About
Located on a scenic, 70-acre waterfront campus overlooking the Hudson River in the Riverdale section of the Bronx, the University of Mount Saint Vincent is best known for its commitment to upward social mobility and offering a peaceful, traditional collegiate environment just minutes from Manhattan. Academically, the university is highly regarded for its powerhouse School of Nursing—one of the largest and most prestigious in the region—alongside strong, career-ready programs in business, biology, and communication. The student experience is defined by a tight-knit, diverse community where undergraduates engage in Division III athletics, active student organizations, and robust service-learning initiatives rooted in the school’s historical dedication to social justice.
Wikipedia:The University of Mount Saint Vincent (UMSV) is a private Catholic university in New York City, United States. It was founded in 1847 by the Sisters of Charity of New York.
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Admissions
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Essay prompts
If University of Mount Saint Vincent asks for supplemental essays, the prompts are in the Common App.
The personal essay is separate: see the Common App essay prompts.
Student Body
Varsity sports
- BaseballMen's
- BasketballMen's · Women's
- Cross CountryMen's · Women's
- GolfMen's
- LacrosseMen's · Women's
- SoccerMen's · Women's
- SoftballWomen's
- VolleyballMen's · Women's
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