Mount Mary University
Mount Mary University is a private non-profit college or university in Milwaukee, WI, with about 34 programs reporting completions in the federal extract used on this page. It reports a completion rate of about 42.96% for the cohort window published by the Education Department—one yardstick, not the whole story of student success.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $35,420
- 2024 Average Net Price: $20,144 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 62.33% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 631 95.9% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 42.96%
- Average SAT Score: 1020
Mount Mary University: what the data shows
Common questions about Mount Mary University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Mount Mary University?
Mount Mary University is located in Milwaukee, WI (ZIP 53222-4597).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Mount Mary University public or private?
Mount Mary University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Mount Mary University cost?
Published tuition: $35,420.
Average net price after aid: $20,144.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $18,155 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $19,013 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $19,277 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $20,584 |
| $110,001+ | $27,371 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $141,680.
How hard is it to get into Mount Mary University?
Admission rate: 62.33%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1020 and midpoint ACT 19.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Mount Mary University?
Total enrollment: 631 students.
About 96% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Mount Mary University?
150%-time completion rate: 42.96%.
First-year retention: 67.2%.
What do graduates of Mount Mary University earn?
Median earnings: $40,421 six years after entry; $48,745 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $25,288.
59.41% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Mount Mary University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (356 completions)
- CIP 512306 (91 completions)
- CIP 422803 (32 completions)
- Allied Diagnostic, Intervention, & Treatment Professions (32 completions)
- CIP 520201 (27 completions)
- CIP 513101 (18 completions)
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research (18 completions)
- General Psychology (16 completions)
- CIP 040501 (13 completions)
- General Biological Sciences (13 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Mount Mary University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 62.33%; completion rate 42.96%; median earnings $48,745 at 10 years; net price $20,144. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$35,420
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Mount Mary University was $35,420.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$20,144
2024 Value
In 2024 Mount Mary University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,144.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$80,576 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$20,144 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$141,680 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Mount Mary University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
59.41% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
62.87% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Mount Mary University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Mount Mary University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $25,098 | $25,098 | $13,703 |
| 2014 | $25,852 | $25,852 | $13,333 |
| 2015 | $26,760 | $26,760 | $16,104 |
| 2016 | $28,380 | $28,380 | $16,382 |
| 2017 | $29,510 | $29,510 | $19,156 |
| 2018 | $30,100 | $30,100 | $17,706 |
| 2019 | $31,160 | $31,160 | $19,775 |
| 2020 | $32,790 | $32,790 | $20,985 |
| 2021 | $32,760 | $32,760 | $23,991 |
| 2022 | $33,390 | $33,390 | $22,329 |
| 2023 | $34,390 | $34,390 | $18,295 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
62.33% Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1020
ACT Average: 19
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
95.9% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Mount Mary University in 2024 is 631 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
67.2%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
35.21% 100% Completion Time
42.96% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 35.21% of students graduating from Mount Mary University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Mount Mary University.
Return on Investment
$25,288 Median Student Debt
$48,745 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
51.88% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
504.96% Return on Investment
5.2 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Mount Mary University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
CIP 51.2306: 91 completions
CIP 42.2803: 32 completions
Allied Diagnostic, Intervention, & Treatment Professions: 32 completions
CIP 52.0201: 27 completions
CIP 51.3101: 18 completions
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research: 18 completions
General Psychology: 16 completions
CIP 04.0501: 13 completions
General Biological Sciences: 13 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 356 completions
Most popular programs at Mount Mary University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Mount Mary University graduates.
About
Mount Mary University is a private non-profit institution located in Milwaukee, WI, offering 34 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 631 students. The admission rate is 62.33%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1020. The institution maintains a 42.96% graduation rate. Approximately 59.41% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Location
Milwaukee, WI 53222-4597
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Mount Mary University provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
FAQ
How much does Mount Mary University cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $35,420 and average net price is $20,144 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into Mount Mary University?
The admission rate is 62.3% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What test scores do students need for Mount Mary University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Mount Mary University reports midpoint SAT about 1020 and midpoint ACT about 19.
What do graduates of Mount Mary University earn?
Median earnings are $40,421 six years after entry and $48,745 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Mount Mary University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 43.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Mount Mary University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $25,288.
How big is Mount Mary University?
Total enrollment is about 631 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Mount Mary University public or private?
Mount Mary University is a private nonprofit institution located in Milwaukee, WI.
Is Mount Mary University an HBCU?
No. Mount Mary University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Mount Mary University a tribal college?
No. Mount Mary University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Mount Mary University a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Mount Mary University reports 35.8% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Mount Mary University religiously affiliated?
Yes. IPEDS reports a religious affiliation for Mount Mary University: Roman Catholic.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.