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University of Mount Saint Vincent

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Bronx, New York 10471-1093

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Strong graduate outcomes — known for psychology

University of Mount Saint Vincent is a private institution in Bronx with particular strength in psychology and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1110, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 2.4K undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

57% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $65,756 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $19,920.

Established
1847
Motto
Bonitatem et disciplinam et scientiam doce me.
Mascot
Dolphin
Type
Private university

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85%Acceptance
1110SAT Avg
2,373Students
15:1Student:Faculty
57%Grad Rate
$65,756Earnings 10yr
$19,920Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate84.6%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1110

Reading & WritingMid: 560
480610
MathMid: 555
440590

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

Financial Aid

Pell Grant eligible
43%
First-generation
41%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$42,740
Room & Board$14,300
Books & Supplies$900
Total Cost of Attendance$50,617
Average Net Price$19,920
Median Debt at Graduation$25,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$265

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$17,656
$30–48K$19,346
$48–75K$20,674
$75–110K$19,745
$110K+$24,432

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

Debt & Aid Detail

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

45.0%

Median Debt at Grad

$18,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

20

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

5

Burglary

1

Aggravated Assault

1

Robbery

2

Motor Vehicle Theft

2

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

5

Drug Arrests

4

Liquor Arrests

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

Academics

Student-faculty ratio
15:1

Programs (43)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

71%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads
2,373
Gender Split
78% / 22%
Women / Men
First Generation
41%
Pell Grant Recipients
43%

Race & Ethnicity

White 40%
Black 14%
Hispanic 31%
Asian 5%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate57.1%
Freshman Retention71.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$53,755
10 Years$65,756

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

Rankings

U.S. News
#16
vs 2024

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

  • History 1861 in Central Park The university was founded in 1847 as the Academy of Mount Saint Vincent, a school for women.
  • In 1911, the academy became a degree-granting institution and changed its name to the College of Mount Saint Vincent.
  • In 2024, the college was renamed the University of Mount Saint Vincent.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

160Very High

Estimated from NY state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

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

Nearest Cities

New Yorkpop. 8.3M
15 mi(26 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
94 mi(163 min)
Bostonpop. 675K
178 mi(309 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

LGA New York LaGuardia10 mi
JFK New York JFK20 mi
EWR Newark Liberty21 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA178 mi · ~5h 9m drive
New York, NY15 mi · ~26 min drive
Hartford, CT87 mi · ~2h 31m drive
Providence, RI144 mi · ~4h 10m drive
Albany, NY120 mi · ~3h 28m drive
Syracuse, NY187 mi · ~5h 24m drive
Rochester, NY245 mi · ~7h 5m drive
Buffalo, NY290 mi · ~8h 23m drive
Philadelphia, PA94 mi · ~2h 43m drive
Pittsburgh, PA321 mi · ~9h 16m drive
Harrisburg, PA162 mi · ~4h 41m drive
Newark, NJ18 mi · ~31 min drive
Trenton, NJ65 mi · ~1h 53m drive
Southern (moderate winters, warm summers)

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