Mount St. Mary's University, founded in 1808 by Father John DuBois, is a private, Catholic university of arts located in Emmitsburg, Maryland. The campus of the university is spread across an area of 1400 acres. It offers graduate and undergraduate programs. There are also courses in adult education. The Division of Continuing Studies is organized by the university to facilitate continuing education.
Mount St. Mary's University’s athletics department fields more than 12 men's and women's sports teams. They compete in NEC Championship and National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I. They are nicknamed as the Mountaineers. They participate in sports including baseball, basketball, soccer, cross country, and softball. Some of the notable alumni of the university are John LaFarge, artist; Geno Baroni, civil rights and anti-poverty activist; and Edward J. Flanagan, founder of Boys Town.
Mount St Mary's University can be found in Emmitsburg, MD (a rural site not far from an urban area). One of the defining characteristics of the school is its status as a Roman Catholic school. Mount St Mary's University is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Master's degree is the highest degree at the school.
The most common majors at Mount St Mary's University are in business and management.
The school does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 480 or lower in 2007 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at Mount St Mary's University centered around 470 to 580, but ranged both higher and lower.
A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2007, 2,157 students were enrolled in Mount St Mary's University.
Full-time students are the norm at the school. Mount St Mary's University has a residential or campus feel. Student dorms or apartments are common at the school. Mount St Mary's University student athletes compete in Northeast Conference competitions. The school offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Mount St Mary's University
16300 Old Emmitsburg Rd
Emmitsburg, MD 21727-7799
General Phone: (301) 447-6122
http://www.msmary.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 232 | business, business management, accounting, CIO training, non-profit management |
| Education And Teaching | 90 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, special education, art education, science teaching |
| Liberal Arts | 78 | English, history, sociology, political science, economics, international relations, Spanish language, social services, ... |
| Religion And Philosophy | 39 | ministry, theology, philosophy |
| Media | 24 | communication studies |
| Science | 23 | biology, biochemistry, chemistry |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 20 | criminal justice and safety |
| Therapy And Counseling | 17 | psychology |
| Art Studies | 8 | art studies |
| Mathematics | 7 | mathematics |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 6 | computer and info science, information science |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 0 | environmental studies |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 0 | sports and fitness management |
Number of programs and degrees for Mount St Mary's University in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 371 | 31 |
| Master's degree | 152 | 8 |
| First-professional degree | 21 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 4 |
In 2007, Mount St Mary's University had a total enrollment of 2,157 students (1,916 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 43% |
| Women | 57% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 74% |
| Graduate | 22% |
| First Professional | 4% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 83% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 33% |
| 20-21 | 33% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Maryland | 51% |
| Pennsylvania | 16% |
| New Jersey | 13% |
| New York | 5% |
| Virginia | 4% |
| Connecticut | 2% |
| Washington, DC | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Delaware | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 77 % |
Mount St Mary's University offers campus housing for 1,313 of its 1,916 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Emmitsburg, Maryland for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Maryland Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,680 | 2,070 | 77% | 449 | 22% |
| Men | 987 | 757 | 77% | 193 | 26% |
| Women | 1,693 | 1,313 | 78% | 256 | 20% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 480 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 470 | 580 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 99% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 1% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 25,890 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 25,890 |
| Room and board | $ 9,130 |
| Room charge | $ 4,600 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,530 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 800 |
Financial Aid:
Mount St Mary's University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 208600)
Mount St Mary's University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 36 | 16 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 17 | 21 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 18 | 8 |
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 | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
*: 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 | 18 | $79,840 | 6 | $83,577 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 24 | $63,462 | 9 | $61,092 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 21 | $51,844 | 21 | $50,674 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 7 | $45,926 | 7 | $48,641 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 70 | $62,434 | 44 | $56,771 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Northeast Conference |
| Baseball | Northeast Conference |
| Track | Northeast Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 111 | 104 | 215 |
| Track | 19 | 22 | 41 |
| Baseball | 27 | 0 | 27 |
| Basketball | 12 | 13 | 25 |
| All Other Sports | 53 | 69 | 122 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Information Resources Management/CIO Training
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Elementary Education and Teaching
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International Relations and Affairs
Latin Language and Literature
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Philosophy
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Mount St Mary's University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
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
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching
Has ROTC (army)
Offers athletic scholarships
NCAA athletic conference member
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