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Interested in attending Mount St. Mary's University?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Mount St. 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.

73
%
Acceptance rate
March 1
Regular admission deadline

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Mount St. Mary's University?

73%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Mount St. Mary's accepted 73% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 5,619 people applied and 4,080 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
2326 / 3261 (71%)
Men
1754 / 2358 (74%)

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 3 years at Mount St. Mary's University:

100%
90.0
80.0
70.0
60.0
50.0
2024
2025
2026

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

12%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 12% ended up enrolling at Mount St. Mary's University, making their yield rate Low. 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 St. Mary's University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Mount St. Mary's considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA

Important

  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Talent/Ability

Considered

  • Class Rank
  • Interview
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Mount St. Mary's University?

Grades

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

13%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

2%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
488
75th Percentile
630
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
518
75th Percentile
680
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1025
75th Percentile
1293

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Mount St. Mary's University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

March 1
Regular admission deadline
November 1
Application notification
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