Mount St. Mary's University: Review & Facts

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Mount St. Mary's University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 2,460 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1808 and is the only college located in Emmitsburg, Maryland.

The Mount is affiliated with Roman Catholic Church.

Academic Offerings

Mount St. Mary's University will give you the opportunity to get a bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, or postmaster certificate.

Majors
Offered
53
The Mount follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and provides 53 majors. The most popular concentrations are Business, Management, Sociology and Anthropology, Education, and Psychology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Mount St. Mary's University student retention rate is relatively low at 68% (close to Maryland average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
68%
Fair
The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is average: 64%.

Student to faculty ratio at Mount St. Mary's University is pretty good -- 13:1. Learn more details about faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition price is extremely high, about $44,400 a year. The additional fees at The Mount beyond tuition are around $1,600; this comes to $46,000 per academic year.

Read the details about The Mount additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
80%
Easy
According to recent data, 4,346 applications were submitted and 3,458 were accepted, so it is easy to enroll at this school.

This college might accept dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Read more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at The Mount in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$7,300
High
Mount St. Mary's University provides a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at The Mount, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
F
Unsafe
The Mount provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 1,500 students, which provides a good on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is a bit high - about $7,300 per academic year.

Army ROTC programs are available at Mount St. Mary's University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, The Mount appears to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Mount St. Mary's University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Mount St. Mary's University
16300 Old Emmitsburg Road
Emmitsburg, Maryland
21727-7799, USA
Mount St. Mary
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