Emmitsburg, MD
Roughly 72 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has fallen 3 percentage points since 2019, from 75% to 72% — it has become more selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 4,716 | 3,527 | 513 | 75% |
| 2020 | 6,543 | 5,264 | 647 | 80% |
| 2021 | 4,620 | 3,777 | 532 | 82% |
| 2022 | 4,346 | 3,458 | 459 | 80% |
| 2023 | 5,422 | 3,896 | 480 | 72% |
Fall 2023 applicants
2,177 of 2,994 women and 1,719 of 2,427 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Mount St. Mary's University has an acceptance rate of 72% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 3,896 of 5,422 applicants.
Moderately Selective. Roughly 72 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
5,422 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 480 enrolled.
No. Mount St. Mary's University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has fallen 3 percentage points since 2019, from 75% to 72% — it has become more selective.