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Mount Aloysius College

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Town: Fringe
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 540
Religious affiliation Catholic
Student to faculty ratio 11 to 1
Acceptance rate 92%
Students retention rate 69%
On-time graduation rate 53%

Located in Cresson, Pennsylvania, Mount Aloysius College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 92% indicates that Mount Aloysius College is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Mount Aloysius College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, Mount Aloysius College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at Mount Aloysius College is 69% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Pennsylvania is 75%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Mount Aloysius College do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

92.4%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$24,890

Cost of attendance at Mount Aloysius College in 2022 for students from Pennsylvania.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average $13,083
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$24,890

Cost of attendance at Mount Aloysius College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average $21,410
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 97 of freshman students at Mount Aloysius College received on average $16,047 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$16,047
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 106 45% $4,542 $481,472
Other Federal Grant 106 45% $5,327 $564,712
State Grant/Scholarships 131 56% $4,240 $555,465
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 226 96% $11,303 $2,554,480
Total Grant & Scholarships 229 97% $16,047 $3,674,657

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Mount Aloysius College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Mount Aloysius College students is 52.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 50.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 57.0%.

52.6%

  • African American 13.3% 2 students
  • white 52.5% 150 students
  • unknown 64.3% 27 students
  • International Students 58.8% 10 students

Sport Conferences

  • Baseball Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference
  • Basketball Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Mount Aloysius College provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Mount Aloysius College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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