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Mount Saint Mary College

Mount Saint Mary College

Newburgh, NY · City · 1,148 students
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$25,522
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
66%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
52% typical
$67,705
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$51,562 typical
89%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
81% typical · not scored
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

Situated on a picturesque campus overlooking the Hudson River in Newburgh, New York, Mount Saint Mary College is highly regarded for its strong professional preparation grounded in the liberal arts, with its nationally accredited nursing and education programs standing out as its most prestigious offerings. Students benefit from a close-knit, supportive campus community defined by an active student life, Division III athletics, and a deep commitment to community service inspired by the college’s Dominican heritage. What truly sets the Mount apart is its emphasis on immediate, hands-on career readiness, utilizing state-of-the-art clinical simulation labs and extensive local partnerships to ensure exceptional post-graduation placement rates.

Wikipedia:Mount Saint Mary College is a private Catholic university in Newburgh, New York, United States. It was founded in 1959 by the Dominican Sisters.

Location
Newburgh, NY, 12550 · City campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
HPN · Westchester
35 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
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Tuition & fees$43,450
Housing & food (on campus)$19,390
Books & supplies$1,400
Cost of attendance$55,014
Average net price$25,522
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$43,450
Housing & food (on campus)$19,390
Books & supplies$1,400
Cost of attendance$55,014
Average net price$25,522
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$18,747
$30–48k
$16,025
$48–75k
$21,647
$75–110k
$28,722
$110k+
$31,316
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
66%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
48%
Back for yr 2
74%
Transferred
14%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
62% graduated · 32% transferred · 6% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$59,588
10 yrs after entry$67,705
Debt
Median at graduation$26,007
Monthly payment$276
Middle 50% owe$9.2k–$27k
90th percentile$37,500
Green marks a figure above the typical Master's (medium programs): 52% graduate within 6 yrs, $51,562 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
89%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1150
ACT midpoint
22
Comp 19–28 · E 16–30 · M 18–24

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Student Body
Gender
Men 32%Women 68%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
12 : 1
Pell grant
22%
First-gen
37%
Family income
$63,908
Independent
20%
Age at entry
21.0
Part-time
15%
Race & ethnicity
White
50%
Hispanic
28%
Black
9%
Asian
2%
Two or more
2%
Non-resident
1%
Unknown
8%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division III without football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Lacrosse
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Swimming
    Men's · Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$59,588
After 10 yrs
$67,705
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing103
Business Administration, Management and Operations36
Psychology, General25
Social Sciences, General24
History24
Computer and Information Sciences, General17
English Language and Literature, General11
Criminology10
Mathematics9
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General9
Human Services, General9
Health and Medical Administrative Services9
Biology, General8
Accounting and Related Services8
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication6
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness6
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$11M
Full-time faculty
38%
Faculty salary
$9,710/mo
Teaching spend
$10,143
per student
Federal loans
45%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (medium programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions

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