Mount St. Mary's University
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. solid earnings of $56,600 within 10 years; generous financial aid cuts net price well below sticker.
About This School
Mount St. Mary's University is a private nonprofit institution located in Emmitsburg, Maryland with approximately 1,768 undergraduate students enrolled. Mount St. Mary's University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 74%. The average net price after financial aid is $22,655 per year. The graduation rate is 65%, and the typical graduate earns $56,600 within 10 years of enrollment.
Mount St. Mary's University is a private Catholic university in Emmitsburg, Maryland, United States. 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.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the 58% graduation rate and 71% freshman retention rate suggest a meaningful portion of students don't finish, which is worth asking hard questions about during any campus visit. On the positive side, median debt at graduation is a relatively low $15,000, and the Catholic liberal arts environment in rural Maryland suits students who want a tight-knit community with strong faith integration and a real seminary presence on campus. Worth considering if you're drawn to small-school culture and value manageable debt, but make sure you have a clear plan — this school rewards students who arrive with intention.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 3% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
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
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,768 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Mount St. Mary's University
16300 Old Emmitsburg Road
Emmitsburg, MD 21727-7799
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
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.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
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