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Mount Saint Mary College

The Mount/Mount Saint Mary College

Newburgh, New York 12550

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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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

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

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.

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

35.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

6.5%/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%

Mixed

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.

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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

150Very High

Estimated from NY state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

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

Nearest Cities

New Yorkpop. 8.3M
55 mi(95 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
124 mi(215 min)
Bostonpop. 675K
163 mi(283 min)

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)

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