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Mount Aloysius College is in a town not far from a more urbanized area, in Cresson, PA. The school has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation. Mount Aloysius College is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at the school earn degrees up to the Master's degree.
There are more programs of study at Mount Aloysius College than you'll find at most colleges of similar size. The most common major fields study at the school include nursing and emergency medicine.
Mount Aloysius College does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2007-2008 was 390 to 490 for students at the school. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 400 and 500.
Some professors at Mount Aloysius College are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
The school, in 2007-2008, had 1,595 students (1,418 full-time equivalent). The student body at Mount Aloysius College is essentially female.
The school makes available student meal plans. Athletic teams at Mount Aloysius College belong to the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference for major sports.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Mount Aloysius College is to respond to individual and community needs with quality programs of education in the tradition of the Religious Sisters of Mercy. Each student will have the opportunity to acquire knowledge and to develop values, attitudes, and competencies necessary for lifelong learning within an environment which reflects a liberal arts orientation and a Catholic, Judeo-Christian heritage."
More complete details are provided below.
Mount Aloysius College
7373 Admiral Peary Hwy
Cresson, PA 16630-1999
General Phone: (814) 886-4131
http://www.mtaloy.edu/home/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 120 | registered nursing |
| Medical Support and Technology | 85 | radiation therapist, surgical tech, medical assistant, allied health and medical assisting |
| Liberal Arts | 55 | liberal arts and humanities, sign language translation, English, social studies, general studies |
| Business and Management | 32 | business management, accounting |
| Education and Teaching | 21 | early childhood education, kindergarten/preschool teaching |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 19 | criminal justice and administration, corrections administration, corrections |
| Therapy and Counseling | 13 | psychology, physical therapist assistant |
| Medical Administration | 7 | health care administration |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 4 | information technology |
| Science | 3 | biological and biomedical sciences |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 3 | occupational therapist assistant |
| Law | 2 | legal assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for Mount Aloysius College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 189 | 13 |
| Bachelor's degree | 158 | 13 |
| Master's degree | 16 | 3 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 1 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Mount Aloysius College had a total enrollment of 1,595 students (1,418 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 27% |
| Women | 73% |
| Full-Time | 97% |
| Part-Time | 3% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 97% |
| Graduate | 3% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 70% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 26% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 27% |
| 20-21 | 22% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 91% |
| Maryland | 3% |
| New York | 2% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 67 % |
| Part-Time | 69 % |
Mount Aloysius College offers campus housing for 344 of its 1,418 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Cresson, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania 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 | 1,158 | 858 | 74% | 302 | 35% |
| Men | 314 | 232 | 74% | 83 | 36% |
| Women | 844 | 626 | 74% | 219 | 35% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 390 | 490 |
| SAT Math | 400 | 500 |
| SAT Writing | 390 | 490 |
| ACT Verbal | 15 | 21 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 19 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 20 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 79% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 28% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 16,580 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 16,580 |
| Room and board | $ 6,950 |
| Room charge | $ 3,520 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,430 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,600 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,000 |
Financial Aid:
Mount Aloysius College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 330200)
Mount Aloysius College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 3 | $68,862 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 0 | * | 5 | $60,757 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 12 | $48,723 | 24 | $50,577 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $34,371 | 11 | $43,677 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 18 | $49,688 | 40 | $49,952 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference |
| Baseball | Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference |
| Track | Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Information Technology
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
Social Sciences, Other
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapist Assistant
SCIENCE
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Corrections Administration
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapist Assistant
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Mount Aloysius College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% |  |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 6% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students 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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