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How to Get Into Mount St. Mary's University

Emmitsburg, MD · Private nonprofit · 2025-2026 cycle · Verified data

Mount St. Mary's University Admissions Statistics

74%
Acceptance Rate
543-660
SAT Reading (mid 50%)
503-620
SAT Math (mid 50%)
19-27
ACT (mid 50%)
1,768
Undergrads
65%
Graduation Rate

How to Actually Get Into Mount St. Mary's University

The bar here is clear

Mount St. Mary's University admits most qualified applicants. Clear the academic bar (the ranges below) and your odds are strong. The real questions become fit, cost, and whether it earns its slot on your list, not whether you can get in.

Position your scores against the real bands

The middle 50% of enrolled students sits around 1046-1280 combined SAT or 19-27 ACT. Above the 75th percentile, scores work for you and this can behave like a target. Below the 25th percentile, the rest of your application has to carry the file, treat it as a reach. Test policy here is "Required for some programs", check the fine print for your specific program.

Use the Early Action round deliberately

Mount St. Mary's University offers Early Action: non-binding and worth taking if your application is ready, an earlier answer helps you calibrate the rest of your list, and EA carries no downside beyond the earlier deadline.

The bigger picture: no single school decides your outcome, the shape of your whole list does. Read how top counselors build a college list before you finalize where Mount St. Mary's University fits.

Mount St. Mary's University Application Deadlines (2025-2026)

Round Deadline
Early Action (EA) November 1, 2025
earlyAction2 December 1, 2025
Regular Decision (RD) Rolling

Deadlines verified from official sources for the 2025-2026 cycle. Rounds change year to year, always confirm on the school's site before submitting.

Application Requirements & Costs

Application platform Common App
Application fee $25
Test scores Required for some programs
Writing supplement Not required
Counselor recommendation Not required

Mount St. Mary's University Cost & Financial Aid

Total cost of attendance (sticker, per year) $63,731
Tuition & fees $48,630
Room & board (on campus) $15,050
Average net price (aid-receiving families) $22,655

What You'd Actually Pay, by Family Income

Average net price per year (after grants and scholarships) for aid-receiving families, from federal College Scorecard data:

Family income Average net price / year
$0-30k $11,603
$30-48k $20,067
$48-75k $21,942
$75-110k $27,170
$110k+ $31,330
31%
Students receiving Pell Grants
51%
Students taking federal loans
71%
Freshman retention rate
13:1
Student-faculty ratio

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