Mount St. Mary's University
Emmitsburg, MD · private nonprofit
Official site ↗Admissions
| Admit rate | 71.9% |
| Applicants | — |
| Middle-50% SAT | 1030–1280 |
| Middle-50% ACT | 19–23 |
| Avg GPA | — |
| Test policy | — |
| Avg net price / yr | $24,987 |
| Grad rate | 58% |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $64,072 |
| Source | scorecard_bulk · 2025 |
Application requirements
| Early Action | 2025-11-01 |
| Early Action II | 2025-12-01 |
| Regular / Rolling | Rolling |
| Application fee | $25 (US) · $25 (intl) |
| Personal essay | Not required |
| Test policy | sometimes required |
Source: Common App first-year Requirements Grid, 2025-26 cycle. Confirm on the college's site — requirements can change mid-cycle.
Supplemental essays
- Please answer the following questions in 300 words or less: What academic, extracurricular, or community engagement experiences distinguish you from your peers? Why have you devoted time to these activities, and what personal qualities have you developed through your participation?· ~300 words
- Our founders, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet (CSJs), trace their roots to Le Puy, France, where, in 1650, they joined together and devoted themselves to serve all persons without distinction and respond to the needs of the times. The University continues to advance and uphold their mission today. In what ways have you displayed leadership and/or made valuable contributions to your community? Explain how this involvement can equip you to make a meaningful impact at Mount Saint Mary‘s University and align with the vision of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet.· ~500 words
Copied verbatim from the school's official admissions page (2025-26 cycle).