About Mount St Mary’s University

Founded in 1808, Mount St Mary’s University. is a Private college. Located in Maryland, which is a city setting in Maryland, the campus itself is Town. The campus is home to 1,729 full time undergraduate students, and 457 full time graduate students.

The Mount St Mary’s University Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 12:1. There are 130 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Mount St Mary’s University include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate61%
Application Deadline
Application Fee45
SAT Range940-1160
ACT Range19-24

Admissions at are considered Selective, with ,11% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 7 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

72% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 37% were in the top quarter, and 14% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Mount St Mary’s University.

0%
“We”re apathetic”
100%
“We know about current events and vote”
0%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
0%
“Sometimes, but not often”
100%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
0%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
0%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
100%
“I feel extremely safe”
0%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
100%
“We bought the gear”
0%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
100%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
0%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
0%
“They keep regular office hours”
100%
“They”re always available”
100%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
0%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
0%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
0%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
100%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
0%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
100%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
100%
“We know about current events and vote”
0%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
0%
“Sometimes, but not often”
100%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
0%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
0%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
100%
“I feel extremely safe”
0%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
100%
“We bought the gear”
0%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
100%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
0%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
0%
“They keep regular office hours”
100%
“They”re always available”
100%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
0%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
0%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
0%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
100%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
0%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
100%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”

Mount St Mary’s University REVIEWS

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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    28 Students rated on-campus housing 3.7 stars. 4 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    17 Students rated off-campus housing 2.8 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    29 Students rated campus food 3.4 stars. 21 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    29 Students rated campus facilities 3.9 stars. 17 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    29 Students rated class size 4.8 stars. 83 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    29 Students rated school activities 4 stars. 38 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    29 Students rated local services 3.4 stars. 17 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    29 Students rated academics 3.6 stars. 17 % gave the school a 5.0.

What's your overall opinion of Mount St Mary’s University?

1 Students rated Mount St Mary’s University

Tifayene - 08/05/2021

Although I haven’t attended any classes yet, it seems like a nice college but very expensive even with FAFSA and awards. Although it can be hard to reach individuals in offices. The acceptance rate is quite low as well so I guess I was lucky to be accepted. So in general very expensive with low chance of being accepted. And if you do get accepted make sure you filled out your FAFSA but tuition is very expensive.

Mount St Mary’s University FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Mount St Mary’s University?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Mount St Mary’s University is 61%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    Students - The only advice I would give is follow your heart. Go to the college that you feel will give you the best experience overall. Try not to focus on what everyone around you is telling you to do, but do what is best for you. You know yourself more than anyone else around you does. And parents, you've had your child for 18 years. You want them to be the best person they can be, and you want them to succeed. But let this decision be theirs. Let them know your opinion, but try not to force anything on them. It's their life. Let them be who they want to be. I promise you that they will be able to succeed on their own. You raised them well. Be proud.

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  3. Describe the students at your school.

    My classmates are intelligent and caring people; we always help eachother if one does not understand a subject.

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  4. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    The cost to attend.

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  5. What's unique about your campus?

    I consider the professors the best part of the school

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  6. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    The Mount is one giant, awesome, lovable, goofy family.

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  7. What kind of person should attend this school?

    Someone who is looking for a small, personal, and friendly learning and social experience.

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  8. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    The sense of community is overwhelmingly special and unique to the Mount.

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  9. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    The kind of person that should not attend school is a lazy, non successful individual. One who slacks off, doesn't care about school work, never gets assignments completed on time, and one who doesn't take things seriously should not attend Mount St. Mary's University. Students who go to this school do not one individuals that will attend to this school to just drink and to have fun. Studying and getting an education is the key that all students here worry about first.

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  10. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    I brag about the relationships I have with my friends and my teachers.

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  11. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    My school is best known for its succesful students and for the contributions and work they make to the community.

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  12. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    I wish I had known how to manage my time wisely. If you are able to manage your time well, then you can get a lot done and still have plenty of time left over for fun.

