Mount Saint Mary College

  • 6/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Newburgh, NY
  • 0 reviews
#50 Best Private Colleges in New York

Overview

Total enrollment

2,491
Mount Saint Mary College overview
  • Location Newburgh, New York
  • Website msmc.edu
  • Type Private 4 Year
  • Setting Small City
  • Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Mount Saint Mary College overview
  • Size Small
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing Yes
  • Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

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

Mount Saint Mary College is rated within the top 48% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10.

  • Overall Rating
    6 out of 10
  • Academics
    5 out of 10
  • Resources
    6 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    6 out of 10
  • Value
    4 out of 10

Admissions

Admission Standards

Average
Mount Saint Mary College admission standards
  • SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1090/1255
  • GPA 3.3

Acceptance Rate

88.9%
Mount Saint Mary College applications overview
  • Applications Due -
  • Enrollment Rate 7%
  • Application Fee $0

Applicant Competition Very Low

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$43,450
Costs for Mount Saint Mary College
Fee Cost
Tuition $43,450
Books and Supplies $1,400
Other Fees $1,630
Room and Board $19,390
Budget for Other Expenses $2,200
Total One Year Cost $68,070

Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$49,200 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

55% within 6 years

Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Mount Saint Mary College are Health Professions, Business, and History. 19% of students major in Health Professions, 16% in Business, and 11% in History.

  • Health Professions 19%
  • Business 16%
  • History 11%
  • Psychology 10%
  • Social Sciences 7%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=193353.

GPA calculator: Mount Saint Mary College GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026