As a Catholic university, Mount St. Mary’s graduates ethical leaders who are inspired by a passion for learning and lead lives of significance in service to God and others.
Set on a scenic 1,400-acre campus in the Catoctin Mountains near historic Emmitsburg, Maryland, the Mount is a Catholic university with a 200+ year legacy of graduating young men and women who go on to lead lives of significance in service to God and others.
Mount St. Mary's University enrolls more than 2,000 full-time students in six academic divisions on two campuses in Emmitsburg, Maryland, and Frederick, Maryland.
A majority of faculty hold terminal degrees (doctorates), meaning students will be taught by professors who are experts in their respective fields. The Mount CORE provides a foundation in soft skills like communication, problem-solving, and adaptability through a Catholic Liberal Arts Education that most colleges lack. This foundation is paired with hard skills in students' respective fields to better equip them for the rapidly changing world.
With 582 NCAA Division I student‑athletes, 12 Olympians in school history, and 26 Division I athletic teams, Mount St. Mary’s University strives for excellence both on and off the field. Athletics here are not only about competition—they’re about formation: shaping character, discipline, and leadership through teamwork and perseverance. Every Mountaineer learns that true victory lies in growth just as much as in the final score.
582
NCAA Division I Student-Athletes
12
Olympic Athletes
26
Division I Athletic Teams
The Mount features 70+ student organizations and traditions. A few include Pep Band, Mount SGA, African Student Association, Student Organization of Latinos, Militia Immaculata, and the oldest continuing Knights of Columbus College Council in the nation. We've also got Anime Club, Esports, and more! Take part in our Farmers Markets, PAC Pub for those over the age of 21, Crab Feast, and other events throughout the academic year. Open Mic Nights are on Fridays, and trips to Hershey Park, New York, Washington D.C, or an Orioles game are offered during the academic year.
Explore the Mount's outdoor adventures, including the on-campus zip line, hiking trails in the Catoctin Mountains, local ski resorts, and the serene National Shrine Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes on the Mount's summit.
Mount St. Mary's University is home to the National Shrine Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes and three chapels that serve as living examples of our commitment to our faith and as places for the Mount community to reflect and pray.
Learn more about how Mount students get involved in more than 70 student-run clubs, organizations, causes and traditions.
