Parent and Supporter Resources

Supporting Your Student’s Journey

We’re so glad your student is considering Mount Mary University—they’re already ahead with your support by their side. At Mount Mary, students find an empowering environment designed to help them grow into confident leaders. With a tight-knit community, small class sizes, and a focus on personalized support, each student is known and supported every step of the way. Our engaging coursework emphasizes social justice and collaboration, while real-world experiences like internships and career development opportunities prepare them for success beyond graduation. And with generous scholarships and financial aid, we’re committed to making their education both meaningful and affordable.

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The Mount Mary Family Portal provides you a place to stay involved with your student and the Mount Mary community. It is your one stop shop for access everything that is happening on campus. Sign up to make connections, get answers to your questions and find the support for you and your MMU student. 

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We're so glad your student is considering Mount Mary University, and know that they are lucky to have your support and guidance during their college search. Here's what your student can expect from our university:

  • An emphasis on women’s leadership. As an all-women’s university at the undergraduate level, we’ve cultivated an empowering campus environment where women lead and shine.
  • A supportive, genuine and inclusive community. We’re a small university with just 1,200 students and an average class size of 12 students. We prioritize personal attention and care for each individual student.
  • Engaging coursework with a focus on social justice. In highly collaborative classes, your student will deepen critical thinking skills and become a strong advocate for self and others.
  • Opportunities to gain work experience and develop career-relevant skills. Resume-building experience and meaningful internships will prepare your student to embark on their career with confidence, poise and a creative outlook.
  • Making their education possible. We offer outstanding scholarships and financial assistance, ensuring that nothing stands in the way of your student’s ambitions.

We are dedicated to making sure nothing stands in the way of your student achieving their dreams. Mount Mary offers numerous scholarships and financial aid opportunities to help your family afford higher education including scholarships, student employment and discipline-specific assistance. 

Academic Scholarships:

Every full-time undergraduate student will receive an academic scholarship when they are admitted to Mount Mary University. This aid is available to support their path with MMU in addition to any private grants or scholarships you might have received. 

Estimate Cost:

Calculate an estimate of your financial aid offer online. 

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