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University of Mount Saint Vincent

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Bronx, New York 10471-1093

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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
Conference
National Collegiate Athletic Association's Division III

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

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of Mount Saint Vincent Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate84.6%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1110

Reading & WritingMid: 560
480610
MathMid: 555
440590

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

84.6%

Trend

SAT Avg

1110

Yield Rate

35.0%

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

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$19,920

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

4500.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

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

Programs (43)

Student Life

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
8 Years$61,111
10 Years$65,756

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$59,900
Men
$63,800

Rankings

U.S. News
#16

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History & Fun Facts

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)

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