Mount Saint Mary College

Private · Moderately Selective · NY

School data & stats

TypePrivate

LocationNY · Northeast

SettingUrban

Undergrads1,148

Student:faculty12:1

Outcomes

4-yr grad rate47.9%

6-yr grad rate65.5%

Drop-out rate26.4%

Study abroad—

Cost

In-state tuition$43k

Out-of-state tuition$43k

Application fee—

Community

Racial diversity49.8%

Gender diversity68.2%

International0.7%

IdentityRoman Catholic

Overview

Mount Saint Mary College sits on a hillside above the Hudson River in Newburgh, New York, founded by Dominican sisters and still carrying a Catholic identity, though it draws students of many backgrounds. It is a small, teaching-focused college roughly ninety minutes north of New York City, known for a close, supportive atmosphere rather than a research-university scale.

Academics

Nursing is the college's signature program and its largest draw, part of a broader health-sciences emphasis that also includes fields like radiologic technology. Education and business round out the other major professional tracks. Classes are small, and professors are generally accessible outside class — the college leans on personal attention rather than breadth of majors.

Campus & student life

The campus overlooks the Hudson River, giving it a scenic, somewhat removed feel from Newburgh itself, a small Hudson Valley city. Most students live on campus, at least in the early years, and the college's small size means clubs, athletics, and campus events tend to draw a good share of the student body rather than splintering across many separate scenes.

Worth knowing

Its location — close enough to New York City for weekend trips but genuinely removed from it day to day — suits students who want city access without wanting to live inside the city. The Dominican Catholic founding is still visible in campus culture even though the student body is religiously mixed.

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Admissions

Acceptance rate88.9%

Enrolled mid-50%ACT 19–28

Test policyoptional

Rec letters0

Deadlines (2026–27 cycle)

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