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Mount Mary University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Milwaukee, WI

$32,080

Avg tuition

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About Mount Mary University

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: Catholic, Roman Catholic  While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Mount Mary University is a small private university located on an urban campus in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 716, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 62%. The university offers 38 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 51%, and a student-faculty ratio of 10:1. Tuition and fees for students are $32,080.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

62% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

68% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

Graduation Rate Insight

51% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Considered (not required)

High school transcript Required

High school rank Considered (not required)

Letter of recommendation Recommended

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 16-21

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 866-1123

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

Learn more about how we determine school awards

1k

Students enrolled

49%

Online student enrollment

10:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

White

51%

Hispanic

21%

Black

14%

Asian

6%

Two or more races

4%

Unknown

3%

Non-U.S. Citizen

0%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

96%

Socio-economic diversity

72% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

4

Total Online Enrollment

621

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

95% On-campus

5% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates X Bold Not offered

Associate X Bold Not offered

Bachelor's Check Bold 3% online

Graduate Certificate X Bold Not offered

Master's Check Bold 17% online

Doctorate Check Bold 33% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $32,080 $32,080
Graduate $16,882 $16,882

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,400
On-campus room and board $9,640
On-campus other expenses $6,432
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $7,254
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $6,432
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $6,432

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $49,552 $49,552
Off-campus without family $47,166 $47,166
Off-campus with family $39,912 $39,912

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

72%

State Grant Aid

71%

Institution Grant Aid

91%

Pell Grant

72%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $6,308
State Grant Aid $3,757
Institution Grant Aid $14,112
Pell Grant Aid $4,985

Financial Outlook

$25k

Average student debt after graduation

$38k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

No information available for this school.

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

1

Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields

BA

MA

DOC

2

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

3

Architecture And Related Services

BA

MA

DOC

4

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

5

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

6

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

7

Education

BA

MA

DOC

8

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

9

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

BA

MA

DOC

10

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

11

Health Professions And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

12

History

BA

MA

DOC

13

History

BA

MA

DOC

14

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

15

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

BA

MA

DOC

16

Mathematics And Statistics

BA

MA

DOC

17

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

BA

MA

DOC

18

Philosophy And Religious Studies

BA

MA

DOC

19

Physical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

20

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

21

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

BA

MA

DOC

22

Security And Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

23

Social Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

24

Theology And Religious Vocations

BA

MA

DOC

25

Visual And Performing Arts

BA

MA

DOC

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.