Overview

Mount St. Mary's University is a Comprehensive institution located in Emmitsburg, MD, in a rural setting.

Location & Contact

Address 16300 Old Emmitsburg Road
Emmitsburg, MD  21727
United States

Contact Mr. Eric M. Danielson
Director of Admissions
Email: admissions@msmary.edu
Phone: 301-447-5505
Fax: 301-447-5818

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business/commerce, General
Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies
Information Resources Management
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Computer And Information Systems Security/auditing/information Assurance
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Elementary Education And Teaching
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education
Social Science Teacher Education
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Family And Community Services
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Foreign Languages And Literatures, General
French Language And Literature
German Language And Literature
Latin Language And Literature
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences, Other
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Research And Experimental Psychology, Other
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Financial Forensics And Fraud Investigation
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Criminology
Economics, General
International Relations And Affairs
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Theology And Religious Vocations	Associate	Bachelors
Theology/theological Studies
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General
Visual And Performing Arts, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

5,421

Applied

3,896

Accepted

1,873

Enrolled

Female Admissions

2,994

Females Applied

2,177

Females Accepted

73%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

2,427

Males Applied

1,719

Males Accepted

71%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.4

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2 One recommendation
Recommended	Essay A minimum high school GPA of 3 Interview

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	March 1st	November 1st	No
Other early decision plan	December 1st	December 25th	No
Transfer	June 1st	Not reported	No

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading		520	660
SAT Math		510	620
ACT Composite		19	23

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

47,000

Private

Fees

1,630

Full-time student fees

15,050

Room & board

7,650

Room only

Financial Aid

37,850

Avg. Financial Aid Package

40,619

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

23,988

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,750

Avg. Loan Aid

23,619

Avg. Grant Aid

35,050

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

78%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

25%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,873

Total Undergrad students

4%

International Students

42%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	14.73%
Black or African American	21.54%
White or Caucasian	49.78%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.17%
Asian	3.05%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.28%
Two or more races	4.43%
Other	1.5%

Gender

Male (45.92%)

Female (54.08%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	70%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball		Division 1
Basketball		Division 1
Bowling		Division 1	No
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Equestrian Sports	No		No
Field Hockey	No	No	No
Golf		Division 1
Ice Hockey	No		No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		Division 1
Racquetball		No	No
Rugby	No	No	No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 1
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field		Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee	No		No
Volleyball	No	No	No
Water Polo		Division 1

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Bowling	No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Equestrian Sports	No		No
Field Hockey	No		No
Golf		Division 1
Ice Hockey	No	No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		Division 1
Racquetball		No	No
Rugby		Division 1
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		Division 1
Swimming And Diving		Division 1
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field		Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee	No		No
Volleyball	No		No
Water Polo		Division 1

Faculty

245

Total Faculty

13:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 133

Part-time - 112

Male - 143

Female - 102