Established in 1808, Mount St. Mary's University is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium town of Emmitsburg (population range of 2,500-9,999 inhabitants), Maryland. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Baltimore, Washington. Officially accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Mount St. Mary's University (MSMU) is a small coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Mount St. Mary's University (MSMU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 214 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this US higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. MSMU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.