More selective than 58% of Maryland colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
15% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 1% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Mount St. Mary's University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Mount St. Mary's University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Mount St. Mary's University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 543 | 660 |
| SAT math | 503 | 620 |
| ACT composite | 19 | 27 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1046 | 1280 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Mount St. Mary's University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 74% | 543–660 | 503–620 | 19–27 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 72% | 520–660 | 510–620 | 19–23 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Mount St. Mary's University compared with other Maryland colleges?
Mount St. Mary's University has the 12th-lowest acceptance rate of 27 Maryland colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Ner Israel Rabbinical College | 66% | 24% | $13,572 |
| 9 | St. Mary's College of Maryland | 69% | 70% | $18,441 |
| 10 | Bowie State University | 72% | 38% | $19,298 |
| 11 | University of Maryland-Baltimore County | 72% | 70% | $16,467 |
| 12 | Mount St. Mary's University | 74% | 65% | $22,655 |
| 13 | Capitol Technology University | 74% | 43% | $22,102 |
| 14 | Loyola University Maryland | 75% | 79% | $30,574 |
| 15 | Maryland Institute College of Art | 77% | 72% | $42,729 |
| 16 | Goucher College | 78% | 57% | $22,470 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Maryland colleges →
Who enrolls at Mount St. Mary's University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Mount St. Mary's University admissions questions
What is the Mount St. Mary's University acceptance rate?
Mount St. Mary's University accepts 74% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 3,896 of 5,422 applicants were admitted.
Does Mount St. Mary's University require the SAT or ACT?
Mount St. Mary's University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 15% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 1% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Mount St. Mary's University?
The middle 50% of Mount St. Mary's University enrolled first-year students scored 1046–1280 on the SAT and 19–27 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Mount St. Mary's University?
12% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (480 of 3,896).
Is Mount St. Mary's University getting harder to get into?
Mount St. Mary's University accepted 74% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 72% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Mount St. Mary's University overview