Mount Saint Mary College: Review & Facts

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Mount Saint Mary College is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,920 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1960 and is one of the 2 schools and colleges located in Newburgh, New York.

Academic Offerings

Bachelor's degree, master's degree, and postmaster certificate are offered at Mount Saint Mary College.

Majors
Offered

33

MSMC deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and provides 33 majors. The most popular concentrations are Nursing, Management, Business, Psychology, and Education. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile 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 good sign. Nevertheless, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Mount Saint Mary College is fair at 79% (close to New York average). Considering this statistic, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention

79%

Fair

The graduation rate at MSMC is average: 61%.

Student to faculty ratio at MSMC is pretty good: 12:1. Learn more details on instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition price is extremely high, $36,600 a year. The additional fees at MSMC (not included in tuition costs) are roughly $1,500; this comes to $38,100 a year.

Read the details about Mount Saint Mary 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

88%

Easy

According to government data, 2,604 applications were submitted and 2,299 were accepted, so it is easy to get accepted at this school.

This school might accept dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Learn more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Mount Saint Mary College in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price

$10,600

High

MSMC offers a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at MSMC, 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+

Dicey

MSMC offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 800 students, which offers a viable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is high - around $10,600 per year.

Army ROTC programs are available at Mount Saint Mary College. 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 Saint Mary College appears to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Mount Saint Mary College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Mount Saint Mary College
330 Powell Avenue
Newburgh, New York
12550, USA