Mount Saint Mary College is in Newburgh, New York. Newburgh is a small city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Mount Saint Mary College issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Master's degree.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include mathematics and liberal arts.
Not all applicants to Mount Saint Mary College are accepted. The top quarter of students at the school scored at least 550 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 460 to 550 in 2005.
The most successful professors at Mount Saint Mary College are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 2,574 students study at the school (in 2005).
Mount Saint Mary College makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students participate in Skyline Conference athletics.
More complete details are provided below.
Mount Saint Mary College
Newburgh, NY 12550
General Phone: (845) 561-0800
Admissions Phone: (845) 569-3248
Financial Aid Phone: (845) 569-3194
http://www.msmc.edu
Mount Saint Mary College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 144 | English, history, social services, interdisciplinary studies, history courses, Spanish language, sociology, social studies, ... |
| Business And Management | 112 | business management, accounting, business and related services, accounting and related services, business administration |
| Education And Teaching | 100 | special education, teacher education, secondary teaching, early childhood education, middle school teaching, elementary school teaching, education courses |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 50 | registered nursing, adult health nursing |
| Therapy And Counseling | 29 | psychology, community health services, psychology courses |
| Media | 25 | media studies, public relations and advertising |
| Family And Social Work | 23 | human services, community organization |
| Mathematics | 22 | mathematics |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 21 | information technology, computer and info science |
| Science | 16 | biology, chemistry, natural sciences |
Number of programs and degrees for Mount Saint Mary College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 415 | 27 |
| Master's degree | 127 | 10 |
In 2005, Mount Saint Mary College had a total enrollment of 2,574 students (2,068 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 31% |
| Women | 69% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 77% |
| Graduate | 23% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 80% |
| Black | 10% |
| Hispanic | 7% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 25% |
| 20-21 | 22% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 82% |
| New Jersey | 12% |
| Connecticut | 5% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 73 % |
Mount Saint Mary College offers campus housing for 834 of its 2,068 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Newburgh, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,625 | 1,285 | 79% | 360 | 28% |
| Men | 342 | 283 | 83% | 110 | 39% |
| Women | 1,283 | 1,002 | 78% | 250 | 25% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 550 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 550 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 22 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 91% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 14% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (845) 569-3248
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 16,930 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 16,930 |
| Room and board | $ 8,320 |
| Room charge | $ 4,680 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,640 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,300 |
Financial Aid:
Mount Saint Mary College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 277800)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (845) 569-3194
Mount Saint Mary College 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 | calendar year | 12 | $77,492 | 11 | $76,137 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 5 | $62,131 | 7 | $55,657 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 12 | $47,168 | 16 | $48,232 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 31 | $61,012 | 36 | $57,788 |
*: 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 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting and Related Services, Other
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Technology
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, Other
Elementary Education and Teaching
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, Other
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Community Organization and Advocacy
Human Services, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
History, Other
International Relations and Affairs
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Social Sciences, General
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication and Media Studies, Other
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Natural Sciences
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
Psychology, General
Psychology, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Mount Saint Mary College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | ![]() |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
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
Tenure system for quality teaching
NCAA athletic conference member
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