Mount St. Mary's University

16300 Old Emmitsburg Road
Emmitsburg, MD 21727
http://www.msmary.edu

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Overview
TypePrivate institution
Year Founded1808
Religious AffiliationRoman Catholic
Undergrad Students1,656
Endowment33,301,272
Application DeadlineRolling
Application Fee35
SelectivitySelective
Application DeadlineRolling
Tuition24,030
Room/Board8,690
Services
Associated FirmsNorthrup Grumman, Deloitte, KPMG, American Express
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Serviceson-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training, other
MuseumsUniversity Archives; National Shrine, Grotto of Lourdes; Archbishop John Hughes log cabin
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance
MuseumsUniversity Archives; National Shrine, Grotto of Lourdes; Archbishop John Hughes log cabin
Periodical Subs935
# of Books209,770
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 monthsN/A
within one year84%
within two yearsN/A
Campus Life
Students in fraternities0%
Students in sororities0%
Campus Size1,400 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing81%
College housing typescoed dorms, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students, other housing options
Popular EventsSpring Fling, Friday Night Comedy Series, Homecoming Dance, Annual crab feast, First Saturday Afterparties (late night dance party), Senior Class 100 days party, Various cultural programs including, Beijing Opera, Persian Cultural Show, Egyptian Odyssey, Mystical Arts of Tibet
Nearest AirportBaltimore, Maryland (50), Washington, DC (70)
Nearest TrainBaltimore, Maryland (50)
Army ROTCOffered at cooperating institution ( McDaniel College)
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook
Number of Organizations70
# of fraternities0
# of sororities0
Students in fraternities0%
Students in sororities0%
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) Mountain Echo (weekly)
Honor SocietiesAlpha Kappa Delta, Alpha Mu Gamma, Lambda Iota Tau, Beta Beta Beta, Phi Alpha Theta, Delta Epsilon Sigma, Phi Beta Delta, Delta Mu Delta, Phi Sigma Tau, Pi Delta Phi, Pi Lambda Theta, Pi Sigma Alpha, Sigma Delta Pi, Theta Alpha Kappa, Psi Chi, George Henry Miles Honor Society
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Knights of Columbus, Building Unified Mount Spirit, Mount Students for Life, Campus Ministry Student Organization, Gospel Choir, Legion of Mary
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Latin American Student Assoc. , Heritage, International Students Association
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Accounting Club, Amnesty International, Assoc. of Rangers-ROTC-U. S. Army, Campus Activity Board, Cassiopeia Cheerleaders, Chemistry Club, Chess Club, Circle K, College Democrats, College Republicans, Community Service Club, Commuter Student Assoc. , Dance Team, Economics Club, Education Club, Equestrian Club, Finance Club, Fine Arts Club, French Club, German Club, Habitat for Humanity, History Club, Ice Hockey, Italian Club, Karate Club, Management Club, Marketing Club, Maryland Student Legislature, Math & Computer Science Club, Mount Ambassadors, Mount Irish Society, Mount Singers, Peer Health Advocates, Philosophy Club, Pre-Law Society, Psychology Club, Rugby Club, Science Club, Sober Activities for Everyone, Sociology Club, Spanish Club, Student Government Assoc. , Best Buddies, Kickboxing Club, Social Dance Club, Society for Collegiate Journalists;