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The College of Mount Saint Vincent, popularly referred to as Mount, was established in 1847. It was initially a women’s school called the Academy of Mount Saint Vincent. In 1911, it became a degree granting institute, and went coeducational in 1974. The Mount campus is located on 70 acres of land in Riverdale, New York. Mount's recent enrollments have been more than 1,000 students, including men and women from over 20 states and several countries worldwide every year.
The College of Mount Saint Vincent offers a large number of majors to students. Apart from associate’s, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees, several non-degree courses are also available. The academic divisions of the college include:
The sports teams of College of Mount Saint Vincent are nicknamed the Dolphins. They are members of the NCAA Division III, East Coast Athletic Conference, and Skyline Conference, and participate in cross country, soccer, tennis, volleyball, basketball, swimming, baseball, lacrosse, and softball.
The main campus of College Of Mount Saint Vincent is in Bronx, NY (a large city). The school is a Roman Catholic institution. College Of Mount Saint Vincent is a private, not-for-profit school. The school offers degrees up to the Post-Master's certificate.
College Of Mount Saint Vincent offers more choices of majors than most colleges its size. The school students most commonly major in a field related to media, education and teaching, nursing and emergency medicine, and liberal arts.
College Of Mount Saint Vincent does not accept everyone who applies. In 2007, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 430 to 500. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007 had SAT math scores of 420 or more.
College Of Mount Saint Vincent offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2007, the school had 1,810 enrolled students. College Of Mount Saint Vincent has a larger minority student population than most schools. Females make the bulk of the student body at the school.
College Of Mount Saint Vincent is generally not a school for part-time students. The school makes available a lot of student housing. Meal plans are available. Student athletes at the school belong to the Other and Skyline Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
College Of Mount Saint Vincent
6301 Riverdale Ave
Bronx, NY 10471-1093
General Phone: (718) 405-3200
http://www.mountsaintvincent.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 94 | liberal arts and sciences, English, sociology, history, Spanish language, economics, international relations, French language, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 89 | education courses, physical education teaching, health teaching |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 81 | registered nursing, various nursing |
| Business And Management | 42 | business, business management |
| Media | 33 | communication studies |
| Therapy And Counseling | 25 | psychology |
| Medicine | 4 | health professions |
| Science | 3 | biology, biochemistry, chemistry |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 2 | computer support |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 0 | philosophy, religion |
Number of programs and degrees for College Of Mount Saint Vincent in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 267 | 25 |
| Master's degree | 97 | 3 |
| Post-master's certificate | 6 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 3 | 2 |
In 2007, College Of Mount Saint Vincent had a total enrollment of 1,810 students (1,514 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 25% |
| Women | 75% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 67% |
| Graduate | 33% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 37% |
| Black | 13% |
| Hispanic | 24% |
| Asian | 9% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 18% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 37% |
| 20-21 | 28% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 5% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 84% |
| New Jersey | 7% |
| Connecticut | 3% |
| Rhode Island | 2% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 77 % |
College Of Mount Saint Vincent offers campus housing for 771 of its 1,514 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of New York, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,144 | 1,459 | 68% | 390 | 27% |
| Men | 568 | 365 | 64% | 96 | 26% |
| Women | 1,576 | 1,094 | 69% | 294 | 27% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 430 | 500 |
| SAT Math | 420 | 530 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 100% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 22,750 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 22,750 |
| Room and board | $ 8,925 |
| Books and supplies | $ 850 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,100 |
Financial Aid:
College Of Mount Saint Vincent participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 270300)
College Of Mount Saint Vincent has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 18 | 25 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 11 | 15 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 2 | 2 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 4 | $74,638 | 9 | $78,367 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 12 | $56,594 | 15 | $57,758 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 2 | * | 3 | $49,800 |
| Instructor | academic year | 13 | $44,338 | 15 | $50,623 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 31 | $53,305 | 42 | $59,058 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Skyline Conference |
| Baseball | Skyline Conference |
| Track | Other |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, Other
Health Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
French Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Urban Studies/Affairs
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets College Of Mount Saint Vincent Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 7% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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