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Mount Mary University

Mount Mary College MMU MMC

Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53222-4597

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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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.

Established
1913
Type
Private women's university
Division
Division III

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93%Acceptance
1050SAT Avg
703Students
10:1Student:Faculty
59%Grad Rate
$48,745Earnings 10yr
$18,295Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate93.3%

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 19
1624

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$34,390
Room & Board$10,120
Books & Supplies$1,442
Total Cost of Attendance$47,328
Average Net Price$18,295
Median Debt at Graduation$25,288
Monthly Payment (10yr)$268

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$17,470
$30–48K$17,079
$48–75K$18,312
$75–110K$20,665
$110K+$20,654

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

18.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.1%/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)

1

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

0

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

1

Drug Arrests

1

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%

Below Average

Student Body

Undergrads
703
Gender Split
100% / 0%
Women / Men
First Generation
39%
Pell Grant Recipients
58%

Race & Ethnicity

White 31%
Black 22%
Hispanic 34%
Asian 6%
Two+ 2%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate58.9%
Freshman Retention65.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$40,421
10 Years$48,745

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

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

107Above Average

Estimated from WI state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Milwaukeepop. 570K
7 mi(12 min)
Chicagopop. 2.7M
85 mi(147 min)
Indianapolispop. 880K
248 mi(430 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

MKE Milwaukee11 mi
ORD Chicago O'Hare76 mi
DTW Detroit245 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA862 mi · ~24h 54m drive
New York, NY739 mi · ~21h 21m drive
Hartford, CT787 mi · ~22h 44m drive
Providence, RI850 mi · ~24h 33m drive
Albany, NY723 mi · ~20h 53m drive
Syracuse, NY599 mi · ~17h 18m drive
Rochester, NY525 mi · ~15h 10m drive
Buffalo, NY463 mi · ~13h 23m drive
Philadelphia, PA699 mi · ~20h 12m drive
Pittsburgh, PA452 mi · ~13h 3m drive
Harrisburg, PA606 mi · ~17h 30m drive
Newark, NJ730 mi · ~21h 5m drive
Washington, DC641 mi · ~18h 31m drive
Baltimore, MD648 mi · ~18h 43m drive
Atlanta, GA674 mi · ~19h 28m drive
Charlotte, NC664 mi · ~19h 11m drive
Raleigh, NC710 mi · ~20h 31m drive
Miami, FL1275 mi · ~36h 50m drive
Orlando, FL1070 mi · ~30h 55m drive
Tampa, FL1090 mi · ~31h 29m drive
Nashville, TN482 mi · ~13h 55m drive
New Orleans, LA914 mi · ~26h 24m drive
Richmond, VA676 mi · ~19h 32m drive
Chicago, IL85 mi · ~2h 27m drive
Detroit, MI258 mi · ~7h 27m drive
Minneapolis, MN291 mi · ~8h 24m drive
St. Louis, MO327 mi · ~9h 27m drive
Kansas City, MO438 mi · ~12h 39m drive
Indianapolis, IN248 mi · ~7h 10m drive
Columbus, OH338 mi · ~9h 46m drive
Cleveland, OH342 mi · ~9h 53m drive
Milwaukee, WI7 mi · ~12 min drive
Dallas, TX856 mi · ~24h 44m drive
Houston, TX1005 mi · ~29h 2m drive
Austin, TX1034 mi · ~29h 52m drive
San Antonio, TX1107 mi · ~31h 59m drive
Los Angeles, CA1736 mi · ~50h 9m drive
San Francisco, CA1832 mi · ~52h 55m drive
San Diego, CA1731 mi · ~50h drive
Seattle, WA1681 mi · ~48h 34m drive
Portland, OR1708 mi · ~49h 21m drive
Denver, CO907 mi · ~26h 12m drive
Phoenix, AZ1457 mi · ~42h 5m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1233 mi · ~35h 37m drive
Honolulu, HI4224 mi · ~122h 2m drive
Upper Midwest / Northeast (cold winters, warm summers)

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