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Mount St. Mary's University

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Overview

Mount St. Mary's University is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium town of Emmitsburg, Maryland, United States. This institution also has a branch campus in Baltimore and Washington. Founded in 1808, Mount St. Mary's University (MSMU) is a coeducational institution and is officially accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. MSMU offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, such as bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details or use the website search engine below. This 218-year-old US higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The institution reports an acceptance rate of 80-89%. It is considered a least selective. International students are welcome to apply. MSMU also provides students with several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.

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Control

Mount St. Mary's University's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Mount St. Mary's University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Mount St. Mary's University' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

Mount St. Mary's University's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateleast selective

Identity

Name
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Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym MSMU
Founded 1808
Motto Spes Nostra
Our Hope
Colours Blue and white
Mascot Emmit S. Burg

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Location

Address 16300 Old Emmitsburg Road
Emmitsburg
21727-7799 Maryland
United States
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Mount St. Mary's University Phone Number (301) 447 6122
Mount St. Mary's University Fax Number (301) 447 5860
Other locations Baltimore and Washington

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Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Mount St. Mary's University is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Mount St. Mary's University's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Association of Theological Schools, Commission on Accrediting
  • Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation
  • International Accreditation Council for Business Education
  • National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Mount St. Mary's University as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Mount St. Mary's University Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Mount St. Mary's University is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Mount St. Mary's University's academic range and degree level offering.



Mount St. Mary's University: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes
L&C Yes
B&S Yes Yes
M&H Yes Yes
S&T Yes Yes
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Programs and Courses

Mount St. Mary's University Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Mount St. Mary's University Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Mount St. Mary's University categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Mount St. Mary's University.



Mount St. Mary's University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 40,000-44,999 US$ (36,450-41,010 Euro) 12,500-14,999 US$ (11,390-13,670 Euro)
International
students		 40,000-44,999 US$ (36,450-41,010 Euro) 12,500-14,999 US$ (11,390-13,670 Euro)

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact Mount St. Mary's University Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Mount St. Mary's University website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

Mount St. Mary's University Admission Info


Mount St. Mary's University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Mount St. Mary's University is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Mount St. Mary's University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Mount St. Mary's University has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Mount St. Mary's University's acceptance rate ranges from 80 to 89%, making it a least selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is required
  • Recommendations are required
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


Mount St. Mary's University's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


Mount St. Mary's University's Admission Office Admission Office

16300 Old Emmitsburg Road
Emmitsburg 21727
(301) 447 8330
800 448 4347

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Size and Profile

Mount St. Mary's University Size and Profile


Mount St. Mary's University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Mount St. Mary's University has a student enrollment ranging from 2,000 to 2,999, making it a small-sized institution.


Mount St. Mary's University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Mount St. Mary's University's academic staff ranges from 100 to 199 members.


Mount St. Mary's University's Control Type Control Type

Mount St. Mary's University is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.


Mount St. Mary's University's Entity Type Entity Type

Mount St. Mary's University is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Mount St. Mary's University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Mount St. Mary's University's main campus is located in a suburban setting, meaning it is situated in a residential area near a city.


Mount St. Mary's University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Mount St. Mary's University adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Mount St. Mary's University's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

This institution has a high percentage of disabled students making it particularly disability-friendly.


Mount St. Mary's University is Christian-Catholic Religious Affiliation

Christian-Catholic. Diocesan



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Facilities and Services

Mount St. Mary's University Facilities


Mount St. Mary's University's Library University Library

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Mount St. Mary's University's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 146,917 physical volumes, 3,309 physical mediaThe library is managed by a total number of 30 full-time employees, including 3 librarians. Mount St. Mary's University's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


Mount St. Mary's University's Housing University Housing

Yes
In particular, Mount St. Mary's University provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 1,483 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.


Mount St. Mary's University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Mount St. Mary's University's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Mount St. Mary's University Services


Mount St. Mary's University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Mount St. Mary's University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Mount St. Mary's University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes
In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.


Mount St. Mary's University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Mount St. Mary's University's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

Mount St. Mary's University Organisational Structure

The academic structure of Mount St. Mary's University consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

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  • College of Liberal Arts
  • School of Business
  • School of Education and Human Services
  • School of Natural Science and Mathematics
  • Center for Professional and Continuing Studies

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Memberships and Affiliations

Mount St. Mary's University Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Mount St. Mary's University's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE)
  • Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities (ACCU)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)


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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mount St. Mary's University public or private?

Mount St. Mary's University is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.

Is Mount St. Mary's University profit or non-profit?

Mount St. Mary's University is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of Mount St. Mary's University in terms of enrollment?

Mount St. Mary's University has a student enrollment ranging from 2,000 to 2,999, making it a small-sized institution.

What is the size of Mount St. Mary's University in terms of academic staff?

Mount St. Mary's University's academic staff ranges from 100 to 199 members.

Is Mount St. Mary's University a coeducational institution?

Mount St. Mary's University is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does Mount St. Mary's University use?

Mount St. Mary's University adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.

What religion is Mount St. Mary's University affiliated with?

Christian-Catholic. Diocesan

Does Mount St. Mary's University admit international students?

Yes.

What is Mount St. Mary's University's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Mount St. Mary's University's acceptance rate ranges from 80 to 89%, making it a least selective higher education institution. This university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend Mount St. Mary's University MSMU?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 40,000-44,999 US$ (36,450-41,010 Euro). International students: 40,000-44,999 US$ (36,450-41,010 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Mount St. Mary's University MSMU located?

Mount St. Mary's University is located in Emmitsburg, Maryland, United States. Address: 16300 Old Emmitsburg Road.

Is Mount St. Mary's University MSMU accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Mount St. Mary's University is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education (since ).

Does Mount St. Mary's University offer financial aid?

Yes

Does Mount St. Mary's University offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does Mount St. Mary's University have a university library?

Yes Mount St. Mary's University's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 146,917 physical volumes, 3,309 physical mediaThe library is managed by a total number of 30 full-time employees, including 3 librarians. Mount St. Mary's University's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

Does Mount St. Mary's University provide student housing and accommodation?

Yes In particular, Mount St. Mary's University provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 1,483 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.

Does Mount St. Mary's University have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does Mount St. Mary's University offer academic counseling?

Yes

Does Mount St. Mary's University offer career services?

Yes

Does Mount St. Mary's University offer distance learning?

Yes In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

Does Mount St. Mary's University have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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