Mount St. Mary's University
Emmitsburg, Maryland · Private nonprofit, 4-year
At a glance
Average net price
$22,655
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
65.4%
Admission rate
74%
Undergrad size
1,768
In-state tuition
$48,630
Out-of-state tuition
$48,630
Cost of attendance
$63,731
Median earnings (10y)
$64,072
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,176
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- 70.8%
- Locale
- Rural
Programs breakdown
20 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by social sciences (28%), business (26%), stem (22%).
- STEM22%
- Health5%
- Business26%
- Humanities & arts15%
- Social sciences28%
- Trades & services4%
- Business25.8%~456 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Social sciences12.9%~228 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Computer science9.8%~173 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~162 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Education5.4%~96 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~96 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- ~88 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Psychology4.8%~85 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~70 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Communication3.3%~59 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~55 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History2.7%~48 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English2.3%~40 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~33 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics1.3%~22 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~18 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Theology0.8%~15 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~15 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~7 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~4 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General. | Bachelor's | 182 | $48,539 | $21,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 141 | $67,674 | — |
| Criminology. | Bachelor's | 98 | $38,014 | $27,000 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies. | Master's | 79 | $43,827 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 71 | $53,097 | $19,500 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 59 | $42,777 | $23,250 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 56 | $48,900 | $21,240 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other. | Bachelor's | 56 | — | $21,500 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 46 | $32,444 | $25,000 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | Bachelor's | 45 | — | — |
| Research and Experimental Psychology. | Bachelor's | 44 | $32,282 | $21,500 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 42 | $33,439 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 41 | $28,932 | $26,312 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Graduate certificate | 38 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 34 | $46,757 | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 34 | — | $27,000 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Bachelor's | 33 | — | $21,250 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 24 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Master's | 24 | — | — |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 24 | $36,241 | $27,000 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 22 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Master's | 20 | — | — |
| Biotechnology. | Master's | 19 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 18 | $29,329 | $27,000 |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | $20,500 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 13 | $33,912 | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Graduate certificate | 12 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 10 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Philosophy. | Master's | 9 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Graduate certificate | 8 | — | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Graduate certificate | 7 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master's | 7 | — | — |
| Biotechnology. | Graduate certificate | 7 | — | — |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Mount St. Mary's University
Mount St. Mary's University is a mid-sized institution located in Emmitsburg, Maryland, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 1,768 undergraduate students in a rural setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Social sciences, Computer science.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Mount St. Mary's University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $22,655 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $48,630 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $63,731 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 65.4%, a above-average completion outcome. 70.8% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $64,072 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Mount St. Mary's University confers degrees and certificates across 20 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Social sciences, Computer science. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by social sciences (28% of credentials), business (26% of credentials), stem (22% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Mount St. Mary's University accepts 74% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,176.
Location & campus
Set in Emmitsburg, Maryland (rural), Mount St. Mary's University draws students from across Maryland and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Mount St. Mary's University
Q.How much does Mount St. Mary's University cost?
The average net price at Mount St. Mary's University is $22,655 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $63,731.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University?
Mount St. Mary's University has a 6-year graduation rate of 65.4% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Mount St. Mary's University?
Mount St. Mary's University admits 74% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do Mount St. Mary's University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Mount St. Mary's University graduate earns $64,072 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Mount St. Mary's University?
Published tuition is $48,630 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Mount St. Mary's University located?
Mount St. Mary's University is located in Emmitsburg, Maryland (ZIP 21727).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Mount St. Mary's University at their official website.