School Overview
The College of Mount St. Vincent is a small, private, liberal arts college that is owned and operated by the Roman Catholic Church. It is located in an upper-middle-class residential neighborhood, known as Riverdale, in The Bronx, New York–in the northern part of New York City. Mount Saint Vincent was established in 1847 by the Sisters of Charity of New York, a religious congregation of Catholic women dedicated to educating and nursing the poor.
Total annual enrollment at the College of Mount Saint Vincent is roughly 1,900 students, which include roughly 1,500 undergraduates and 400 post-graduate students. The college offers bachelor’s degrees in various fields of study including business, education, nursing and communication, among others. Some of the institution’s strongest programs are in biology, English, psychology, biochemistry and sociology. At the graduate level, the college offers progams in business, education and nursing.
General Information
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Admission Office 6301 Riverdale Avenue Riverdale, NY 10471-1093 (718) 405-3267 (800) 665-2678 Fax: (718) 549-7945 admissions[email protected] Contact: Roland Pinzon Director of Admission |
Main Address 6301 Riverdale Avenue Riverdale, NY 10471-1093 (718) 405-3200 www.mountsaintvincent.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 1,502 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 375 Degree-seeking undergrads: 1,448 Graduate enrollment: 295 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $35 Online application fee: Free |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 67% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 70% |
College Majors
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Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biochemistry B Business, Management, & Marketing Business – General A,B Communications & Journalism Communications/Rhetoric B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Foreign Language & Literature Foreign Language & Literature – General B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Nursing (RN) B History History – General A,B Liberal Arts & Sciences Liberal Arts & Sciences A,B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Philosophy & Religion Philosophy B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Psychology Psychology – General A,B Social Sciences Economics B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
College of Mount Saint Vincent Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (718) 405-3200 |
| Website: | www.mountsaintvincent.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | https://www.mountsaintvincent.edu/admission/choose-the-mount/apply-now |
| Address: | 6301 Riverdale Ave, Bronx, NY 10471-1093 |
| Setting: | City: Large |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 2,077 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 54% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 13 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 2,028 (98% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Associates, Bachelor's, Master's |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $40,980 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $40,980 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 100% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $30,306 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
College of Mount Saint Vincent Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at College of Mount Saint Vincent.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 1 | 3 | 1 | ||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | ||||
| Education | 3 | ||||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | ||||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 3 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 4 | 1 | 4 | ||
| History | 1 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | ||||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | ||||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 3 | 1 | |||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 2 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | ||||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | ||||
| Social Sciences | 1 | 4 | |||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 1 | ||||
| Grand total | 4 | 2 | 27 | 9 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at College of Mount Saint Vincent and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $40,980 |
| Out-of-state | $40,980 |
| Books and supplies | $1,185 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $18,406 |
| Out-of-state | $18,406 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 412 | 100% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 412 | 100% | $30,306 |
| Student loan aid | 318 | 77% | $6,632 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,409 | 86% | $25,613 |
| Federal student loans | 1,237 | 76% | $10,006 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for College of Mount Saint Vincent. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled College of Mount Saint Vincent students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 2,746 | 811 | 1,935 | Percent admitted | 100% | 89% | 93% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 16% | 19% | 15% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
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| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
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| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
College of Mount Saint Vincent Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 2,077 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 1,867 |
| Graduate enrollment | 210 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
College of Mount Saint Vincent Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
- New York State Board of Regents, State Education Department, Office of the Professions (Nursing Education)
- RN Baccalaureate Degree Programs
- Teacher Education Accreditation Council, Accreditation Committee
- Baccalaureate Teacher Education Accreditation Council (BTEAC) - Baccalaureate programs
- Graduate Teacher Education Accreditation Council (GTEAC) - Graduate programs
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