Mount St. Mary's University

Emmitsburg, MD

Mount St. Mary's University

Emmitsburg, MD

Tuition & Fees

$42,545

$42,545

not including room and board

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
4%
600-699
20%
500-599
50%
400-499
26%
700-800
4%
600-699
28%
500-599
48%
400-499
20%
700-800
1%
600-699
12%
500-599
38%
400-499
40%
300-399
9%
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30-36
14%
24-29
14%
18-23
41%
12-17
27%
6-11
4%
24-29
33%
18-23
33%
12-17
33%
Below 6
1%
30-36
3%
24-29
34%
18-23
38%
12-17
25%
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undergraduateRatios

49%

male

51%

female

1

teacher

12

students

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Moderately Selective

68%

acceptance rate

Accepted 3,721
Declined + 1,741
Total Received 5,462
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Private (nonprofit)

1,889

undergraduate students

518

graduate students

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Lists & Rankings

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Business
  2. Biology
  3. Psychology
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Codes

SAT 5421
ACT 1726

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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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Location

School Facts

Mount Saint Mary's University, is the second oldest Catholic university in the United States. Founded in 1808 as a men's college, it adopted coeducation in 1972. Its 1,500-acre campus is located in Emmitsburg, 12 miles south of Gettysburg, PA.

Public/private Private (nonprofit)
Campus Enrollment 2,407
Established in 1808
Coeducational Coeducational College, Became Coeducational College
Religious affiliation Roman Catholic
Accredited by •  IACBE (International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education)
•  MSCHE (Middle States Commission on Higher Education)
•  NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education)

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Emmitsburg, MD

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.

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

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
77%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
93%
Percent of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age
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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%
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
4%
600-699
20%
500-599
50%
400-499
26%
700-800
4%
600-699
28%
500-599
48%
400-499
20%
700-800
1%
600-699
12%
500-599
38%
400-499
40%
300-399
9%
composite english math
30-36
14%
24-29
14%
18-23
41%
12-17
27%
6-11
4%
24-29
33%
18-23
33%
12-17
33%
Below 6
1%
30-36
3%
24-29
34%
18-23
38%
12-17
25%

Admissions Facts

Application fee $45
Common application accepted no
Application deadline March 1
School has early decision program no
School has early action program yes
Early action program application deadline November 1
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Recommended
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Moderately Selective

68%

acceptance rate

Accepted 3,721
Declined + 1,741
Total Received 5,462

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Secondary school record

Important

Character/ personal qualities
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
Standardized test scores

Considered

Class rank
Interview
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

Not Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Geographical residence
Minority affiliation
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency

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Admissions Contact

Michael Post
Vice President for Enrollment Management
P: 800 448-4347
F: 301 447-5860
admissions@msmary.edu

Financial Aid

75%

Of students' needs
were fully met

$30,494.00

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $41,170
Room & board $13,720
Additional fees $1,375
Books & supplies $1,300
Total $57,565
Average Financial Aid - $30,494
Total with Avg. Aid $27,071

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 Aid Deadline

FAFSA
March 1

Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Office

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

Financial Aid Officer

David Reeder
Director of Financial Aid
reeder@msmary.edu

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Varsity Sports

M W
baseball
basketball
bowling
cross-country
diving
golf
lacrosse
soccer
softball
swimming
tennis
track and field (indoor)
track and field (outdoor)

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 Directors

Lynne Robinson (men's)
Director Of Athletics
email

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference, Northeast Conference
Mascot
Emmit S. Burg
School colors
blue and white

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Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting
Biochemistry
Biology
Biotechnology/Management
Business
Chemistry
Communication Studies
Computer Science
Criminal Justice
Cybersecurity
Economics
Education
Elementary Education
English
Entrepreneurship
Environmental Science
Fine Arts
Forensic Accounting
French
German
Health Administration
Health Sciences
History
Human Services
Information Systems
Instructional Leadership
Interdisciplinary Studies/Student-Designed
International Studies
Liberal Studies
Mathematics
Philosophical Studies
Philosophy
Philosophy/Politics/Economics
Political Science
Psychology
Social Studies Education
Sociology
Spanish
Sport Management
Sports Management
Theology
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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

2,407

total students

59%

in-state

41%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

78%

1,889
students

Female
51%
961

Male
49%
928

22%

518
students

Female
48%
248

Male
52%
270

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

91%

1,727
students

Female
52%
893

Male
48%
834

9%

162
students

Female
42%
68

Male
58%
94

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Student Break-down

< 1%
Nonresident aliens
15%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
12%
Hispanic/Latino
59%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
5%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

50%

Transfer applicants accepted

58%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

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

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: June 1

Spring: December 1

Transfer Credits

Maximum transfered

90

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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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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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

International Student Contact

Grant E. Henry
Admissions Counselor
301 447-5028
g.e.henry@msmary.edu

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