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Mount Mary College was founded by the School Sisters of Notre Dame in 1850. It was initially a women’s seminary known as St. Mary's Institute. The institute was renamed Mount Mary College in 1913. This Catholic women’s liberal arts institute sits on an 80-acre campus in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Mount Mary College offers bachelor’s degrees in arts, science and nursing. Students can choose from over 60 undergraduate majors and several graduate programs. Master’s degrees are available in the fields of arts, business administration and science. The academic divisions of the college are:
The sports teams of Mount Mary College are known as the Blue Angels. They are members of NCAA Division III, and compete in basketball, cross country, soccer, softball, tennis and volleyball. Students are also involved in clubs and organizations like the Madrigal Singers, the International Student Club, the Social Work Club, the Student Government and the Student Education Association.
Mount Mary College can be found in Milwaukee, WI (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, nursing and emergency medicine, therapy and counseling, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
Mount Mary College does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted.
A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2007, 1,702 students were enrolled in Mount Mary College. A very high share of students at the school are female.
A lot of students at Mount Mary College attend part-time. 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
http://www.mtmary.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Therapy And Counseling | 58 | art therapy, counseling psychology, psychology |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 54 | registered nursing |
| Education And Teaching | 38 | education courses, teacher ed, English teaching, business teaching, music teaching, art education, biology teaching, science teaching, ... |
| Design | 35 | fashion design, interior design, graphic design |
| Business And Management | 31 | fashion merchandising, business administration, business communications, accounting, marketing, business, business management |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 31 | occupational therapy, dietitian |
| Liberal Arts | 14 | Spanish language, technical and business writing, history, English language and literature, liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies, social studies, international studies, ... |
| Family And Social Work | 9 | social work, family and consumer science |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 5 | criminal justice and administration |
| Science | 5 | biology, chemistry |
| Religion And Philosophy | 4 | theology, philosophy, religious education, religious music, religion |
| Art Studies | 3 | art studies |
| Media | 3 | communication studies, public relations |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 2 | computer science |
| Medicine | 2 | gerontology |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 0 | commercial art |
| Music | 0 | music |
| Fine Arts | 0 | fine arts |
Number of programs and degrees for Mount Mary College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 198 | 52 |
| Master's degree | 72 | 6 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 24 | 28 |
In 2007, Mount Mary College had a total enrollment of 1,702 students (1,277 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 0% |
| Women | 100% |
| Full-Time | 94% |
| Part-Time | 6% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 77% |
| Graduate | 23% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 66% |
| Black | 16% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5% |
| 18-19 | 12% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 95% |
| Illinois | 4% |
| Michigan | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 64 % |
| Part-Time | 33 % |
Mount Mary College offers campus housing for 200 of its 1,277 (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 | 482 | 284 | 59% | 126 | 44% |
| Women | 481 | 284 | 59% | 126 | 44% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 15 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 20 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 21 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| 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 | 1% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 81% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 19,205 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 19,205 |
| Room and board | $ 6,195 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,578 |
Financial Aid:
Mount Mary College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 386900)
Mount Mary College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 8 | 31 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 1 | 18 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 1 | 6 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 3 | $64,187 | 4 | $66,314 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 4 | $51,827 | 23 | $51,507 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 3 | $53,419 | 22 | $42,153 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 4 | $40,078 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 10 | $56,013 | 53 | $47,879 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Division III Independents |
| Track | 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
Elementary Education and Teaching
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
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
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
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Mount Mary College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% |  |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in design (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) NCAA athletic conference member
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