Mount Saint Mary's University
Admissions
Interested in attending Mount Saint Mary's University?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Mount Saint Mary's University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into Mount Saint Mary's University?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, Mount Saint Mary's accepted 65% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.
In the most recent year, 3,430 people applied and 2,357 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 2 years at Mount Saint Mary's University:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 19% ended up enrolling at Mount Saint Mary's University, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into Mount Saint Mary's University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things Mount Saint Mary's considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Application Essay
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
Important
- Recommendation(s)
Considered
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Class Rank
- Extracurricular Activities
- First Generation
- Interview
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Talent/Ability
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Not Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Geographical Residence
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- Standardized Test Scores
- State Residency
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Mount Saint Mary's University?
Grades
Students who recently attended Mount Saint Mary's University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.4. 16% of freshmen who attended Mount Saint Mary's were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 49% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
Mount Saint Mary's is Test Blind. This means the school does consider test scores when making admission decisions, even if they are submitted.
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to Mount Saint Mary's University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
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