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  13. What is your overall opinion of this school?

    The Mount is the best decision I ever made. I came here a shy and reserved freshmen, and now 3.5 years later am leaving as a confident and outgoing senior. This is in large part due to the support of the people I've met here, who have advised me, supported me, challenged me and pushed me to grow in many different ways throughout my time here! Everyone here is so nice and helpful. The Mount has about 1,700 undergraduate students. I think it is the perfect size. I know tons of people, who are all involved in different things. But at the same time, there are some people who I have said maybe one or two words to in 3 years, and there are (many) instances where I'm remarking that I've never seen some of these people before! This is a tight-knit community, but there's always tons of people I don't know. Everyone who goes to the Mount is proud and happy to go here. This is one of those schools where if you mention to someone that you attend the Mount, their reaction will be "Oh I know so-and-so who went there. He absolutely loved it and raves about it!" Emmitsburg leaves something to be desired, but the Mount staple is the Otts Pub: great, cheap food and they love the Mount students. Also, Frederick is 15-20 minutes away and there is always tons of things to do there and a great bar scene. Historic Gettysburg is 10-15 minutes away and there's good food and good sight-seeing things to do!

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  14. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    The most frustrating thing is that there is limited access to transportation.

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  15. Is the stereotype of students at your school accurate?

    No! Students have many diverse financial backgrounds here at the Mount. Many of us have generous scholarships & Financial Aid.

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  16. What are the academics like at your school?

    We have small class sizes, and there are NO GA's or TA's. Our professors are scholars in their fields, so you learn from the best of the best! Your professors know your name within the first week, and it's not uncommon to get the professor's cell phone numbers for if you ever have a homework or exam question. I stay in contact with my profesors, and because they know me so well, they'll be amazing references for when I graduate. When the final Harry Potter movie came out in July '11, I had e-mails from professors (one of which was from my Freshman Seminar teacher), asking my thoughts on the movie, telling me their opinion, etc. I've been to barbeques, chili nights, s'mores nights and gone out to eat with professors & the rest of the class. They make the effort to know you, because they WANT to. They want you to come see them during office hours! Our liberal arts curriculum has been a lot of fun for me. It is cool to see how it all connects. Some classes weren't my favorite, but overall, I've enjoyed them!

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  17. What are the most popular student activities/groups?

    Our Campus Activities office is A-MAZING. We have annual traditions such as Tiki Dance, Crab Feast where for $1 you get 5 crabs (that's how you tell who is from MD and who is not, if they know how to eat crabs!), they bring acts from Comedy Central to campus, a hypnotist VH1 proclaims is the best in the world (and he is- it's a riot!), Homecoming weekend is big here as well! It's impossible to be bored here! We are Divison 1 and basketball is big here! Our home games are always packed and loud. I met all my friends through my residence hall, classes, clubs I'm involved in. There is no Greek life here, and I don't think we suffer because of it. This isn't a suitcase school, kids stay on the weekends because we have fun. A lot of kids do drink and party on weekend, but there's no pressure. If you don't want to party, you don't have to. There's tons of other stuff to do.

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  18. What is the stereotype of students at your school?

    I'd say a stereotype is that we're all rich Maryland kids.

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  19. What is the stereotype of students at your school? Is this stereotype accurate?

    That we are all rich MD kids. Not true! The Mount gives lots of scholarships..

    Read all  1 answers

Student Body

Students

54%

female

46%

male

1,729

Total Undergrad Enrollment

457

Total Grad Students

47%

Out-Of-State

50%

In-State

3%

International

Organizations

70

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

60%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
3%
% Black or African-American
13%
% Hispanic/Latino
10%
% White or Caucasian
68%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

100% of students attending Mount St Mary’s University receive some sort of financial aid. 25% were awarded federal grants. While 69% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$39,000

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,300

Books and Supplies

$12,610

Room and Board

52,910

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$25,430
$30 - $48K
$26,426
$48 - $75K
$29,920
$75 - $110K
$31,858
$110K & UP
$31,420

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