According to U.S.News and World Report, rankings are based on widely accepted indicators of excellence as retention and graduation rates and the strength of the faculty and this year graduation rate performance was more heavily weighted. This measure now accounts for 7.5 percent of the final score (compared to 5 percent previously) for National Universities and National Liberal Arts Colleges.

The Mount was also recently ranked by the Cardinal Newman Society and recommends Mount St. Mary’s University in the guide 2009 edition of Choosing a Catholic College.  The guide for parents, grandparents and students based its recommendation on academics, governance, spiritual life, student activities and residence life, i.e., how well it “embraces the Catholic mission in all facets of campus life.”

The Mount, founded in 1808 is the nation’s second-oldest Catholic university and offers a rigorous educational experience rooted in the liberal arts that provides students with depth, substance and success. With 1,600 undergraduate students, the 13:1 student/faculty ratio ensures an uncommon sense of community. We are a distinctive Catholic university that transforms lives—poised to continue our mission of faith, discovery, leadership, and community.

For more information on the Mount, please visit: www.msmary.edu.