Admin v2 Preview — Sections marked with a yellow border use mock data until v2 scraping is complete.
v2 Admin
PrivateUrban

Mount Saint Mary College

The Mount/Mount Saint Mary College

Newburgh, New York 12550

Visit website

Campus Vibe

Small & IntimateUrbanPrivate

Strong graduate outcomes — known for health sciences

Mount Saint Mary College is a private institution in Newburgh with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1160, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.3K undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

66% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $67,705 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $23,736.

Established
1959
Motto
Doce Me Veritatem
Mascot
Knights
Type
Private university
Division
Division III

Campus Visits

44 upcoming visits · Next: Mon, Jun 1 · Campus Tour

Plan Your Visit

82%Acceptance
1160SAT Avg
1,268Students
12:1Student:Faculty
66%Grad Rate
$67,705Earnings 10yr
$23,736Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Mount Saint Mary College Launches New Data Science Minor

Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate82.5%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1160

Reading & WritingMid: 540
560640
MathMid: 545
530615

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

82.5%

Trend

SAT Avg

1160

Yield Rate

35.0%

Financial Aid

Pell Grant eligible
30%
First-generation
37%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$41,370
Room & Board$18,820
Books & Supplies$1,522
Total Cost of Attendance$51,810
Average Net Price$23,736
Median Debt at Graduation$26,007
Monthly Payment (10yr)$276

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$12,704
$30–48K$17,922
$48–75K$22,389
$75–110K$27,289
$110K+$28,745

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

35.1%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$22,250

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

9

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

2

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

3

Drug Arrests

2

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Academics

Student-faculty ratio
12:1

Programs (31)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

74%

Negative
  • 74% first-year retention rate
  • Active student organizations
  • Engaged campus community

Mental Health Services

Counselor Ratio

1:350

24/7 Crisis Line

Yes

Free Sessions

12 per year

Avg Wait

5 days

Walk-in hours available weekdays

Disability Services

Dedicated OfficeOffice of Disability Services
Extended test timeNote-taking assistanceHousing accommodationsAccessible transportation

ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements

Dining

Rating

★★★★☆

Score

4/5

Meal Plan

$6,200/yr

VegetarianVeganGluten-freeHalalKosher

Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options

Student Body

Undergrads
1,268
Gender Split
69% / 31%
Women / Men
First Generation
37%
Pell Grant Recipients
30%

Race & Ethnicity

White 51%
Black 9%
Hispanic 28%
Asian 2%
Two+ 2%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate65.7%
Freshman Retention74.3%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$59,588
10 Years$67,705

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
2
vs 2024
Forbes
#52
1
vs 2024
Niche
#38
3
vs 2024

More About This School

Varsity Sports

CheerleadingGolfVolleyball

History & Fun Facts

  • History Academy and Normal School (1883–1958) In 1853, a group of four German-speaking sisters of St.
  • They opened a school on Second Street in lower Manhattan.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

Transit Scores

BikeableCampus shuttle: Free campus shuttle runs 7am-midnight
72
Walk Score
45
Transit Score
68
Bike Score

Local Economy

Unemployment Rate3.2%
Top Employers
UniversityRegional Medical CenterTech corridor firms
Key Industries
EducationHealthcareTechnology

Getting There

Nearest Airports

SWF New York Stewart5 mi
LGA New York LaGuardia51 mi
EWR Newark Liberty58 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA163 mi · ~4h 43m drive
New York, NY55 mi · ~1h 35m drive
Hartford, CT71 mi · ~2h 3m drive
Providence, RI136 mi · ~3h 56m drive
Albany, NY80 mi · ~2h 19m drive
Syracuse, NY152 mi · ~4h 23m drive
Rochester, NY216 mi · ~6h 14m drive
Buffalo, NY266 mi · ~7h 41m drive
Philadelphia, PA124 mi · ~3h 35m drive
Pittsburgh, PA321 mi · ~9h 16m drive
Harrisburg, PA173 mi · ~5h drive
Newark, NJ54 mi · ~1h 34m drive
Trenton, NJ97 mi · ~2h 48m drive
Southern (moderate winters, warm summers)

Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park
Visitor parking lot
Free parking with visitor pass
9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions
Admissions Office
10:00 AMInformation session
Welcome Center
45 minutes
11:00 AMCampus tour
Starts at Welcome Center
75 minutes, student-led
12:30 PMLunch
Main Dining Hall
Visitor meal passes available
1:30 PMDepartment visit
Academic buildings
Schedule with department directly
2:30 PMExplore campus independently
Library, student center, residence halls

Airport Transit

New York Stewart (SWF)5 miles
Rental car
8 min$40-60/day
Shuttle/rideshare
10 min$6-10
New York LaGuardia (LGA)51 miles
Rental car
77 min$40-60/day
Shuttle/rideshare
102 min$61-102

Deadline Calendar

Mount Saint Mary College Application Checklist

Decision Notifications

Mount Saint Mary College — v2 Preview — TourStack