Overview
Student Population
Best Colleges Rank
| Location | Emmitsburg, Maryland |
| Online | msmary.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Rural Fringe |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Emmitsburg, Maryland, Mount St Mary's University is a small four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. The school has a religious affiliation with the Roman Catholic faith. In the most recent statistical year 4,620 prospective students applied, and 3,777 were granted admission. Of those admitted 532 enrolled in the school. 2,184 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 386 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $43,250 plus fees of $1,500. Mount St. Mary's University is ranked 495 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Mount St. Mary's University is rated within the top 47% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Mount St Mary's University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#495 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#339 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#7 in Best Colleges in Maryland
#3 in Best Private Colleges in Maryland
#458 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#7 in Best Value Colleges in Maryland
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 961/1185 |
| ACT | 19/25 |
| GPA | 3.36 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Mar 1, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 |
| Other Fees | $1,500 |
| Room and Board | $13,960 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,400 |
| Total One Year Cost | $61,410 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 27% |
| Social Sciences | 18% |
| Education | 8% |
| Communication | 8% |
| Biology | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=163462 IPEDS survey data for Mount St Mary's University.
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