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Mount Aloysius College

Cresson, Pennsylvania 16630-1999

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Health sciencesTight-knitCollege town

Known for health sciences — close-knit campus

Mount Aloysius College is a private institution in Cresson with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1034, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.1K undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

56% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $46,165 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $20,748.

Established
1853
Mascot
Mac the Mountie
Type
Private
Division
Division III

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90%Acceptance
1034SAT Avg
1,123Students
12:1Student:Faculty
56%Grad Rate
$46,165Earnings 10yr
$20,748Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate90.4%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1034

Reading & Writing
445540
Math
455565

ACT Score Range

Composite
1524

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

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$26,156
Room & Board$12,194
Books & Supplies$2,500
Total Cost of Attendance$38,533
Average Net Price$20,748
Median Debt at Graduation$24,287
Monthly Payment (10yr)$257

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$17,100
$30–48K$16,577
$48–75K$18,440
$75–110K$23,150
$110K+$25,501

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

68.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$16,980

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

8

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

2

Drug Arrests

2

Liquor Arrests

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

Programs (44)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

71%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads
1,123
Gender Split
72% / 28%
Women / Men
First Generation
42%
Pell Grant Recipients
16%

Race & Ethnicity

White 74%
Black 4%
Hispanic 1%
Asian 1%
Int'l 7%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate55.6%
Freshman Retention71.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$45,211
10 Years$46,165

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

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Mounties and

Softball

History & Fun Facts

  • History Mount Aloysius College was founded in 1853 by a small community of sisters from the Sisters of Mercy.
  • In 1897, the academy moved to its present location in Cresson.
  • " In 2000, the college's charter was amended again to include master's degrees.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

97Average

Estimated from PA state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Pittsburghpop. 300K
73 mi(127 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
185 mi(321 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
242 mi(419 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

PIT Pittsburgh86 mi
MDT Harrisburg99 mi
ABE Lehigh Valley166 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA412 mi · ~11h 54m drive
New York, NY242 mi · ~6h 59m drive
Hartford, CT321 mi · ~9h 16m drive
Providence, RI386 mi · ~11h 9m drive
Albany, NY293 mi · ~8h 28m drive
Syracuse, NY219 mi · ~6h 20m drive
Rochester, NY193 mi · ~5h 35m drive
Buffalo, NY168 mi · ~4h 51m drive
Philadelphia, PA185 mi · ~5h 21m drive
Pittsburgh, PA73 mi · ~2h 7m drive
Harrisburg, PA91 mi · ~2h 38m drive
Newark, NJ233 mi · ~6h 44m drive
Trenton, NJ204 mi · ~5h 54m drive
Southern (moderate winters, warm summers)

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