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Mount Mary University

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 267
Religious affiliation Catholic
Student to faculty ratio 10 to 1
Acceptance rate 62%
Students retention rate 68%
On-time graduation rate 51%

Located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Mount Mary University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Mount Mary University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 10-to-1, Mount Mary University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at Mount Mary University is 68% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Wisconsin is 74%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Mount Mary University do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing
  • Women online

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

62.4%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$32,760

Cost of attendance at Mount Mary University in 2022 for students from Wisconsin.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Wisconsin's average $7,873
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$32,760

Cost of attendance at Mount Mary University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Wisconsin's average $15,679
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Mount Mary University received on average $20,006 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$20,006
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 100 72% $5,222 $522,243
Other Federal Grant 100 72% $6,308 $630,845
State Grant/Scholarships 99 71% $3,757 $371,899
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 126 91% $14,112 $1,778,111
Total Grant & Scholarships 139 100% $20,006 $2,780,855

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Mount Mary University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Mount Mary University students is 50.7%.

50.7%

  • asian 73.3% 11 students
  • African American 30.8% 12 students
  • white 66.0% 33 students
  • hispanic 56.0% 14 students
  • International Students 40.0% 2 students

Sport Conferences

  • Track and Cross Country Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Mount Mary University provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Mount Mary University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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