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Mount Mary College can be found in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (a large city). One of the defining characteristics of the school is its status as a Roman Catholic school. Mount Mary College is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Master's degree is the highest degree at the school.
Mount Mary College offers a wide range of choices in programs of study. The most common majors at the school are in design, therapy and counseling, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
Mount Mary College does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 510 or lower in 2005 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at the school centered around 400 to 600, but ranged both higher and lower.
A tenure system is one way Mount Mary College works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2005, 1,684 students were enrolled in the school. A very high share of students at Mount Mary College are female.
The school offers students meal plans. Mount Mary College student athletes compete in Division III Independents competitions.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Mount Mary College, an urban Catholic college for women sponsored by the School Sisters of Notre Dame, provides an environment for the development of the whole person. The College encourages leadership, integrity, and a deep sense of social justice arising from a sensitivity to moral values and Christian principles. Mount Mary commits itself to excellence in teaching and learning with an emphasis on thinking critically. The baccalaureate curriculum integrates the liberal arts with career preparation for women of diverse ages and personal circumstances; the programs at the graduate level provide opportunities for both men and women to enhance their professional excellence. Vision: Mount Mary College is recognized as a diverse learning community that works in partnership with local, national and global organizations to educate women to transform the world."
More complete details are provided below.
Mount Mary College
2900 N. Menomonee River Pky
Milwaukee, WI 53222-4597
General Phone: (414) 258-4810
Admissions Phone: (414) 256-1219
Financial Aid Phone: (414) 256-1258
http://www.mtmary.edu
Mount Mary College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 44 | business management, fashion merchandising, business communications, business administration, accounting, marketing, business |
| Education And Teaching | 36 | education courses, teacher ed, art education, French language teaching, English teaching, biology teaching, science teaching, Spanish teaching, ... |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 32 | occupational therapy, dietitian |
| Therapy And Counseling | 30 | art therapy, psychology |
| Design | 27 | interior design, fashion design, graphic design |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 26 | registered nursing |
| Liberal Arts | 20 | English language and literature, history, speech and rhetoric, interdisciplinary studies, international studies, Spanish language, liberal arts and sciences, technical and business writing, ... |
| Family And Social Work | 8 | social work |
| Art Studies | 4 | art studies |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 3 | criminal justice and administration |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 2 | computer science |
| Media | 2 | communication studies, public relations |
| Religion And Philosophy | 2 | theology, philosophy, religious education, religious music, religion |
| Science | 1 | biology, chemistry |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 1 | commercial art |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
| Music | 0 | music |
| Fine Arts | 0 | fine arts |
| Medicine | 0 | gerontology |
Number of programs and degrees for Mount Mary College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 172 | 46 |
| Master's degree | 60 | 5 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 6 | 27 |
In 2005, Mount Mary College had a total enrollment of 1,684 students (1,266 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 1% |
| Women | 99% |
| Full-Time | 97% |
| Part-Time | 3% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 77% |
| Graduate | 23% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 69% |
| Black | 15% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 90% |
| Illinois | 4% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| California | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 65 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
Mount Mary College offers campus housing for 170 of its 1,266 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Milwaukee, Wisconsin for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Wisconsin Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 438 | 288 | 66% | 165 | 57% |
| Men | 4 | 4 | 100% | 2 | 50% |
| Women | 434 | 284 | 65% | 163 | 57% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 510 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 400 | 600 |
| ACT Verbal | 15 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 21 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 22 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 4% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 85% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (414) 256-1219
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 17,105 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,105 |
| Room and board | $ 5,790 |
| Books and supplies | $ 950 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,394 |
Financial Aid:
Mount Mary College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 386900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (414) 256-1258
Mount Mary College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 4 | $57,781 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 2 | * | 6 | $57,929 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 7 | $49,709 | 23 | $47,503 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 3 | $42,334 | 16 | $40,793 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 5 | $36,052 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 13 | $48,380 | 50 | $45,462 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Division III Independents |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Corporate Communications
Fashion Merchandising
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
DESIGN
Fashion/Apparel Design
Graphic Design
Interior Design
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Education, General
Education, Other
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
French Language and Literature
History, General
International/Global Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Social Sciences, General
Social Sciences, Other
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Technical and Business Writing
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Public Relations/Image Management
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
Religious Education
Religious/Sacred Music
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Art Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Mount Mary College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in design (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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