community. Seminarians also write the Seminary Newsletter.
== Students and faculty ==
In 2014-15 the university enrolled 1,741 undergraduate students and 499 graduate students, with a total of 2,240 students.
The student population is about 55% female and 45% male.
Of the 1,689 undergraduate students, 55% are from Maryland and 33% are from other Mid-Atlantic States. 33 total states are represented, as well as 13 foreign countries.
Around 85% of undergraduates live on campus.
The student-faculty ratio 13:1, and 46 percent of classes have fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Mount St. Mary's include: Business/Commerce, Criminology, Biological Sciences, Elementary/Secondary Education, and Accounting. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 80%.
For students who want to graduate early, the university offers a three-year degree option.
== Student publications ==
=== The Mountain Echo ===
The Mountain Echo is a print and online newspaper that reports on news …
