Retention rate
87%
Earn more than a HS grad
$10,126
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
1,768
Total enrollment
5%
Part-time
20
Avg. age at entry
23%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
Mount St. Mary's University FAQ
Is Mount St. Mary's University a public or private school?
Mount St. Mary's University is a private nonprofit institution located in Emmitsburg, MD.
What is the acceptance rate at Mount St. Mary's University?
Mount St. Mary's University has an acceptance rate of 74%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
How much does Mount St. Mary's University cost?
The average annual net price at Mount St. Mary's University is $22,655 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $48,630.
What is the graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University?
About 65% of students at Mount St. Mary's University complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do Mount St. Mary's University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, Mount St. Mary's University students earn a median of $64,072 per year.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Mount St. Mary's University?
Admitted students at Mount St. Mary's University have an average SAT score of 1,176. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.
How many students attend Mount St. Mary's University?
Mount St. Mary's University enrolls about 1,768 students.
Campus
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