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Mount St. Mary's University

Emmitsburg, MD 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate80%

Mount St. Mary's Academics

Mount St. Mary's University requires at least 120 credits to complete a bachelor's degree.

If students would like to graduate in less time than normal, they can choose the accelerated degree program. Mount St. Mary's University accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, Mount St. Mary's University has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 65% of students who start college at Mount St. Mary's University finish the requirements for graduation within six years.

Mount St. Mary's University true.

Academic Options Yes No Note
Accelerated Degree Program
Transfer Credits Accepted
AP Credit Accepted
IB Credits Accepted
Summer Classes Available
New Student Orientation

Reminder: Mount St. Mary's University may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Are Required At Mount St. Mary's University?

Mount St. Mary's University has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are required to fulfill a language requirement as well as a math and science requirement.

Students do not have to take a computer class.

Course Required?
2nd Language Yes
Math Yes
Science Yes
Computer No

Reminder: Check with Mount St. Mary's University directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Mount St. Mary's University

When choosing a major, Mount St. Mary's University students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Mount St. Mary's University.Mount St. Mary's University allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative. Mount St. Mary's University false.Mount St. Mary's University offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Double majoring may mean taking more courses, but it can provide a unique combination of experience that helps students stand out when looking for a job or applying to grad school.


Frequently Asked Questions About Mount St. Mary's University


Does Mount St. Mary's University Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

🟨 Check with Mount St. Mary's University directly for information on any possible available services for students with disabilities.

Does Mount St. Mary's University Offer Online Classes?

✅ Mount St. Mary's University true for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Mount St. Mary's University Offer Credit for AP Classes?

✅ Mount St. Mary's University true Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Mount St. Mary's University Have An Honors Program?

✅ Mount St. Mary's University true for highly-qualified applicants, but false. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at Mount St. Mary's University.

Does Mount St. Mary's University Require Internships?

🟨 Mount St. Mary's University does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors. Students can look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.


Additional Information About Mount St. Mary's University


Mount St. Mary's University Library

The main library on campus is the Phillips Library.

Dual Degree Programs at Mount St. Mary's University

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time. A 3-2 dual degree program is a five-year program wherein the first three years are spend taking undergraduate courses and the final two years are spent taking graduate courses. Upon completion of the 5 years, the student will be awarded two degrees, a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.

Mount St. Mary's offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in nursing with University of Maryland and Shenandoah University

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does Mount St. Mary's University have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every school. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Mount St. Mary's University has an Army ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at Mount St. Mary's University include:

•an Army ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

Keep Reading About Mount St. Mary's University

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Mount St. Mary's Majors & Subject Areas

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Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

2,456

Campus Setting

Rural

Acceptance Rate

80%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$47,240

Out-of-State

$47,240

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Mar 1
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