Mount St. Mary's University

Emmitsburg, Maryland

Private nonprofitBachelor's to graduateFounded 1808Distant ruralSEVP certified

About

Mount St. Mary's University is a private Catholic university in unincorporated Frederick County, Maryland, in proximity to Emmitsburg. It has the largest Catholic seminary in the United States. Undergraduate programs are divided between the College of Liberal Arts, the Richard J. Bolte School of Business, and the School of Natural Science and Mathematics. "The Mount" has over 40 undergraduate majors, minors, concentrations, and special programs, as well as bachelor's/master's combinations in partnership with other universities, 8 master's programs, and 6 postgraduate certificate programs.

Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state): US$50,200
Estimated total for international students: US$65,861

Net price calculatormsmary.edu

International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates: 1,768
Graduate students: 578
International undergraduates: 5%
Students per teacher: 13 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate: 74%
SAT: Reading and writing 543–660 · Maths 503–620
ACT: 19–27

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 61%
Median earnings 10 years after starting: US$69,690

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (62)

Bachelor's degrees35 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBusiness/Commerce, GeneralChemistryClassics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsCommunication and Media StudiesComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementCriminologyData ScienceEconomicsEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEntrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsFine and Studio ArtsGermanic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsHealth Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, OtherHistoryHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesInternational Relations and National Security StudiesLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesMathematicsMulti-/Interdisciplinary Studies, GeneralMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchNeurobiology and NeurosciencesPhilosophyPolitical Science and GovernmentResearch and Experimental PsychologyRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSociologySports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTheological and Ministerial Studies

Master's degrees11 subjects

BiotechnologyBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyEducational Administration and SupervisionHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesPhilosophySpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTheological and Ministerial Studies

Post-baccalaureate certificates6 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesBiotechnologyBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsEducational Administration and SupervisionHuman Resources Management and ServicesStatistics

Graduate certificates10 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesBiotechnologyBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementEducational Administration and SupervisionHuman Resources Management and ServicesStatisticsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.