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Mount St. Mary's University
Emmitsburg, MDPrivate NonprofitRural Setting
Less Selective • 74% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Mount St. Mary's University is a private nonprofit institution located in the rural setting of Emmitsburg, MD. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 1.8K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 74%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
1.8K (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
74% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Rural
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading543 - 660
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math503 - 620
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite19 - 27
1typical 50% range36
74%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing26% of degrees
Social Sciences16% of degrees
Biological Sciences9% of degrees
Health Sciences5% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $105,159
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $97,330
Earnings 5yr: $98,996
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $87,360
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $21,240
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $82,869
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $81,796
Earnings 5yr: $75,754
Debt: $19,500
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,062
Earnings 5yr: $58,540
Debt: $25,000
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,839
Earnings 5yr: $76,055
Debt: $21,500
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,543
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Criminology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,428
Earnings 5yr: $76,537
Debt: $27,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,630
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $23,250
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,669
Earnings 5yr: $52,280
Debt: $26,312
Sociology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,290
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Political Science and Government.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,507
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,677
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,086
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
History.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $50,563
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Theological and Ministerial Studies.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $46,316
Earnings 5yr: $62,307
Debt: N/A
Research and Experimental Psychology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $40,480
Earnings 5yr: $49,357
Debt: $21,500
Fine and Studio Arts.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $39,651
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $20,500
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$22,655
In-State Tuition$48,630
Out-of-State Tuition$48,630
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
31%
Pell Grants
51%
Take Loans
75%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$48,915
+31% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$64,072
Completion Signals
65%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
71%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,000
Est. Monthly Payment
$162/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
50%
Men50%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 50% men and 50% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
23%
Part-Time Share
5%
Avg Family Income
$98,288
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