Mount St. Mary's University
Emmitsburg, MD
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,009
Graduate Enrollment: 515
Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
Roman Catholic
Campus Details
Town: Fringe (in urban cluster up to 10 miles from an urbanized area)
Four-year, small, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 81.75%
Male/Female: 45% / 55% (2017)
First generation college students: 23.3% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 6.0% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.4% (2003)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 70.4% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 56.5% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 43.6% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 35.4% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 52.4%
Black: 21.0%
Hispanic: 13.5%
Asian: 3.1%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.4%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.5%
2+ races: 5.1%
Non-resident alien: 3.0%
Unknown race: 1.1%
Black: 21.0%
Hispanic: 13.5%
Asian: 3.1%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.4%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.5%
2+ races: 5.1%
Non-resident alien: 3.0%
Unknown race: 1.1%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $58,866
In-State tuition: $44,750Out-of-State tuition: $44,750
Estimated books and supplies: $1,300 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $13,960 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $1,400 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $7,500 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $1,400 (2022)
Average Family Income: $106,194 (2017)
Median Family Income: $82,574 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 26.7%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 53.3%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $25,391 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $269 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $17,324 |
| $30k-48k | $20,799 |
| $48k-75k | $22,627 |
| $75k-110k | $24,682 |
| $110k+ | $29,564 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 55%6-year graduation rate: 61%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 96.2% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $25,391 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $5,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $16,000 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $18,875 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 79.4% (2015) |
| @3 year | 80.7% (2017) |
| @5 year | 91.5% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 61.6% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 72.8% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $40,743 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $57,467 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 25 | $26,312 | $279 | $33,424 ($2,785) | $50,789 ($4,232) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 11 | $21,240 | $242 | $52,004 ($4,334) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | 5 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 14 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 23 | $23,250 | $246 | $44,813 ($3,734) | |
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 34 | $353 | $49,022 ($4,085) | ||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 3 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 7 | $49,733 ($4,144) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 15 | $25,000 | $257 | $40,996 ($3,416) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business/Commerce, General. | 89 | $21,500 | $249 | $45,799 ($3,817) | $64,783 ($5,399) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 84 | $236 | $66,794 ($5,566) | $85,776 ($7,148) | |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 24 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 33 | $19,500 | $207 | $59,368 ($4,947) | $67,143 ($5,595) |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Human Resources Management and Services. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Management Information Systems and Services. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 18 | $27,000 | $286 | $33,198 ($2,767) | $35,842 ($2,987) |
| Master's Degree | Biotechnology. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 13 | $21,250 | $201 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 18 | $35,357 ($2,946) | $50,439 ($4,203) | ||
| Master's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 15 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy. | 8 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Philosophy. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 10 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 22 | $41,078 ($3,423) | $58,279 ($4,857) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Research and Experimental Psychology. | 23 | $21,500 | $228 | $34,481 ($2,873) | $46,052 ($3,838) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 12 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminology. | 35 | $27,000 | $286 | $39,976 ($3,331) | $59,772 ($4,981) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Economics. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | International Relations and National Security Studies. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 19 | $27,000 | $286 | $28,849 ($2,404) | $39,241 ($3,270) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 33 | $27,000 | $286 | $34,055 ($2,838) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 11 | $20,500 | $217 | ||
| Master's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 18 | $101,369 ($8,447) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other. | 19 | $21,500 | $228 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $72,468Full time faculty: 100%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 14.0
School's endowment start of year: $54,459,144 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $64,126,845 (2022)