Mount Aloysius College: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - FairQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Below AverageCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Fair
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Mount Aloysius College is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 2,810 students enrolled. This college was founded in 1853 and is the only institution located in Cresson, Pennsylvania.

Mount Aloysius College is affiliated with Roman Catholic Church.

Academic Offerings



Majors
Offered
36
Fair
1-year certificate, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, and master's degree are offered at Mount Aloysius College.

MAC deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and provides 36 majors. The most popular concentrations are Nursing, Management, Business, Medical, and Biology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings compared to other schools and colleges.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. However, if you anticipate to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Student Retention
76%
Fair
The student retention rate at Mount Aloysius College is fair at 76% (close to Pennsylvania average). Considering this statistic, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

The graduation rate at Mount Aloysius College is low: 39%.

Student to faculty ratio at Mount Aloysius College is good: 11:1. Learn more details regarding faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans



Tuition and fees per year
$24,400
High
Average tuition price is high, around $23,100 per year. The additional fees at Mount Aloysius College (not included in tuition costs) are nearly $1,300; which totals $24,400 annually.

Read the details about Mount Aloysius College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information



Acceptance
Rate
95%
Easy
As reported in recent government data, 1,428 applications were submitted and 1,360 were accepted, so it is very easy to become a student at this school.

The college will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Check the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Mount Aloysius College in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services



Dormatory
Annual Price
$5,700
Medium
Mount Aloysius College provides a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at MAC, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
C-
Unsafe
Mount Aloysius College provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 600 students, which offers a nice on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable, around $5,700 annually.

Army ROTC programs are available at MAC. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Mount Aloysius College seems to be a relatively unsafe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Mount Aloysius College Location and Maps



Post Address: Mount Aloysius College, 7373 Admiral Peary Hwy, Cresson, Pennsylvania 16630-1999, USA
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