Mount St. Mary's University

It is moderately difficult to get into Mount St. Mary's University. The university admitted 80% of all applicants in 2022. Out of 4,346 applications received in 2023, 3,458 students were offered admission.

If you are applying to Mount St. Mary's University, the regular decision application deadline is March 1 and there is no application fee, which means it is free to apply.

Students who submit their applications to Mount St. Mary's University for the fall semester should hear back from Mount St. Mary's University by November 1.

Mount St. Mary's University Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of Mount St. Mary's University's admissions stats.

Mount St. Mary's University 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.5
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	22%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	2%
Waitlist	Yes

Mount St. Mary's University Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Mount St. Mary's University.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	Yes	December 1	December 25
Regular Decision	Yes	3 1	November 1

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Considering Applying Early to Mount St. Mary's University?

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Mount St. Mary's University does not offer early decision but does offer early action.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is December 1. Mount St. Mary's University will release EA admissions decisions no later than December 25.

Some students apply to college early because they believe it will help their chances of getting in. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase the chance of admission, since it is a way to show your interest in a school.

➡️ Find a list of some selective colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Mount St. Mary's University Admissions

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How Hard Is It To Get Admitted to Mount St. Mary's?

Mount St. Mary's is a moderately difficult school to get into. Mount St. Mary's evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny or waitlist.

In 2022, Mount St. Mary's accepted 80% of all applicants, around 3,458 from 4,346 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Mount St. Mary's, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to Mount St. Mary's University

It is moderately difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to Mount St. Mary's University

Mount St. Mary's University has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Mount St. Mary's University Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are they consider most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that prioritize the admissions factors where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at Mount St. Mary's University

Wondering what factors are considered by Mount St. Mary's University during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Important
Application Essay	Important
Extracurricular Activities	Important
Recommendation(s)	Important
Standardized Test Scores	Important
Talent/Ability	Important
Level of Applicant's Interest	Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Important
Class Rank	Considered
Interview	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
Work Experience	Considered

Make sure to check with Mount St. Mary's University for more information on admission factors.

Mount St. Mary's University 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Mount St. Mary's University, all applicants must submit the following items. Double check with Mount St. Mary's University's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement	–	√	–	–
Interview	–	√	–	–
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)	–	–	–	–
Letter(s) of Recommendation	1	–	–	–
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	2.03	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Mount St. Mary's University?

Students admitted to Mount St. Mary's University have an average unweighted GPA of 3.5.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Mount St. Mary's University is test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 22% of Mount St. Mary's University's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 2% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Mount St. Mary's University?

To be competitive with other Mount St. Mary's University applicants, you should aim to earn between 1050 and 1220 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Mount St. Mary's University 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1220 and 25% of scored lower than 1050, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Mount St. Mary's University students scored 610 or higher and 75% of students scored 520 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Mount St. Mary's University students scored 640 or higher, and 75% scored a 520 or higher.

To be most competitive at Mount St. Mary's University, you should strive to earn between 19 and 25 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 25 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Mount St. Mary's University's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 25, and three out of four students scored lower than 25 on the ACT.

A 19 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Mount St. Mary's University students. Only one out of every four students scored below 19.

More Information on Transferring to Mount St. Mary's University

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Mount St. Mary's University.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is June 1.

Transfer students can enroll in Mount St. Mary's University during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Mount St. Mary's University Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Mount St. Mary's University?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Mount St. Mary's University.

Does Mount St. Mary's University accept transfer credits?

✅ Mount St. Mary's University accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Mount St. Mary's University accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES • Life Long Learning Credit

Does Mount St. Mary's University accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Mount St. Mary's University accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Mount St. Mary's University?

❌ No, Mount St. Mary's University is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you may want to send them. If your scores are average or below average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is Mount St. Mary's University's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for Mount St. Mary's University is 80%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Mount St. Mary's University?

❌ Mount St. Mary's University does not offer early decision.

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