Mount St. Mary's University
Faith-based college · Emmitsburg, MD · 1,768 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
74%
Moderately selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1046–1280
ACT (middle 50%)
19–27
Average net price
$19,294
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$65,861
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
61%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Mount St. Mary's University?
Mount St. Mary's University accepts about 74 of every 100 applicants (74%), which makes it moderately selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1046 and 1280 on the SAT. A score at or above 1280 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1046, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 19–27.
The latest federal data says Mount St. Mary's University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Mount St. Mary's University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Mount St. Mary's University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $65,861 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $19,294 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $50,200 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$50,200
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$50,200
- Room & board$15,540
- Total cost of attendance$65,861
- Average net price after grants$19,294
Popular majors
Business, Social Sciences, Computer Science, Biology, Health Professions & Nursing.
Mount St. Mary's University FAQ
- What is Mount St. Mary's University's acceptance rate?
- 74% — moderately selective.
- What SAT score do you need for Mount St. Mary's University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1046–1280. Aim for 1280 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Mount St. Mary's University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 19–27.
- Is Mount St. Mary's University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Mount St. Mary's University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Mount St. Mary's University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Mount St. Mary's University cost?
- About $65,861 a year before aid; $19,294 on average after grants.
- What is Mount St. Mary's University's FAFSA school code?
- 002086. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Mount St. Mary's University receives your information.
- What is Mount St. Mary's University's graduation rate?
- 61% of students finish within six years.
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