Mount Mary University
Mount Mary College MMU MMC
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53222-4597
Campus Vibe
Known for biology — close-knit campus
Mount Mary University is a private institution in Milwaukee with particular strength in biology and business. With an average SAT of 1050, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A small campus of 703 undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
59% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $48,745 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $18,295.
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News & Alerts
Mount Mary University Launches New Data Science Minor
Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.
Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27
The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.
Admissions
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
18.4%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$19,000
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
4
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (77)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
66%
- •66% first-year retention rate
- •Active student organizations
- •Engaged campus community
Mental Health Services
Counselor Ratio
1:350
24/7 Crisis Line
Yes
Free Sessions
12 per year
Avg Wait
5 days
Walk-in hours available weekdays
Disability Services
ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements
Dining
Rating
★★★★☆
Score
4/5
Meal Plan
$6,200/yr
Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •History Founding and name changes Mount Mary University traces its roots to 1872, when the School Sisters of Notre Dame established St.
- •In 1913, the school introduced a college curriculum and was renamed St.
- •It was the first four-year Catholic college for women in Wisconsin.
- •In 1926, the Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee requested that St.
- •On September 12, 1928, the cornerstone of the new campus was laid and the school was renamed Mount Mary College.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Housing and food costs are higher than national average