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Mount St. Mary's University

Mount St. Mary's

Emmitsburg, Maryland 21727-7799

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Mount St. Mary's University is a private institution in Emmitsburg with particular strength in business and computer science. With an average SAT of 1141, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.8K undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.

58% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $64,072 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $24,987.

Established
1808
Motto
Spes Nostra
Mascot
Emmit S. Burg
Type
Private university and seminary
Conference
Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) since 2022–2023
Division
Division II

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72%Acceptance
1141SAT Avg
1,806Students
12:1Student:Faculty
58%Grad Rate
$64,072Earnings 10yr
$24,987Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Mount St. Mary's University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate71.9%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1141

Reading & Writing
520660
Math
510620

ACT Score Range

Composite
1923

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

71.9%

Trend

SAT Avg

1141

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$47,240
Room & Board$14,750
Books & Supplies$950
Total Cost of Attendance$62,078
Average Net Price$24,987
Median Debt at Graduation$25,391
Monthly Payment (10yr)$269

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$14,674
$30–48K$18,842
$48–75K$24,088
$75–110K$27,028
$110K+$31,050

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$24,987

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

4000.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

11

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (63)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,806
Gender Split
54% / 46%
Women / Men
First Generation
23%
Pell Grant Recipients
27%

Race & Ethnicity

White 50%
Black 22%
Hispanic 15%
Asian 3%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 5%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate58.0%
Freshman Retention70.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$48,915
8 Years$58,069
10 Years$64,072

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$51,800
Men
$64,900

Rankings

U.S. News
#24

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

113High

Estimated from MD state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Baltimorepop. 570K
48 mi(83 min)
Washingtonpop. 690K
56 mi(97 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
118 mi(205 min)

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