Mount St Mary's University

Non-profit public

Public

Private

Regional

Mount St. Mary's University supports about 2,400 students and boasts one of the highest job placement rate for graduates in Maryland. First-year applicants must submit high school transcripts and an academic recommendation. Candidates can also submit standardized test scores and a personal essay to bolster their application portfolio. Prospective graduate learners need a minimum 2.75 undergraduate GPA. The university charges affordable tuition prices based on program type. Financial aid opportunities includes merit scholarships for incoming students and need-based award for transfer candidates. The Mount offers traditional undergraduate programs in fields like forensic accounting, health sciences, sport management, and biochemistry. Students may also enroll in a dual-degree track that allows them to earn bachelor's credentials in both health sciences and nursing. Additionally, the university delivers flexible undergraduate options for working professionals. These programs operate accelerated classes that span 5-8 weeks. Graduate programming covers areas like instructional leadership, biotechnology and management, and health administration. Additional options include a master of business administration that candidates can complete in one or two years.

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

11% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

97% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

94% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores:	Required	High school transcript:	Required
High school rank:	Not required or recommended	Letter of recommendation:	Required
High school GPA:	Required	Open admission:	No
Completion of college prep program:	Recommended	Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL):

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment: Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits: Yes

Credit for qualified life experience*:

ⓘ *This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

Learning Environment

29k

Students enrolledOnline student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio

88%

Online student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio

6:1

Student to faculty ratio

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	✔	✔	✔
2	Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies	✔	✔	✔
3	Biological And Biomedical Sciences	✔	✔	✔
4	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	✔	✔	✕
5	Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs	✕	✔	✕
6	Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services	✔	✔	✕
7	Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	✔	✔	✔
8	Education	✔	✔	✔
9	Engineering Technologies/Technicians	✕	✔	✕
10	Engineering	✔	✔	✔
11	Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians	✕	✔	✕
12	English Language And Literature/Letters	✔	✔	✔
13	Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	✔	✔	✔
14	Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	✔	✔	✔
15	Health Professions And Related Programs	✔	✔	✔
16	History	✔	✔	✔
17	History	✔	✔	✔
18	Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	✔	✔	✔
19	Mathematics And Statistics	✔	✔	✔
20	Military Technologies And Applied Sciences	✕	✔	✕
21	Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	✔	✔	✔
22	Natural Resources And Conservation	✔	✕	✕
23	Philosophy And Religious Studies	✔	✔	✔
24	Physical Sciences	✔	✔	✔
25	Psychology	✔	✔	✔
26	Public Administration And Social Service Professions	✕	✔	✕
27	Security And Protective Services	✕	✔	✕
28	Social Sciences	✔	✔	✔
29	Visual And Performing Arts	✔	✔	✔