Mount St. Mary's University Admission Requirements
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Mount St. Mary's University Admission Overview
Mount St. Mary's University admission requirements are moderately competitive. Last year Mount St. Mary's University admitted 73.8% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.36 GPA (B+) and SAT 1046-1280 / ACT 19-27. Mount St. Mary's University is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Mount St. Mary's University is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
Mount St. Mary's University Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Low
Admission difficulty for Mount St. Mary's University
Acceptance Rate
The Mount St. Mary's University acceptance rate is 73.8%. Last year, 4,459 of 6,041 applicants were admitted. That is the 13th lowest acceptance rate 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 a moderately competitive school to get into, admitting a large majority of applicants. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.
Mount St. Mary's University typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.36. 12% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Mount St. Mary's University GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.36Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
B+Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.36
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at Mount St. Mary's University typically have around a 3.36 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have above average high school grades. Mount St. Mary's University is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
The school ranks #16 in Maryland for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.4 GPA range.
Competitiveness by GPA Ranges
Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
Mount St. Mary's University SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
1046-1280Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
13%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 543
- Math 503
- Composite 1046
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 660
- Math 620
- Composite 1280
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at Mount St. Mary's University typically score around a 1160 SAT (middle 50% 1046–1280) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 69th percentile nationally. Mount St. Mary's University ranks #12 in the state of Maryland for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1046 to 1280
SAT policy
Mount St. Mary's University is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1160 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Mount St. Mary's University ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
19-27Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
2%25th Percentile Scores
- English 21
- Math 20
- Composite 19
75th Percentile Scores
- English 29
- Math 28
- Composite 27
Average ACT
Incoming testers at Mount St. Mary's University typically have around a 23 ACT (mid-50 19–27) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 68th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Mount St. Mary's University places #12 among colleges in Maryland for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 19 to 27
ACT policy
You may apply to Mount St. Mary's University without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 23.0 ACT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Mount St. Mary's University and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Fall 2027 Application Deadline
Applications Due
Mar 1, 2027Days left to Apply
182Applicants have 182 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Mar 1, 2027.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Mount St. Mary's University is $0. The school is free to apply to.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
Mount St. Mary's University is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 73.8% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.36 GPA (about an B+ average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1046-1280); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
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GPA calculator: Mount St. Mary's University GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026