- Acceptance rate: 74% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 543–660 reading and writing, 503–620 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 19–27 composite
- Average net price: $25,298 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Mount St. Mary’s University reported: an acceptance rate of 74% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 19–27.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Mount St. Mary’s University reviews each application.
Mount St. Mary’s University GPA requirements
Mount St. Mary’s University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Mount St. Mary’s University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Mount St. Mary’s University acceptance rate
Mount St. Mary’s University admitted 4,459 of 6,041 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 74%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Mount St. Mary’s University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Emmitsburg, Maryland, with 1,830 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Mount St. Mary’s University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 543 | 600 | 660 |
| SAT Math | 503 | 580 | 620 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 23 | 27 |
| ACT English | 21 | 23 | 29 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 25 | 28 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1176 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Mount St. Mary’s University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
AP credit
Mount St. Mary’s University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $25,298 a year at Mount St. Mary’s University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can a 3.0 GPA get you into Mount St. Mary’s University?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Mount St. Mary’s University admitted 74% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How much does GPA matter at Mount St. Mary’s University?
A lot: Mount St. Mary’s University requires high school GPA, high school record and college preparatory program. It considers recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores, work experience and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, other tests and demonstration of competencies. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What GPA does Mount St. Mary’s University look for?
Mount St. Mary’s University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What percent of applicants does Mount St. Mary’s University accept?
Mount St. Mary’s University's acceptance rate was 74% for fall 2024: it admitted 4,459 of 6,041 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.
How hard is it to get into Mount St. Mary’s University?
Moderately selective: more than half of applicants got in. Mount St. Mary’s University admitted 74% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What are Mount St. Mary’s University's SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of Mount St. Mary’s University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 543–660 in reading and writing and 503–620 in math; ACT composite 19–27, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Mount St. Mary’s University?
Check Mount St. Mary’s University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Mount St. Mary’s University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 13% sent SAT scores and 2% sent ACT scores.
What is the average net price at Mount St. Mary’s University?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $25,298 a year at Mount St. Mary’s University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Mount St. Mary’s University consider legacy status?
Yes. Mount St. Mary’s University considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Mount St. Mary’s University accept AP credit?
Yes. Mount St. Mary’s University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check Mount St. Mary’s University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Mount St. Mary's UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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