ROTC at Mount Saint Mary's University
Emmitsburg, MD · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: Mount Saint Mary's University students join Army ROTC at McDaniel College.
Cross-town & partner options
Mount Saint Mary's University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Mount Saint Mary's University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 7.5 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 14 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Men81%
- White70%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Men74%
- White73%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Source: GAO, GAO-23-105857 (campus data, AY2011–AY2021). GAO counted cadets and commissions by the school the student attended. Numbers for recent years can differ.
Admissions
| Admission rate | 65% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,100–1,330 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 23–30 |
| Test policy | Test-optional |
These are the most recent College Scorecard figures. The school decides admission. An ROTC scholarship board judges your academics on its own, in a separate process.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
| In-state tuition | $38,000 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $38,000 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 72% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Mount Saint Mary's University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Mount Saint Mary's University has 12,000 undergraduates. ROTC cadets can study almost any major. Some scholarships and commissioning options prefer certain fields.
Yellow Ribbon & veteran support
Yellow Ribbon is a GI Bill benefit for veterans and eligible dependents, not an ROTC scholarship. The school pays part of the tuition above the GI Bill cap, and VA matches it.
Yellow Ribbon: Mount Saint Mary's University takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate | Bolte School of Business | Up to $10,000 |
| Graduate | College of Liberal Arts | Up to $10,000 |
| Graduate | School of Education | Up to $10,000 |
| Graduate | School of Science, Mathematics ,and Technology | Up to $10,000 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Mount Saint Mary's University: FAQ
Does Mount Saint Mary's University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Mount Saint Mary's University students join Army ROTC at McDaniel College.
Which ROTC branches can Mount Saint Mary's University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at McDaniel College, 20 mi).
Is ROTC at Mount Saint Mary's University on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Mount Saint Mary's University and train with the unit at McDaniel College.
School links and location
These links belong to Mount Saint Mary's University. To ask about an ROTC program, open that program above and use the unit's own contact details. ROTCScholar is not the school and not the unit.
- Official site
msmary.edu
- Admissions
msmary.edu
- Apply
msmary.edu
- Financial aid
msmary.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
- Veteran & military services
Campus office for GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon, and military students
Location: Emmitsburg, MD 21727-7799
IPEDS UNITID: 163462
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