Mount St. Mary's University

US News Rank: #72Emmitsburg, MD, 21727Setting: Rural

School Overview

Mount St. Mary's University is a private institution that was founded in 1808. In the 2026 edition of Best Colleges, Mount St. Mary's University is ranked No. #72 in Regional Universities North. It's also ranked No. #18 in Best Value Schools. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,833 (fall 2024), its setting is rural, and the campus size is 1,500 acres. The student-faculty ratio at Mount St. Mary's University is 13:1, and it utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Mount St. Mary's University accepts the Common Application and has a test-optional admissions policy. The school's tuition and fees are $50,200. Sixty-six percent of first-year students receive need-based financial aid, and the average net price for federal loan recipients is $22,614. The four-year graduation rate is 62%. Six years after graduation, the median salary for graduates is $48,915.Mount St. Mary's University is a private institution that was founded in 1808. In the 2026 edition of Best Colleges, Mount St. Mary's University is ranked No. #72 in Regional Universities North. It's also ranked No. #18 in Best Value Schools. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,833 (fall 2024), its setting is rural, and the campus size is 1,500 acres. The student-faculty ratio at Mount St. Mary's University is 13:1, and it utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Mount St. Mary's University accepts the Common Application and has a test-optional admissions policy. The school's tuition and fees are $50,200. Sixty-six percent of first-year students receive need-based financial aid, and the average net price for federal loan recipients is $22,614. The four-year graduation rate is 62%. Six years after graduation, the median salary for graduates is $48,915.+ Show More At-a-GlanceSettingRuralTuition & Fees$50,200Undergraduate Enrollment1,833Acceptance Rate74%Degrees offered:Bachelor’s DegreeVisit School Website16300 Old Emmitsburg Road, Emmitsburg, MD, 21727Work at this school? Claim it here

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Academics & Admissions

  • Acceptance Rate: 74%
  • SAT Range: 1046-1280
  • ACT Range: 19-27
  • High School GPA: 3.5
  • Graduation Rate (4yr): 62%
  • Student-Faculty Ratio: 13:01
  • Classes Under 20: 59%
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,833
  • Degrees Offered: Bachelor’s Degree

Cost & Financial Aid

  • Tuition & Fees: $50,200
  • Food & Housing: $15,540
  • Annual Cost: $22,614
  • Avg Need-Based Aid: $42,519

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