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Mount Mary University

Milwaukee, WI·Private nonprofit·703 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. financial aid brings net price below sticker; 58% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.

93%
Accept
703
Students
$18,295
Net Price
59%
Grad Rate
$43,000
Earnings
10 yr
$19,000
Debt

About This School

Mount Mary University is a private nonprofit institution located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with approximately 703 undergraduate students enrolled. Mount Mary University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 93%. The average net price after financial aid is $18,295 per year. The graduation rate is 59%, and the typical graduate earns $43,000 within 10 years of enrollment.

Mount Mary University is a private Catholic women's university in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. The university was founded in 1913 by the School Sisters of Notre Dame and was Wisconsin's first four-year, degree-granting Catholic college for women. Today, the university serves women at the undergraduate level and both women and men at the graduate level.

The numbers tell a mixed story here: a 93% acceptance rate and $18,295 average net price make this small Catholic women's university genuinely accessible, but a 59% graduation rate and 66% freshman retention rate suggest many students don't finish — worth asking hard questions about support and fit before enrolling. Median earnings of $43,000 a decade out are modest but pair reasonably well with the relatively low $19,000 median debt, so graduates who do complete their degrees aren't buried financially. Worth considering if you're drawn to a tight-knit, mission-driven environment in Milwaukee, but look closely at whether the programs you're interested in have strong completion and career outcomes specifically.

Founded
1913
Setting
Large city

Popular Programs

Biological Sciences14%
Business & Marketing12%
Psychology9%
Education9%
Visual & Performing Arts8%
Health Professions6%
Communications5%
English3%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average Composite1050

ACT Scores

Midpoint Composite19

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$34,390
Out-of-State Tuition
$34,390
Avg Net Price
$18,295
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants58%
Median debt at graduation$19,000

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
59%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
66%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$43,000
after enrollment
Median Debt
$19,000
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$19,000
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$37,500
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$43,000
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 2.3x

Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White31%
Black22%
Hispanic/Latino34%
Asian6%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (703 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Mount Mary University

2900 N. Menomonee River Pky

Milwaukee, WI 53222-4597

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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