Overview
Enrollment
Mount Saint Mary College occupies a scenic 60-acre campus overlooking the Hudson River in Newburgh, New York, approximately 60 miles north of New York City. The private Catholic liberal arts institution, founded by the Dominican Sisters in 1959, maintains its religious heritage while serving students of all faiths. The college's primary academic concentrations include nursing, business, education, and psychology, with nursing representing one of its flagship programs. The campus features a mix of modern and historic buildings, including the historic Dominican Center which serves as both an administrative building and residence hall, while most students reside in one of four campus residence halls. Mount Saint Mary competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Knights, participating in the Skyline Conference.
Ratings
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Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Mount Saint Mary College is rated within the top 49% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Mount Saint Mary College within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#573 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#393 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#72 in Best Colleges in New York
#50 in Best Private Colleges in New York
#535 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#72 in Best Value Colleges in New York
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1075/1225 |
| GPA | 3.3 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,350 |
| Other Fees | $1,418 |
| Room and Board | $17,916 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,550 |
| Total One Year Cost | $58,756 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Health Professions | 19% |
| Business | 16% |
| History | 11% |
| Psychology | 10% |
| Social Sciences | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=193353 IPEDS survey data for Mount Saint Mary College.
Current students may use the Mount Saint Mary College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2024