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Mount St. Mary's University

Mount St. Mary's University is a small, private institution located in Emmitsburg, md. Founded in 1808, Mount St. Mary's University offers undergraduate degrees in 63 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 1
undergraduates 1,824 undergraduates
cost $45,870
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Admissions

Will I get into Mount St. Mary's University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 79.6%
SAT score average 1146
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.4
Application fee N/A
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Mount St. Mary's University is known for one of its top majors: Business/Commerce, General. Their student-faculty ratio is 13:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
13 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Other
Social Sciences and Psychology
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Education and Teaching
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Computer Science and Information Technology

Popular majors

Business/Commerce, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Theological and Ministerial Studies
Accounting and Related Services
Research and Experimental Psychology
Criminology
Biology, General

Tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $45,870
Additional expenses
Room & board $14,320
Books & supplies $950
Other expenses $1,800
Cost of attendance* $62,940
Financial aid package $37,850
Estimated cost $25,090 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $45,870
Additional expenses
Room & board $14,320
Books & supplies $950
Other expenses $1,800
Cost of attendance* $62,940
Financial aid package $37,850
Estimated cost $25,090 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Mount St. Mary's University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,824, with gender binary students split 47% male and 53% female.

Total enrollment

2,499

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
37%
African American %
16%
Hispanic American %
11%
Asian %
2%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
31%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Mount St. Mary's University, student athletes compete in Division 1 sports.

Campus info

map 16300 Old Emmitsburg Road, Emmitsburg, MD 21727-7799
phone 301-447-6122
address https://msmary.edu/
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Mount St. Mary's University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Mount St. Mary's University?

Mount St. Mary's University is located in Emmitsburg, md.

What is the acceptance rate at Mount St. Mary's University? 

The acceptance rate for Mount St. Mary's University is 80%.

What’s the average GPA for Mount St. Mary's University?

The average high school GPA for Mount St. Mary's University students was 3.4.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Mount St. Mary's University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Mount St. Mary's University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $251,760.

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