Mount St. Mary's University
Emmitsburg, MD
1,817
Students
29,515
Avg. Financial Aid
Moderate
Admission Difficulty
64%
Acceptance Rate
Rural
Setting
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Overview
Mount St. Mary's University is a Comprehensive institution located in Emmitsburg, MD, in a rural setting.
Location & Contact
Address
16300 Old Emmitsburg Road
Emmitsburg, MD 21727
United States
Emmitsburg, MD 21727
United States
Contact
Mr. Eric M. Danielson
Director of Admissions
Email: admissions@msmary.edu
Phone: 301-447-5505
Fax: 301-447-5818
Director of Admissions
Email: admissions@msmary.edu
Phone: 301-447-5505
Fax: 301-447-5818
Majors & Degrees
| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Biochemistry |
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| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Accounting |
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| Business/commerce |
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| Entrepreneurship |
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| Information Resources Management |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Speech Communication And Rhetoric |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer And Information Sciences |
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| Computer And Information Systems Security |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Elementary Education |
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| Social Science Teacher Education |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English |
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| Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Family And Community Services |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| French |
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| German |
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| Spanish |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Health Professions Related |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Multi/interdisciplinary Studies Related |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental Studies |
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| Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Sport And Fitness Administration/management |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Security And Protective Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Financial Forensics And Fraud Investigation |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Criminology |
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| Economics |
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| International Relations And Affairs |
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| Political Science And Government |
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| Sociology |
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| Theology And Religious Vocations | Associate | Bachelors |
| Theology |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Visual And Performing Arts |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
6,130
Applied
3,937
Accepted
1,817
Enrolled
Female Admissions
3,726
Females Applied
2,381
Females Accepted
64%
Male Admissions
2,404
Males Applied
1,556
Males Accepted
65%
Applying
45
Application Fee
3.34
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Required |
Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2 One recommendation |
| Recommended |
Essay A minimum high school GPA of 3 Interview |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall freshmen | March 1st | Not reported | |
| Other early decision plan | December 1st | December 25th | |
| Transfer | June 1st | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score Accepted | 25th Percentile
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75th Percentile
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|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 550 | 500 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 530 | 470 | 590 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 19 | 24 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
39,975
Fees
1,375
Full-time student fees
13,075
Room & board
6,650
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
|---|---|
| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
Financial Aid
29,515
Avg. Financial Aid Package
32,667
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
30,128
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,723
Avg. Loan Aid
18,997
Avg. Grant Aid
24,811
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
74%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
23%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
1,817
Total Undergrad students
1%
International Students
43%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 10.76% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 16.92% |
| White or Caucasian | 62.8% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.86% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.22% |
| Two or more races | 4.09% |
| Other | 1.18% |
Gender
Male (47.83%)
Female (52.17%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Disabled housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 80% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Homecoming, Christmas Dance and Family Fest
Homecoming, Christmas Dance and Family Fest
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Mount Students for Life, CRUX - Outdoor Adventures, Campus Ministry Student Organization, FOCUS and Mount Chorale
Mount Students for Life, CRUX - Outdoor Adventures, Campus Ministry Student Organization, FOCUS and Mount Chorale
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | |
Division 1 | |
| Basketball | |
Division 1 | |
| Bowling | No | No | No |
| Cheerleading | No | Division 1 | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 1 | |
| Equestrian Sports | No | |
No |
| Field Hockey | No | No | No |
| Golf | No | Division 1 | |
| Gymnastics | No | Division 1 | |
| Ice Hockey | No | |
No |
| Lacrosse | No | Division 1 | |
| Racquetball | |
No | No |
| Rugby | No | |
No |
| Sand Volleyball | |
No | No |
| Soccer | |
Division 1 | |
| Softball | No | No | No |
| Swimming And Diving | No | Division 1 | |
| Tennis | |
Division 1 | |
| Track And Field | No | Division 1 | |
| Ultimate Frisbee | No | |
No |
| Volleyball | No | No | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 1 | |
| Bowling | No | Division 1 | |
| Cheerleading | No | Division 1 | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 1 | |
| Equestrian Sports | No | |
No |
| Field Hockey | |
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No |
| Golf | No | Division 1 | |
| Gymnastics | No | Division 1 | |
| Ice Hockey | No | No | No |
| Lacrosse | No | Division 1 | |
| Racquetball | |
No | No |
| Rugby | No | Division 1 | |
| Sand Volleyball | |
No | No |
| Soccer | No | Division 1 | |
| Softball | |
Division 1 | |
| Swimming And Diving | No | Division 1 | |
| Tennis | |
Division 1 | |
| Track And Field | No | Division 1 | |
| Ultimate Frisbee | No | |
No |
| Volleyball | No | |
No |
Faculty
208
Total Faculty
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 129
Part-time - 79
Male - 120
Female - 88