Mount St. Mary's University
United StatesOverview
Mount St. Mary's University is a private, liberal arts, Catholic university located in the Catoctin Mountains near Emmitsburg, Maryland. The university serves traditional undergraduate students at its main campus and also operates a satellite campus in Frederick, Maryland for adult learners. The institution offers a broad range of academic programs across multiple colleges and schools, with a stated emphasis on providing 'high challenge, as well as high support' to its students.
Programs & Offerings
The university offers more than 80 majors, minors, concentrations and special programs for traditional undergraduate students, and more than 25 adult undergraduate and graduate level programs. The institution is organized into several colleges and schools: the College of Liberal Arts, the Richard J. Bolte, Sr. School of Business, the Anthony F. and Alice G. Agnone School of Education, the Timothy E. Trainor College of Health Professions, and the School of Science, Mathematics & Technology. The homepage mentions a Physician Assistant Program that has been approved for launch. The university also offers graduate programs through its Graduate School and Mount Online platforms, as well as programs through the Division of Continuing Studies for adult learners.
How to Join
The university offers admission pathways for multiple student populations. Prospective traditional undergraduate students should visit the Undergraduate Admissions section of the official website, where information is available for first-year students, transfer students, and homeschooled students. The university also welcomes international undergraduate applicants, with dedicated resources for international student admissions. Adult students can apply through the Adult Undergraduate Admissions process, and community college transfer students have their own pathway. Graduate applicants should consult the Graduate Admissions section. For specific current admission requirements, deadlines, and application procedures, visit the official admissions pages on msmary.edu.
Scholarships & Financial Aid
The homepage mentions financial aid resources including the Net Price Calculator and references to various financial aid types (first-year student aid, transfer student aid, adult student aid, graduate student aid, and veteran student aid). The university also mentions scholarship programs including the Maguire Scholars Program and Endowment Builders/Scholarships. For current scholarship amounts, eligibility criteria, and the full range of financial aid options available, prospective students should check the official Financial Aid section at msmary.edu.
Careers & Jobs
Mount St. Mary's University has a Career Center that offers career counseling and job search resources, internship opportunities, guidance on considering graduate school, and career pathways organized by major. The homepage also references a Palmieri Center for Entrepreneurship. For detailed information about specific career services and outcomes, students should visit the Career Center resources on the university's website.
Tuition fees, deadlines and exact admission requirements change often - always confirm current details on the university's official website before applying.