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About Mount Mary University

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Mount Mary University is a private university in Milwaukee, WI, known for its womens college, arts and design focus, and milwaukee catholic university. With an acceptance rate of 69%, MU is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 155 students each year. MU is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1280–1400, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. MU offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $24,293 per year; the sticker price of $50,232 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Mount Mary University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

69%
Overall Accept Rate
3.75
Typical Admitted GPA
1340
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1280 – 1400 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Mount Mary University

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Essay Strategy
Mount Mary is a Catholic women's university with a strong focus on social justice and community engagement, so use your essays to directly connect your personal values or goals to how you see yourself contributing to that kind of mission-driven campus community.
Application Strategy
Admissions at Mount Mary pays close attention to why you specifically want a women's college experience, so make sure your application materials speak to that choice directly rather than treating Mount Mary as just another Milwaukee option.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Mount Mary University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$50k/yr$18.2k
30k-48k~$50k/yr$19.0k
48k-75k~$50k/yr$19.3k
75k-110k~$50k/yr$20.6k
110k+~$50k/yr$27.4k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

59%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$40k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
10:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
642
Undergrad Enrollment
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