The main campus of College Of Mount Saint Vincent is in New York, New York (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, and nursing and emergency medicine.
College Of Mount Saint Vincent does not accept everyone who applies. In 2005, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 470 to 550. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2005 had SAT math scores of 460 or more.
College Of Mount Saint Vincent offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2005, the school had 1,855 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 makes available a lot of student housing. Meal plans are available. Student athletes at College Of Mount Saint Vincent belong to the Other and Skyline Conference for major sports.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The College of Mount Saint Vincent provides to qualified, motivated students an excellent values-oriented education rooted in its Catholic heritage and in the liberal arts tradition. The College requires of all its students a common core of learning experiences as well as specialization in a major field that will permit them to attain their academic, career, and personal goals. Recognizing the ability and dignity of each person, the College teaches students to think critically, to develop self-respect and self-discipline, and to make informed choices which will affect positively their own lives and the world in which they live. Students who graduate from the College are prepared for a variety of careers and professions and for responsible leadership in their fields."
More complete details are provided below.
College Of Mount Saint Vincent
6301 Riverdale Ave
Bronx, NY 10471-1093
General Phone: (718) 405-3200
Admissions Phone: (718) 405-3267
Financial Aid Phone: (718) 405-3290
http://www.mountsaintvincent.edu
College Of Mount Saint Vincent awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 114 | education courses, physical education teaching, health teaching |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 62 | registered nursing, various nursing |
| Liberal Arts | 40 | liberal arts and sciences, sociology, history, English, Spanish language, foreign language and literature, urban studies, international relations, ... |
| Business And Management | 37 | business, business management |
| Media | 25 | communication studies |
| Therapy And Counseling | 23 | psychology |
| Medicine | 18 | health professions |
| Science | 15 | biology, biochemistry, chemistry |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 2 | computer support |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 0 | philosophy, religion |
Number of programs and degrees for College Of Mount Saint Vincent in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 210 | 25 |
| Master's degree | 126 | 3 |
| Associate's degree | 2 | 2 |
| Post-master's certificate | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, College Of Mount Saint Vincent had a total enrollment of 1,855 students (1,498 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 35% |
| Women | 65% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 64% |
| Graduate | 36% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 32% |
| Black | 16% |
| Hispanic | 21% |
| Asian | 8% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 22% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 81% |
| New Jersey | 9% |
| Connecticut | 2% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 79 % |
College Of Mount Saint Vincent offers campus housing for 715 of its 1,498 (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 | 1,877 | 1,329 | 71% | 357 | 27% |
| Men | 497 | 358 | 72% | 126 | 35% |
| Women | 1,380 | 971 | 70% | 231 | 24% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 470 | 550 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 550 |
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 |
Admissions Phone Number: (718) 405-3267
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 20,500 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 20,500 |
| Room and board | $ 8,250 |
| 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)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (718) 405-3290
College Of Mount Saint Vincent has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 3 | $70,100 | 9 | $72,828 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 11 | $56,214 | 16 | $54,994 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 8 | $44,691 | 11 | $45,600 |
| Instructor | academic year | 9 | $39,611 | 6 | $42,842 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 31 | $49,764 | 42 | $54,619 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| 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 6% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | ![]() |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching
Has ROTC (air force)
NCAA athletic conference member
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