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Mount Mary University
Most applicants get into Mount Mary University — 62.3% were admitted — so the real questions are cost, fit and outcomes, covered below.
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Mount Mary University sits in Milwaukee proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. Mount Mary University enrolls women only — one of the few remaining single-sex campuses in the country. The school maintains its Roman Catholic affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Communication and Media Studies, where graduates median $56,763 four years out. Faculty pay averages $81,312 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 631 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 67.3% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 16 and 24 on the ACT composite. Put your own practice estimate on Mount Mary University's range with the ACT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Mount Mary University is test-optional — scores count when submitted, none required. Mount Mary University's submitters' middle half scored 16–24 on the ACT; read that as the stronger-tester end of the admitted class.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 16 | 20 | 24 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Mount Mary University received 933 applications and admitted 871 (93.4%), with 172 enrolling.
How Mount Mary University compares
| Mount Mary University | Wisconsin median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 62.3% | 81.5% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $35,420 | $33,396 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $48,745 | $55,452 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, Mount Mary University's median earnings are $48,745 — below the Wisconsin benchmark of $55,452. Weigh that against the $35,420 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
Mount Mary University lists tuition at $35,420 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Mount Mary University's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $35,420 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 631 undergraduates, Mount Mary University is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
43% graduate within six years. Roughly 57% don't — ask a Mount Mary University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Mount Mary University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Communication and Media Studies | $56,763 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | $55,207 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $49,881 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $47,827 |
| Psychology, General | $45,377 |
Median earnings for these 5 Mount Mary University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $48,745 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 27 additional Mount Mary University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Mount Mary University?
The middle 50% of Mount Mary University's submitters earned ACT composites of 16–24; no GPA cutoff is published.
What is Mount Mary University's acceptance rate?
93.4% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 871 admitted from 933 applicants.
How much does Mount Mary University cost?
At Mount Mary University, published tuition is $35,420 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Mount Mary University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Mount Mary University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $48,745 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Wisconsin
- Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design — 60.5% admitted
- Ripon College — 79.8% admitted
- Marquette University — 81.3% admitted
- Marian University — 75% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.