Mount St. Mary's University

Emmitsburg, MD

Mount St. Mary's University

Emmitsburg, MD

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Tuition & Fees

$49,040

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
660
25th
520
75th
620
25th
510
75th
23
25th
19
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undergraduateRatios

46%

male

54%

female

12

students

1

faculty

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Admit Rate

71%

acceptance rate

Accepted 3,896
Declined 1,526
Total Received 5,422
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Enrollment

1,873

undergraduate students

626

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1808, Mount St. Mary's University is a private four-year Catholic university that is known for its strong programs in Business Administration, Education, and Nursing. It is located on a 1,500-acre campus in Emmitsburg, Maryland—12 miles south of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 2,499
Established in 1808
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Roman Catholic

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1,500-acre campus in Emmitsburg (population: 3,090), 12 miles from Gettysburg, PA, and 25 miles from Frederick; branch campus in Frederick. Major airports serve Baltimore (55 miles) and Washington, DC (60 miles); bus serves Gettysburg; train serves Baltimore.

  • Campus Setting: Small town

Mount St. Mary's University
16300 Old Emmitsburg Road
Emmitsburg, MD
21727

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
77%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
93%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

Fun Facts

  • On the Mount St. Mary's University campus in Emmitburg, Maryland, you'll find the Grotto, a serene spiritual space that includes a statue of the Our Lady of Lourdes, hundreds of candles, the Grotto stream, a statue of St. Bernadette, and benches for reflection.
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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
14%
Top 1/4
36%
Top 1/2
69%
Bottom 1/2
31%
Bottom 1/4
6%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
660
25th
520
75th
620
25th
510
75th
23
25th
19

Admissions Facts

Application fee $0
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
Common application accepted Yes
Application deadline (final deadline) March 1
School has early action program Yes
Early action program application deadline November 1
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Admit Rate

71%

acceptance rate

Accepted 3,896
Declined 1,526
Total Received 5,422

Admissions Factors

Required

Completion of college-preparatory program
Recommendations
Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Record
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies
Secondary School Rank

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Other
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors
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Financial Aid

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$34,803

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $47,240
Housing $7,500
Food $7,250
Additional fees $1,800
Books & supplies $950
Total $64,740
Average Financial Aid - $34,803
Total with Avg. Aid $29,937

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $2,709,856
State $1,512,766
Institutional $26,055,626
Other external $813,356
Total $31,091,604

Non-need-based

Federal $820,845
State $46,521
Institutional $9,567,789
Other external $690,365
Total $11,125,520
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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 301 447-5207
F: 301 447-5915
finaid@msmary.edu

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Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes yes
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Bowling yes
Golf yes yes
Lacrosse yes yes
Other sports yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Swimming and diving yes yes
Tennis yes yes

Club Sports - Men's

equestrian sports, hockey, rugby

Club Sports - Women's

equestrian sports, hockey, rugby

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, flag football, handball, horseshoes, karate, racquetball, softball, street hockey, swimming, tennis, volleyball, walleyball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference, Northeast Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes
Accounting and Related Services, Other yes
Applied Behavior Analysis yes
Art Teacher Education yes
Art/Art Studies, General yes
Biochemistry yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Biotechnology yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes
Business/Commerce, General yes
Chemistry, General yes
Computer and Information Sciences, General yes
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance yes
Criminology yes
Data Science, General yes
Divinity/Ministry yes
Economics, General yes
Educational Leadership and Administration, General yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies yes
Family and Community Services yes
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General yes
French Language and Literature yes
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other yes
Health/Health Care Administration/Management yes
History, General yes
International Relations and Affairs yes
Mathematics, General yes
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other yes
Music Teacher Education yes
Neuroscience yes
Philosophy yes yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Research and Experimental Psychology, Other yes
Secondary Education and Teaching yes
Social Science Teacher Education yes
Sociology, General yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Special Education and Teaching, Other yes
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management yes yes
Theology/Theological Studies yes yes
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Business
  2. Biology
  3. Psychology

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Self-designed majors
  • Weekend College

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-theology

2,499

total students

NA%

in-state

NA%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

75%

1,873
students

Female
54%
1,013

Male
46%
860

25%

626
students

Female
46%
290

Male
54%
336

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

92%

1,719
students

Female
53%
918

Male
47%
801

8%

154
students

Female
62%
95

Male
38%
59

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Student Break-down

4%
Nonresident aliens
21%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
14%
Hispanic/Latino
50%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
4%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

78

Transfer applicants enrolled

4%

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.50
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Not Required/Recommended
High school transcript Required of Some
Interview Recommended of All
Standardized test scores Not Required/Recommended
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: June 1

Spring: December 1

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

90

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 10
Countries most often represented Australia
Cameroon
Canada
China
Colombia
Peru
Special services offered for international applicants Special counselors/advisors
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