About Mount Saint Mary College

Founded in 1959, Mount Saint Mary College. is a Private college. Located in New York, which is a city setting in New York, the campus itself is Suburban. The campus is home to 2,128 full time undergraduate students, and 340 full time graduate students.

The Mount Saint Mary College Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 13:1. There are 89 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Mount Saint Mary College include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate89%
Application Deadline
Application Fee45
SAT Range890-1070
ACT Range20-24

Admissions at MSMC are considered Less Selective, with ,8% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 10 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

69% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 30% were in the top quarter, and 8% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Mount Saint Mary College.

23%
“We”re apathetic”
46%
“We know about current events and vote”
23%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
8%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
8%
“We save it for the classroom”
25%
“Sometimes, but not often”
42%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
25%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
8%
“I only go out in groups”
31%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
62%
“I feel extremely safe”
8%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
42%
“We bought the gear”
50%
“We live for the big game”
15%
“It”s not really our thing”
15%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
62%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
8%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
8%
“Available in class”
46%
“They keep regular office hours”
46%
“They”re always available”
75%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
17%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
8%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
8%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
31%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
31%
“We only party on weekends”
31%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
23%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
54%
“There might be people who do”
8%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
15%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
23%
“We”re apathetic”
46%
“We know about current events and vote”
23%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
8%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
8%
“We save it for the classroom”
25%
“Sometimes, but not often”
42%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
25%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
8%
“I only go out in groups”
31%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
62%
“I feel extremely safe”
8%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
42%
“We bought the gear”
50%
“We live for the big game”
15%
“It”s not really our thing”
15%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
62%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
8%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
8%
“Available in class”
46%
“They keep regular office hours”
46%
“They”re always available”
75%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
17%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
8%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
8%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
31%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
31%
“We only party on weekends”
31%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
23%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
54%
“There might be people who do”
8%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
15%
“There”s a huge drug scene”

Mount Saint Mary College REVIEWS

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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    42 Students rated on-campus housing 3.8 stars. 26 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    35 Students rated off-campus housing 2.5 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    51 Students rated campus food 2.8 stars. 8 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    52 Students rated campus facilities 4 stars. 38 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    52 Students rated class size 4.4 stars. 60 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    52 Students rated school activities 3.3 stars. 15 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    53 Students rated local services 3.6 stars. 25 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    52 Students rated academics 3.5 stars. 17 % gave the school a 5.0.

What's your overall opinion of Mount Saint Mary College?

16 Students rated Mount Saint Mary College

Alli - 09/29/2020

I wish I could give no stars. I am thankfully almost done, but I wouldn't recommend this to anyone. I know that Covid-19 has changed a lot but unless you want to teach yourself 12 chapters for an exam then receive an email about studying with a group I would stay far away. There has been maybe 2 professors who really care. No one emails back. Emailing the professors is a joke, don't waste your time. The professors give so much unnecessary work on top of the already heavy workload. You would think as educators they would listen to their students help them work through any issues to reach a goal. Here there is no encouragement, time needed or shown any skills in order to learn from. It is all on yourself.

Rosemarie

Absolutely love attending college here. I've had little to no problems and thoroughly enjoy spending time on campus. It's small so it's easy to know everyone on campus and make friends easily. This college has helped me to open up in so many different ways and I would not be the same person if I had not gone here.

Kayla

Mount Saint Mary is a school strictly for education. The social life is not good the school is so small that you know everyone on campus. As the year goes on the parties get boring and people start to drink more and do more drugs. During school days the teachers are helpful and the class size is perfect. Up to 25 people in the class so the teacher knows you personally.

Erica

The school is very "fun" and academically I like it here. Unfortunately, the nursing program is very disorganized and all the people care about here are making money. The head of nursing and the president of the college as well as the people in between, only care about their public image and making money. It is unbelievably unfortunate that they treat the students like statistics. The professors, on the other hand, are very helpful and care about the students. I love the small school atmosphere because all of my professors know me.

Mount Saint Mary College FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Mount Saint Mary College?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Mount Saint Mary College is 89%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself to save money most importantly. College is very expensive and everything costs money, books, tuition, honor societies, you are always paying for something. I would tell myself to start college right after high school. Do not delay your education. The longer you wait to begin your education the harder it is after you start. Apply for as many scholarships as you can. Any help you can get for college, take it. Look at and apply to multiple colleges. Do not limit yourself to one because it is easiest, closest, or most convinient. Choose a college that offers you the most for your money and the best education.

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  3. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    That the money that you make from the job that you have should be saved for when you are in college because it is an expensive time in your life.

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  4. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    The cafeteria. It is small and the food isn't good.

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  5. What kind of person should attend this school?

    A person who does not have to worry about financial need should attend this school. If you have no monetary conerns then you should attend this school.

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  6. Describe the students at your school.

    My classmates are very supportive and dedicated. They are also very knowledgable.

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  7. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    Mount Saint Mary College is placed in an underfunded, crime ridden, historical city, has a beautiful view from campus, is inhabited by a less than intellectual student body, and has a few phenomenal professors and faculty members that make up for the unimpressive others.

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  8. What's unique about your campus?

    small class room size, internet wireless, many computers

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  9. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    The parties are awesome and the liquor stores always open

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  10. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    The emptiness on the weekends. Also how it is not diverse enough. I wish there were more student from other part of the world that attend my school. The study abroad program at this school is bad. It is not diverse at all. A student can only go to three countries that the school will sponser on their own, if the student want to go to another country they can't, or they have to find another school and take out more loans.

    Read all  5 answers
  11. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    Mount Saint College is best known for their girls basketball team and nursing program.

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  12. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    It is small and has a breathtaking view of the river. Everybody knows everybody else. The profs are very active in the field that they study and spend as much time with their students as they do in their area of work.

    Read all  3 answers
  13. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    Someone who wants to meet a ton of people, like in a huge school.

    Read all  3 answers
  14. What are the academics like at your school?

    The academics are pretty tough. Many of the teachers encourage active participation, so you have to read your books or slides. Some students are competitive, but most like to help you out.

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  15. What is your overall opinion of this school?

    It is pretty great. They definitely give you an education worth the price. It is not a party school, so you can totally focus on your studies.

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  16. What is the stereotype of students at your school? Is this stereotype accurate?

    na

    Read all  1 answers

Student Body

Students

72%

female

28%

male

2,128

Total Undergrad Enrollment

340

Total Grad Students

17%

Out-Of-State

83%

In-State

N/A

International

Organizations

33

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

40%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
% Black or African-American
7%
% Hispanic/Latino
16%
% White or Caucasian
63%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

100% of students attending Mount Saint Mary College receive some sort of financial aid. 36% were awarded federal grants. While 80% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$29,048

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,200

Books and Supplies

$14,104

Room and Board

44,352

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$20,967
$30 - $48K
$22,159
$48 - $75K
$24,747
$75 - $110K
$27,117
$110K & UP
$28,880

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