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Mount Saint Mary's University (MD)

Small 4-year, highly residential (confers bachelors degrees, FTE enrollment 1,000 to 2,999, at least 50 percent of degree-seeking undergraduates live on campus and at least 80 percent attend full time).
  • 4 years
    Education duration
  • Town
    School setting
  • Private
    School type
  • Medium
    School size

Cost & Financial aid

Average annual cost

Cost includes tuition, living costs, books and supplies, and fees minus the average grants and scholarships for federal financial aid recipients.

$24,131

By family income

Depending on the federal, state, or institutional grant aid available, students in your income bracket may pay more or less than the overall average costs.

Family income Average cost
$0–$30,000 $17,324
$30,001–$48,000 $20,799
$48,001–$75,000 $22,627
$75,001–$110,000 $24,682
$110,001+ $29,564

Students receiving federal loans

At some schools where few students borrow federal loans, the typical undergraduate may leave school with $0 in debt.

Graduation & Retention

Graduation rate

Students who return
after their first year

Out of 1,151 students…

Graduated 67%
Transferred 29%
Withdrew 4%

Outcomes

Median total debt after graduation

Total debt after graduation depends on field of study for undergraduate borrowers who complete college.

Repayment rate

Making progress 33%
Not making progress 22%
Deferment 15%
Paid in full 15%
Forbearance 9%
Default 4%

Typical earnings salary after completing field of study

Data Not Available

Student body

Student admissions

Student population 2,524
Undergraduate enrollment 2,009
Graduate enrollment 515

Full-time

24 and under

Race/Ethnicity

White 52%
Black 21%
Hispanic 13%
Two or more races 5%
Asian 3%

Admissions

Admission rate

ACT

ACT Combined

SAT

Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
Math

Programs/Majors

Field of study Graduates
Business/Commerce 84
Biology 32
Communication and Media Studies 24
Research and Experimental Psychology 24
Criminology 24
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods 22
Accounting and Related Services 22
History 18
Computer and Information Sciences 17
Philosophy 15
Health and Physical Education/Fitness 14
Political Science and Government 14
Fine and Studio Arts 13
Sociology 12
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences 12
English Language and Literature 11
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology 10
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies 10
Theological and Ministerial Studies 9
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management 8
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services 8
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas 6
Mathematics 6
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 5
Security Science and Technology 4
International Relations and National Security Studies 4
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services 3
Chemistry 3
Economics 3
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 2
Natural Resources Conservation and Research 1
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations 1
Field of study Median earnings
Accounting and Related Services $56,157
Business/Commerce $45,249
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods $42,682
Communication and Media Studies $40,896
Research and Experimental Psychology $37,748
Criminology $37,363
Sociology $35,952
International Relations and National Security Studies $35,060
History $33,993
Theological and Ministerial Studies $32,563
Political Science and Government $32,382
English Language and Literature $30,409
Biology $21,052
Field of study Median debt
Accounting and Related Services $19,500
Fine and Studio Arts $20,500
Computer and Information Sciences $21,240
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies $21,250
Research and Experimental Psychology $21,500
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences $21,500
Business/Commerce $21,500
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods $23,250
Biology $25,000
Communication and Media Studies $26,312
Criminology $27,000
Political Science and Government $27,000
Sociology $27,000
History $27,000
Info: Department of Education