Mount St. Mary's University
Emmitsburg, Maryland · Private
Mount St. Mary's University admitted 72% of 5,422 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1030–1280 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 58% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Mount St. Mary's University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early action
- November 1, 2026
- Early action II
- December 1, 2026
- Regular decision
- Rolling admission
The application fee is $25, and Mount St. Mary's University accepts the Common App fee waiver.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Mount St. Mary's University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $64,740 a year. After grants, students paid $25,298 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Mount St. Mary's University’s acceptance rate?
Mount St. Mary's University admitted 72% of applicants: 3,896 of 5,422 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is Mount St. Mary's University’s early action deadline?
For 2026–27, early action is due November 1, 2026, early action II is due December 1, 2026, and regular admission is rolling. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Mount St. Mary's University?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1030 to 1280, with a median around 1140. A score at or above 1140 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Mount St. Mary's University’s application fee?
The application fee is $25 for 2026–27, and Mount St. Mary's University accepts the Common App fee waiver.
Does Mount St. Mary's University have supplemental essays?
Yes. For 2026–27, Mount St. Mary's University asks 1 question of its own on top of the main essay (one short answer, up to 250 words). Its supplemental essays page lists each one word for word with the word limit.
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