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About Mount St. Mary's University

catholic liberal artssmall mountain campusmasters level programsbusiness and social sciencesaccessible admissions

Mount St. Mary's University is a private university in Emmitsburg, MD, known for its catholic liberal arts, small mountain campus, and masters level programs. With an acceptance rate of 80%, Mount St. Mary's University is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 459 students each year. Mount St. Mary's University is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1040–1250, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Mount St. Mary's University offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $37,879 per year; the sticker price of $61,410 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Mount St. Mary's University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

80%
Overall Accept Rate
1145
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1040 – 1250 (test optional)

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ACTScore range: 19 – 25

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Mount St. Mary's University

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Essay Strategy
Mount St. Mary's has a strong Catholic identity rooted in Marian devotion, so if faith, service, or values-driven leadership plays a role in your story, make that connection explicit in your essays or activities list. Admissions readers here notice when students genuinely engage with the mission rather than treating it as background noise.
Demonstrated Interest
Emmitsburg is a small, tight-knit campus town, and the school pays attention to who shows up in person. Schedule a visit or attend a virtual open house and follow up with a brief thank-you note to your admissions counselor, because personal connection carries real weight here.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Mount St. Mary's University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$61k/yr$11.6k
30k-48k~$61k/yr$20.1k
48k-75k~$61k/yr$21.9k
75k-110k~$61k/yr$27.2k
110k+~$61k/yr$31.3k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

58%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$49k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
2,029
Undergrad Enrollment
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