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Mount St. Mary's University Admission Requirements

Emmitsburg, Maryland

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Your chances of getting into Mount St Mary's University

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

79.6%
Admission Difficulty for Mount St Mary's University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Moderate 
Applicant Competition Very Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Mount St. Mary's University is 79.6%.  Its admission rate is the 17th lowest in Maryland.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Mount St. Mary's University and can you get accepted?

Mount St Mary's University is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 3,458 out of the 4,346 who applied were admitted.

Mount St Mary's University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.36. 13% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Mount St. Mary's University?

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Mount St Mary's University you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.36 or better
  • Earn B+ grades in high school
  • Score 1150 on the SAT
  • Score 22 on the ACT

Mount St. Mary's University GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.36

Typical High School Grades 

B+

What GPA do you need to get into Mount St Mary's University?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Mount St. Mary's University are to have around a 3.36 high school GPA. You are required to have above average high school grades.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.36 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Mount St. Mary's University accepts 80% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Mount St. Mary's University is 3.36 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #16 in Maryland for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Mount St. Mary's University is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.4 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Mount St Mary's University students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 18.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 15.0% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 15.0% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 17.0% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 12.0% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 14.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 8.0% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 1.0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

 What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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Mount St. Mary's University SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Mount St Mary's University. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 22% of students submitted SAT scores and 2% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

1040-1250

Applicants Submitting SAT 

22%
SAT Scores for Mount St Mary's University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 520
Math 25th Percentile 520
Composite 25th Percentile 1040
SAT Scores for Mount St Mary's University
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 640
Math 75th Percentile 610
Composite 75th Percentile 1250
Average SAT Score 1150

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Mount St Mary's University?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Mount St. Mary's University is 1150 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1040-1250. Students who get into Mount St Mary's University score in the top 53 percent of all SAT test takers..  Mount St. Mary's University ranks #12 in the state of Maryland for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1150 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Mount St. Mary's University regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1040 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1040, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 930, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Mount St Mary's University is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1150 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1145, you have around a 80% chance of being admitted. A 1250 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 88% chance of getting in.

Mount St Mary's University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1250 and Above Good >88%
1145 to 1250 Avg + 80%-88%
1040 to 1145 Avg - 68%-80%
935 to 1040 Reach 53%-68%
Less than 935 Low <53%
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Mount St. Mary's University ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

19-25 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

2%
ACT Scores for Mount St Mary's University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 19
Math 25th Percentile 18
Composite 25th Percentile 19
ACT Scores for Mount St Mary's University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 24
Math 75th Percentile 23
Composite 75th Percentile 25
Average ACT Score 22

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Mount St. Mary's University?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Mount St. Mary's University is 22, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 19 and 25.  The school ranks #11 in Maryland for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 22. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 19 and score in the score in the top 56 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 16.

2 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Mount St Mary's University.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Mount St Mary's University is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Mount St. Mary's University for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 22 score has around 80% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 88% with a 25 ACT score.

Mount St Mary's University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
25 and Above Good >88%
22 to 25 Avg + 80%-88%
19 to 22 Avg - 68%-80%
16 to 19 Reach 53%-68%
Less than 16 Low <53%
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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Mount St Mary's University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 2,432 1,914 4,346
Accepted 1,928 1,530 3,458
Acceptance Rate 79% 80% 80%
Enrolled 241 218 459
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 12% 14% 13%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Fall 2025 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Mar 1, 2025

Days left to Apply

66

Applicants have 66 days left until the Fall 2025 term applications are due on Mar 1, 2025.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Mount St Mary's University is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Mount St Mary's University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Mount St Mary's University Application Requirements
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Mount St Mary's University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Mount St Mary's University is lightly competitive to get into, you have a very good chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.36 GPA, you are almost certain to getting in. Combining this with an SAT score of 1150 and ACT of 22 will almost guarantee your admission.

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=163462 IPEDS survey data for Mount St Mary's University.

Last updated February 24, 2024