Mount St. Mary’s University

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The Mount is home to students from more than a dozen countries and is focused on building a diverse community. With our mountain location about an hour north of Washington, DC, you’ll have a vibrant and intimate life on campus, while also enjoying easy access to the nation’s capital and all of its resources.

  • #48 in Regional Universities North (tie)

    U.S. News & World Report, 2022

  • #25 in Best Value Schools

    U.S. News & World Report, 2022

Enrollment
2,570
Total Enrollment
Building
Small town/Rural
Emmitsburg, Maryland
Dollar
$44,330
Estimated Tuition
Home
$14,320
Average Living Expenses
Star
Popular courses
Richard J. Bolte, Sr. School of Business
School of Natural Science and Mathematics
College of Liberal Arts

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Important Dates

Fall 2026

Application Deadline

June 15, 2026

Arrival & Mandatory Check-in Date

August 19, 2026

Classes Begin

August 19, 2026

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