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Mount St. Mary's University is a private, liberal arts, Catholic university in the Catoctin Mountain area near historic Emmitsburg, Maryland, with a satellite campus for graduate and adult undergraduate students in Frederick, Maryland's second largest city. 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.

  • Meet Your Counselor

    We’ve got admissions counselors dedicated to serving you; find your counselor and reach out to them with questions about the Mount or set up a time to chat.

    Meet Your Counselor

  • School Counselor Newsletter

    Subscribe to our school counselor newsletter and you'll receive about eight to 10 emails per year on how the Mount can help your students in the next stage of their academic journey.

    Subscribe to the Newsletter

  • Group Visits

    High school counselors can request group visits, which include an admissions presentation, campus tour and lunch. Requests must be submitted at least two weeks in advance.

    Request a Group Visit

  • Slate.org (Counselor Portal)

    Learn more about Slate.org and how it can help counselors assist applicants through the admissions process.

    Learn more about Slate

16300 Old Emmitsburg Road
Emmitsburg, Maryland 21727
301-447-5214

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Start Strong 100% of first-year students build a resume.
Gain Experience 73% of graduating seniors completed an internship.
Launch a Career 96% of graduates are employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation.

Application Process

To apply to the Mount, you can start an application using either the Mount's application or the Common app.

Required

✔ Official high school transcript

Optional

✔ A recommendation letter or form from a teacher or school counselor.

✔ Essay or Personal Statement

The Mount is test optional

  • Students may submit results of the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), the American College Testing program (ACT) and/or the Classic Learning Test (CLT) to the Admissions Office, but these test scores are not required for admission or scholarship consideration. Either direct results from the testing agency or results included on official school transcripts are acceptable. The university's CEEB number is 5421, and its ACT number is 1726. Please see our full test optional policy.

Deadline Information

Students are admitted on a rolling basis with three deadlines

  • Early Action I: November 1
  • Early Action II: December 1
  • Financial Aid Deadline: February 1

Outcomes

Here’s where some of our graduates have landed. You can also read stories about Mount alumni who are living sigificantly.

Employers

  • Lockheed Martin
  • National Institutes of Health
  • National Security Agency
  • Northrup Grumman
  • PepsiCo
  • Vanguard

Graduate Schools

  • Yale University
  • College of William and Mary
  • Georgetown University
  • University of Notre Dame
  • Villanova University

Service Organizations

  • Fellowship of Catholic University Students
  • Jesuit Volunteer Corps
  • Peace Corps
  • Teach for America

An Affordable Private Education

  • Included in Money magazine’s 2018 Best Colleges for Your Money.
  • 1,815 undergraduate students.
  • Automatic merit scholarship review.
  • $37,165 average scholarships and grants for the Class of 2027. Learn more about tuition and fees.
  • University scholarships: a complete listing and detailed information on scholarships.
  • Need-based financial aid: The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) can be submitted beginning October 1. The Mount’s deadline for submitting the FAFSA is March 1.

Special Programs

  • Law (3/3 Dual Degree Program) with the Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law
  • Nursing (Dual Degree Program) with University of Maryland and Shenandoah University
  • Osteopathic Medicine (4/4 Dual Degree Program) with Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Athletic Training Master of Science degree with Bridgewater College – Health Science majors may qualify for 3/2 Program
  • Athletic Training Master of Science degree with Thomas Jefferson University – Health Science majors may qualify for 3/2 Program
  • Dual Degree BS/MS in Biotechnology Management: This program is an accelerated track that allows a student to complete a BS in Biology and/or Chemistry, while also working toward a MSB (Masters of Science in Biotechnology and Management).
  • Dual Degree BS/MBA or BS/MSSM: Both these programs are a 4+1 track that allows a student to complete a BS in accounting, business administration, economics, entrepreneurship, or sport management, while also taking graduate courses towards their MBA or MSSM as a junior and senior undergraduate.

FAQs: Slate.org

What is Slate.org?

Slate.org is a free tool for school counselors, independent counselors, and community-based organizations to check on student statuses in the admission process. Slate.org also allows counselors to conveniently and securely submit application-related materials directly to colleges and universities.

How is Mount St. Mary’s University planning to use Slate.org?

We hope slate.org will be a helpful tool for you to upload documents and track your applicant’s status.

How do I register?

Visit slate.org and click the registration link in the main toolbar.

How do permissions work?

One member of your school will be designated to manage permissions. Find out more about how to get started.

Which documents can I upload through Slate.org?

You can upload transcripts, letters of recommendation and other needed materials.