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Mount St. Mary’s (often “The Mount”) is a small, private Catholic university in Emmitsburg, Maryland, known for strong programs in business, liberal arts, and the sciences plus a tight‑knit residential campus in the mountains and NCAA Division I athletics. Students often rave about the close community, the scenic hilltop setting, the faith‑based campus culture, and the many clubs and activities that keep campus life active despite the more remote location.

State

Maryland

Student Population

2,000

Acceptance Rate

73–75%

GPA Range

3.4–3.6

SAT Range

920–1110

Common Majors

business administration, psychology, criminal justice, nursing

“I love The Mount’s small, mountain‑campus feel, how easy it is to know everyone and get involved in campus activities, but from a past‑student view I’ll say the isolation from big‑city amenities, the quieter social scene, and the way the campus can feel a bit insular and slow‑paced were all more noticeable once I stopped just visiting and started living there.”

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 1

Tuition (no scholarship)

$47,240

Conference

Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

76.75

Avg Women's Scores

81.2

Men's Team Notes

Mountaineers posted 76.75 average highlighted by Nathan Pheng's 71 low at Ka'anapali Classic on Ka'anapali Golf Courses. Devin Smith's steady 72.85 anchored Bucknell Invitational triumphs and Carpetbagger Classic wins at challenging Northeast layouts amid coastal winds and firm greens.

Women's Team Notes

Mount women earned 4th at Bucknell Invitational (924 total) on Bucknell Golf Club, led by Naomi Yacyshen's 221 (T3rd). Depth shone at Battle at the Creek on Kings Creek Country Club through Makensy Knaub's 229, battling Northeast tests with resilient par saves on undulating fairways.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Kevin Farrell

Women's Coach

Kevin Farrell

Men's Email

k.s.farrell@msmary.edu

Women's Email

k.s.farrell@msmary.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Kevin Farrell heads Mount St. Mary's men's golf in his 8th season overall (second stint since 2018 reinstatement), a Mount alum who earned NEC Coach of the Year honors leading to program's first conference title and NCAA Regional. Previously at Bowling Green (5 years), he develops Mountaineers from Emmitsburg base through MAAC competition.

Women's Coach Bio

Kevin Farrell directs Mount St. Mary's women's golf alongside men's program, mentoring five NEC All-Conference players and 14 All-Academic honorees during tenure. With assistant Brent Will, he builds competitive squads post-reinstatement, emphasizing scoring consistency and regional recruiting for MAAC contention from Maryland facilities.

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