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#3 Best colleges for criminal justice in MarylandMount St. Mary's University
Emmitsburg, MD · Private nonprofit · 4-year
Your real cost
Average price after aid $22,655 a year
Median debt at graduation: $25,391 (all students)
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Upcoming admissions events
- Preview DaysNovember 3, 2026More about Preview DaysAdd to calendar
- Open HouseNovember 14, 2026More about Open HouseAdd to calendar
- Preview DaysFebruary 15, 2027More about Preview DaysAdd to calendar
- Open HouseApril 10, 2027More about Open HouseAdd to calendar
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Academic Excellence
Each measure counts for the share shown.
- Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.65%
- First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.71%
- Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,176 · ACT 23
- Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.13 to 1
- Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$10,126
Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.
Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))
What families pay, by income
Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.
| Family income | Price after aid |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | |
| Over $110,000 |
Full cost of attendance before aid: $63,731 a year.
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Cost and value
Federal data: what families pay after aid, what graduates earn, and what they owe.
| Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS) | 1,873 |
|---|---|
| Men and women College Scorecard, fall 2023 | Men 50% · Women 50% |
| First-generation students College Scorecard | 23% |
| Total students | 2,499 |
| Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid | $22,655 |
| Cost of attendance (per year) | $63,731 |
| Median federal debt at graduation | $25,391 |
| Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time | 65% |
| Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients College Scorecard, within 6 years | 68% |
| Graduation rate for first-generation students College Scorecard, within 6 years | 63% |
| Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years College Scorecard, within 3 years | 75% |
| First-year retention | 71% |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $64,072 |
| Admission rate | 74% |
| Application fee IPEDS, 2023–24 | No application fee |
| Typical rent HUD fair market rent, FY2026 | About $2,015 a month for a one-bedroom |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 31% |
| Average SAT | 1176 |
|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 543–660 |
| SAT math | 503–620 |
| ACT composite | 19–27 |
| Test policy | Considered but not required |
Value: Good · Top 46% (how it’s computed)
Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.
Earnings by major
Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).
| Major | Median earnings |
|---|---|
| Computing and information science | |
| Accounting | |
| Biology | |
| Business (general) | |
| Criminology | |
| Teacher education | |
| Communication studies | |
| Sociology | |
| Political science | |
| Kinesiology and exercise science | |
| History | |
| Experimental psychology | |
| Fine arts |
Also offered (no earnings published yet): Biochemistry, Chemistry, Classics, Data Science, Economics, English, Entrepreneurship, Family and human development, General studies, German, Information technology, Interdisciplinary studies, International relations, Liberal arts, Linguistics, Management information systems, Mathematics, Natural resources and conservation, Neuroscience, Other health professions and related clinical sciences, Philosophy, Romance languages, Secondary education, Security science, Theology.
What students study most
Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).
| Field | Share of degrees |
|---|---|
| Business | |
| Social sciences | |
| Computer and information sciences | |
| Biology | |
| Education |
Campus life
| School colors | |
|---|---|
| Setting | Rural |
| Part-time undergraduates | 5% |
| Undergraduates aged 25 and older | 6% |
| On-campus room and board (per year) | $15,050 |
| Sports | NCAA Division I · Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference |
| ROTC | Army |
| Study abroad | Offered |
| Students per faculty member | 13 to 1 |
| Undergraduates registered with the disability office | About 15%IPEDS, 2023–24 |
| Disability services | Visit the office’s pageThe college’s own page |
| Faculty who are full-time | 100%College Scorecard, fall 2023 |
| Endowment per student | $27,633IPEDS, 2023, per student |
| Dorm space | For about 78% of studentsBeds per undergraduate; not who lives on campus |
| Nearest airport with airline service | Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)About 47 miles away |
| Nearest major airport | Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)About 51 miles away |
| Town population | 2,845Census, 2020–2024 |
| Nearest city of 250,000 people or more | BaltimoreAbout 48 miles away |
| Typical weather | 31°F in January · 75°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Emmitsburg 2 SE, MD, about 4 miles away |
Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors.
Campus safety reports
On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.
| Category | This campus | U.S. rate |
|---|---|---|
| Rape | 1.04 | 0.07 |
| Robbery | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Aggravated assault | 0.00 | 0.04 |
| Burglary | 0.62 | 0.08 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 0.00 | 0.15 |
Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.
Questions families ask
- What is Mount St. Mary's University’s Compass Score?
- Good (grade B). It ranks in the top 38% of rated colleges. The grade comes from outcomes (40%: graduation, retention and earnings), entering students (40%: test scores and selectivity), cost (15%: debt and price after aid) and teaching (5%: class size), all from federal data.
- How much does Mount St. Mary's University cost after financial aid?
- The average net price is $22,655 a year for students who receive federal aid, after grants and scholarships. What your family pays depends on income; the college’s net price calculator gives your own estimate.
- How hard is it to get into Mount St. Mary's University?
- Mount St. Mary's University admitted 74% of applicants in the most recent federal data.
- How do Mount St. Mary's University’s graduates do?
- 65% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years; the median earnings of former students ten years after entry are $64,072; the median federal debt at graduation is $25,391.
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About this school’s data
- IPEDS unit ID 163462
- Carnegie classification: Master's university (medium programs)
- Accreditation: Middle States Commission on Higher Education (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
- Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Roman Catholic
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