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Mount Saint Mary College

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 797
Religious affiliation Catholic
Student to faculty ratio 11 to 1
Acceptance rate 92%
Students retention rate 73%
On-time graduation rate 62%

Located in Newburgh, New York, Mount Saint Mary 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 Saint Mary College is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Mount Saint Mary 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 Saint Mary College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at Mount Saint Mary College is 73% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in New York is 75%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Mount Saint Mary 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

91.5%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$36,132

Cost of attendance at Mount Saint Mary College in 2022 for students from New York.

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

New York's average $8,212
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$36,132

Cost of attendance at Mount Saint Mary 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.

New York's average $17,724
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 99 of freshman students at Mount Saint Mary College received on average $26,425 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.

$26,425
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 90 32% $5,224 $470,200
Other Federal Grant 91 32% $5,780 $525,972
State Grant/Scholarships 105 37% $3,946 $414,336
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 278 99% $23,043 $6,405,855
Total Grant & Scholarships 278 99% $26,425 $7,346,163

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Mount Saint Mary 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 Saint Mary College students is 62.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 65.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 55.6%.

62.5%

  • asian 50.0% 5 students
  • African American 44.8% 13 students
  • white 67.2% 182 students
  • unknown 47.8% 11 students
  • hispanic 56.0% 42 students
  • International Students 60.0% 3 students
  • Mixed Race 85.7% 6 students

Sport Conferences

  • Baseball Skyline Conference
  • Basketball Skyline Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Skyline Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Mount Saint Mary College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Mount Saint Mary College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • 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
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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