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Emmitsburg, MD · Westminster, MD
| Mount St. Mary's University | McDaniel College | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $22,655/yr | $21,916/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $11,603/yr | $12,210/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $25,391 | $25,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $20,067/yr | $17,261/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $21,942/yr | $19,796/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $27,170/yr | $21,408/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $31,330/yr | $30,694/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $269/mo | $265/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $15,050/yr | $12,974/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $10,050/yr | $14,250/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $950/yr | $1,522/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $2,070/yr | $2,643/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $63,731/yr | $65,294/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $48,630/yr | $52,081/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $48,630/yr | $52,081/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 31% | 36% |
| Students taking federal loans | 51% | 58% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 74% | 78% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1046–1280 | No data reported |
| SAT average | 1176 | No data reported |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 19–27 | No data reported |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 21–29 · Math 20–28 | No data reported |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 5,422 | 3,856 |
| Students accepted | 3,896 | 3,223 |
| Students who enrolled | 480 | 424 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 12% | 13% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 15% | No data reported |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 1% | No data reported |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 65% | 63% |
| Freshmen who come back | 71% | 76% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $64,072/yr | $60,663/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $45,644–$92,305 | $40,571–$81,977 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 65% | 68% |
| White students graduating | 70% | 66% |
| Black students graduating | 57% | 55% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 62% | 48% |
| Asian students graduating | 75% | 85% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $48,915/yr | $47,879/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 83% | 81% |
| Graduate on time | 62% | 56% |
| Pell students who graduate | 57% | 55% |
| First-gen students who finish | 63% | 64% |
| Low-income students who finish | 61% | 60% |
| Students who transfer out | 28% | 0.5% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $58,069/yr | $50,310/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 25% · Social Sciences 11% · Computer & Information Sciences 9% | Business, Management & Marketing 17% · Parks, Recreation & Fitness 12% · Psychology 9% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 25% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 17% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Social Sciences — 11% of degrees | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 12% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Computer & Information Sciences — 9% of degrees | Psychology — 9% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 9% of degrees | Social Sciences — 8% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Health Professions — 9% of degrees | Visual & Performing Arts — 8% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $74,010/yr | Educational Administration and Supervision — $89,315/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 20% | 11% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,768 | 1,617 |
| Students per professor | 13 : 1 | 13 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 578 | 1,248 |
| Average professor pay | $7,399/mo | $8,473/mo |
| Full-time professors | 100% | 25% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Middle States Commission on Higher Education | Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $82,574 | $70,197 |
| Setting | Rural (distant) | Town (fringe) |
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Westminster, MD |
| Region | Mid East | Mid East |
| Founded | 1808 | 1867 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 5% | 0.6% |
| Men | 50% | 44% |
| Women | 50% | 56% |
| White students | 47% | 53% |
| Black students | 20% | 24% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 17% | 11% |
| Asian students | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| Two or more races | 5.5% | 7.4% |
| Other / not reported | 2.3% | 2.3% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | None |
| First-generation students | 23% | 26% |
| Part-time students | 5% | 0.8% |
| Students age 25+ | 5.7% | 2% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $10,126/yr | $10,258/yr |
| Endowment | $64.3M | $156.7M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,460 | 1,446 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $7,500/yr | $5,908/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $7,250/yr | $7,190/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | 19 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Four-one-four plan |
| Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic | No data reported |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | Yes |
| ROTC | Yes — Army | Yes — Army |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division I without football | NCAA Division III with football |
| Football team | No | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 21 | 25 |
| Student athletes | 711 | 529 |
| Athletic scholarships | $11.5M | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $23.2M | $5.3M |
| Athletics revenue | $23.2M | $6.5M |
| Recruiting spend | $252,033 | $85,830 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.