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Mount St Mary's University (Mount St. Mary's)
- 16300 Old Emmitsburg Rd
- Emmitsburg, MD 21727
- OPEID College Code: 00208600
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- General Phone: (301) 447-6122
- President: Thomas H. Powell
- Website: www.msmary.edu

- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's and First-Professional Degree
- Local Area: Rural Fringe
- Student Enrollment: 2,157
- College Alias: Mount St. Mary's

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army
- Religious Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Medium Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate Professional (Business Dominant)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.msmary.edu
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $35.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $35.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 987 | 1,693 | 2,680 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 757 (77%) | 1,313 (78%) | 2,070 (77%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 193 (25%) | 256 (19%) | 449 (22%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 444 | 99% |
| ACT ® Exam | 3 | 1% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 480 | 590 |
| SAT ® Math | 470 | 580 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | - | - |
| ACT ® English | - | - |
| ACT ® Math | - | - |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 98%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 82% | 14% | 31% | 97% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,071 | $4,827 | $2,953 | $10,758 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Number in Default | 5 | 2 | 4 |
| Number in Repayment | 519 | 469 | 360 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $25,890 | $24,030 | $22,900 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $25,890 | $24,030 | $22,900 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 | $800 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $9,130 | $8,690 | $8,030 |
| Other Expenses | $800 | $700 | $900 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $4,500 | $4,500 | $4,500 |
| Other Expenses | $1,150 | $1,150 | $1,350 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,250 | $1,150 | $3,450 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $36,820 | $34,420 | $32,630 |
| Out of State | $36,820 | $34,420 | $32,630 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $32,540 | $30,680 | $29,550 |
| Out of State | $32,540 | $30,680 | $29,550 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $30,140 | $28,280 | $27,150 |
| Out of State | $30,140 | $28,280 | $27,150 |
Graduate Student Expenses
| In-State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Tuition and Fees | ||
| Theology School | $14,366 | $14,366 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 2,157 Undergraduate: 1,681 Graduate: 364 Professional: 112
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 957 Female: 1,200
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 666 Female: 1,015
- Graduate Gender Male: 179 Female: 185
- Professional Gender Male: 112 Female: 0
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,764 Part-Time: 393
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,547 Part-Time: 134
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 105 Part-Time: 259
- Professional Attendance Full-Time: 112 Part-Time: 0
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 39 | 2% |
| American Indian | 7 | 0.3% |
| Black | 115 | 5% |
| Asian | 57 | 3% |
| Hispanic | 94 | 4% |
| White | 1,785 | 83% |
| Unknown | 60 | 3% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 3 | 0.1% |
| Ages 18-19 | 715 | 33% |
| Ages 20-21 | 709 | 33% |
| Ages 22-24 | 218 | 10% |
| Ages 25-29 | 185 | 9% |
| Ages 30-34 | 89 | 4% |
| Ages 35-39 | 79 | 4% |
| Ages 40-49 | 107 | 5% |
| Ages 50-65 | 33 | 2% |
| Age Uknown | 19 | 0.9% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 526 | 392 | 134 |
| Faculty Status | 121 | 121 | - |
| Tenured Faculty | 53 | 53 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 12 | - | 12 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 212 | 116 | 96 |
| Primarily Instruction | 212 | 116 | 96 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 105 | 100 | 5 |
| Other Professionals | 37 | 24 | 13 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 172 | 152 | 20 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 78 | 68 | 10 |
| Skilled Crafts | 18 | 18 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 74 | 64 | 10 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $60,249 (114) | $62,434 (70) | $56,771 (44) |
| Professor | $80,774 (24) | $79,840 (18) | $83,577 (6) |
| Associate Professor | $62,816 (33) | $63,462 (24) | $61,092 (9) |
| Assistant Professor | $51,259 (42) | $51,844 (21) | $50,674 (21) |
| Instructor | $42,000 (1) | - (-) | $42,000 (1) |
| Lecturer | $47,284 (14) | $45,926 (7) | $48,641 (7) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $88,918 (2) | $102,000 (1) | $75,836 (1) |
| Professor | $102,000 (1) | $102,000 (1) | - (-) |
| Associate Professor | $75,836 (1) | - (-) | $75,836 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $60,464 (116) | $62,731 (71) | $56,888 (45) |
| Professor | $80,881 (25) | $80,030 (19) | $83,577 (6) |
| Associate Professor | $62,793 (34) | $63,462 (24) | $61,188 (10) |
| Assistant Professor | $51,259 (42) | $51,844 (21) | $50,674 (21) |
| Instructor | $42,000 (1) | - (-) | $42,000 (1) |
| Lecturer | $47,284 (14) | $45,926 (7) | $48,641 (7) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $2,369,378 | $1,277,928 | $1,091,450 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 54% | 46% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 312 | 164 | 148 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 310 | 164 | 146 |
| Baseball | 32 | 32 | - |
| Basketball | 31 | 16 | 15 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 71 | 41 | 30 |
| Golf | 17 | 10 | 7 |
| Lacrosse | 61 | 34 | 27 |
| Soccer | 48 | 22 | 26 |
| Softball | 22 | - | 22 |
| Swimming | 14 | - | 14 |
| Tennis | 16 | 9 | 7 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $33,665 | $28,818 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $15,024 | $12,959 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 45 | 23 | 22 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Head Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Golf | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Lacrosse | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Soccer | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Swimming | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Tennis | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 77%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 66% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 69% |
| Female | 64% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 100% |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 89% |
| Asian | 56% |
| Hispanic | 69% |
| White | 66% |
| Unknown | 100% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | - | 4 |
| Liquor Related | - | 3 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | - | 2 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | 2 |
| Burglary | 19 | 21 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 2 |
| Burglary | 14 | 18 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
