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Mount Saint Mary College

Mount Saint Mary College

Newburgh, NY · City · 1,148 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
City
Small (<3k)
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
Cost
Cost of attendance
$55,014
Avg net price
$25,522
Room & board
$19,390
Tuition
$43,450
Books & supplies
$1,400/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$18,747
$30–48k
$16,025
$48–75k
$21,647
$75–110k
$28,722
$110k+
$31,316
Admissions
Admit rate
89%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1150
ACT midpoint
22
Composite 1928
English 1630
Math 1824

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Essay Requirements

Mount Saint Mary College accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
66%
4-yr on-time completion
48%
1st-yr retention
74%
Transfer-out rate
14%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
62%
Transferred
32%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
6%
Median earnings (6yr)
$59,588
Median earnings (10yr)
$67,705
Median debt
$26,007
Monthly loan payment
$276
Debt range (25th–75th)
$9,166$27,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$37,500
Student Body
Men 32%Women 68%
12
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
22%
First-generation
37%
Median family income
$63,908
Independent students
20%
Avg age at entry
21.0
Part-time students
15%
Race & ethnicity
White
50%
Hispanic
28%
Black
9%
Asian
2%
Two or more
2%
Non-resident
1%
Unknown
8%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$59,588
10 years after entry
$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
Endowment
$11M
Classification
Master's (Medium)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions
Full-time faculty
38%
Avg faculty salary
$9,710/mo
Instructional spend/student
$10,143
Federal loan rate
45%

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