Mount St. Mary's University
About Mount St. Mary's University
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Mount St. Mary's University is a private Catholic university in Emmitsburg, Maryland, in the Catoctin Mountains. It offers programs in business, biology, communications, and criminology, with a rural campus near the historic Gettysburg battlefield.
Founded
1808
Location
Emmitsburg, Maryland
Students
2,346
Institution
Private
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
73.8%
Moderately selective
Graduation Rate
65.4%
Near national average
Tuition
$48,630
Per year
Avg Net Price
$22,655
After financial aid
SAT Average
1176
Out of 1600
Median Earnings
$64,072
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Selective
73.8 out of 100 applicants get in
How to Apply
Test Policy
Test Optional
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Mount St. Mary's University accepts 73.8% of applicants and doesn't require standardized tests. Focus on your grades and personal statement, and you have a solid chance.
SAT Scores
1176/ 1600
ACT Scores
23/ 36
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Average
65.4% complete their degree within six years
Retention
70.8%
4-Year Grad
55%
6-Year Grad
61%
Teaching Quality
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
100%
$/Student
$10.1K
Class Size
Medium
55% of students graduate on time. That's above the national average, but researching academic support resources before you enroll is always a smart move.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$48,630
Annual Tuition
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
$15,050
Books & Supplies
$950
Total Cost of Attendance
$63,731
After Financial Aid
$22,655
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$11,603
Receive Grants
31.1%
Take Loans
51.1%
Don't let the $48,630 sticker price scare you. Most students pay around $22,655 after financial aid, a 53% discount. Families earning under $30K pay closer to $11,603.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Mount St. Mary's University fund their education.
While in School
31.1%
Get Grants
Free money
51.1%
Take Loans
Must repay
$82,573
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$25,391
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$269/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The $25,391 median debt is above average, but graduates earn $64K within ten years. The numbers suggest the investment pays off for most students.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Mount St. Mary's University.
Gender
50.3%
Female
50%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
1,768
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
578
Graduates
23.3%
First-Gen
20 yrs
Avg Age
5.7%
Age 25+
The campus has a balanced gender split (50% women, 50% men). 23.3% are first-generation college students.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Rural: Distant
Campus Quick Facts
1,768
Students
private
Institution
Small
Campus Size
Master's
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
Yes
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
Yes
ROTC
Yes
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Mount St. Mary's University fields 12 varsity teams with 853 student athletes, about 48% of the student body.
Division
NCAA
Division I without football
Conference
Metro Atlantic
The league its teams compete in
Varsity Sports
12
Biggest: Track & Cross Country
Student Athletes
853
48% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
58% / 42%
494
Men
359
Women
10
Men's Teams
11
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Mount St. Mary's Universityearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$64,072
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Business/Commerce, General
$47K
76 grads
1yr Earnings
Criminology
$43K
58 grads
1yr Earnings
Computer and Information Sciences, General
$58K
34 grads
1yr Earnings
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
$60K
32 grads
4yr Earnings
Research and Experimental Psychology
$34K
30 grads
1yr Earnings
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
—
28 grads
Earnings grow steadily here: $49K at six years, $52K at eight, and $64K by ten. Well above average at every stage.
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