Mount St. Mary's University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Town: Fringe
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,483
Religious affiliation	Catholic
Student to faculty ratio	14 to 1
Acceptance rate	82%
Students retention rate	77%
On-time graduation rate	62%

Located in Emmitsburg, Maryland, Mount St. Mary's 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.

The acceptance rate of 82% indicates that Mount St. Mary's University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Mount St. Mary's University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 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 14-to-1, Mount St. Mary's University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The student-to-faculty ratio at Mount St. Mary's University is 14-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Maryland is 13-to-1, while the national average is 12-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

Mount St. Mary's University boasts an impressive student retention rate of 77% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 76% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

81.8%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$44,750

Cost of attendance at Mount St. Mary's University in 2022 for students from Maryland.

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

Maryland's average	$9,814
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$44,750

Cost of attendance at Mount St. Mary's 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.

Maryland's average	$22,808
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Mount St. Mary's University received on average $34,403 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.

$34,403

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	220	34%	$4,907	$1,079,524
Other Federal Grant	487	75%	$3,077	$1,498,595
State Grant/Scholarships	132	20%	$5,662	$747,338
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	647	100%	$30,932	$20,012,881
Total Grant & Scholarships	647	100%	$34,403	$22,258,814

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Mount St. Mary's 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 St. Mary's University students is 61.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 63.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 59.0%.

61.5%

asian 83.3% 15 students
African American 49.4% 43 students
white 65.4% 208 students
hispanic 62.8% 32 students
Mixed Race 40.7% 11 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Northeast Conference
Basketball Northeast Conference
Track and Cross Country Northeast Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Mount St. Mary's University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Mount St. Mary's 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

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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