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Mount Saint Mary College

#1243 in US ranking Newburgh, NY
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$57,721
Tuition & fees
$45,630
Avg. aid
$22,776
Receiving aid
99%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
89%
Avg. SAT
1085
ACT range
19–28

Outcomes

Graduation rate
65%
Median salary
$63,896
1 yr after graduation

What does Mount Saint Mary College offer in terms of athletics?

Mount Saint Mary College's Knights compete in NCAA Division III athletics in the Skyline Conference. That varsity affiliation is different from recreational exercise, club participation, or intramural play.

Varsity offerings include sports such as basketball, soccer, lacrosse, swimming, cross-country, and volleyball, with baseball and softball among other team options. Students interested in a roster spot should check the current team listing and recruiting process for their sport. NCAA Division III institutions do not award athletic scholarships on the basis of athletic ability, though students may qualify for other forms of aid. Students seeking less formal participation should check the current recreation and club-sport offerings rather than assume that every listed sport has an intramural version.

What student groups and Associations are available at Mount Saint Mary College?

Mount Saint Mary College students have opportunities to join academic, cultural, and performing groups. Reported examples include the Student Nurses Association, Performing Arts Society, Latin Student Union, Dance Team, and Cheer Team.

These groups serve different purposes: a nursing association can connect students around a professional interest, while an arts group offers a way to participate in performances and productions. The college also reports a student-run newspaper, student radio, theater activity, and choral groups. Membership, leadership positions, and whether a particular group is active can change from year to year, so prospective students with a specific interest should consult the current student-organization directory.

Who studies at Mount Saint Mary College?

Mount Saint Mary College reports total enrollment of 2,491 students. In the reported entering group, 201 were first-time degree-seeking students and 134 were transfer-in students, so transfers form a meaningful part of new-student enrollment.

About 86% of students in the reported geographic breakdown were New York residents, with about 14% from other U.S. states. These figures suggest that regional connections are relevant to the student population, but they do not describe any individual student's experience. Published demographic counts also identify students across multiple racial and ethnic groups; no single count should be used as a substitute for a complete, consistently defined enrollment profile.

How does student life look like at Mount Saint Mary College?

Everyday life at Mount Saint Mary College reflects both a residential campus and a large commuter population. Roughly 30% of students are reported to live on campus, making class schedules, campus events, and places to spend time between classes especially relevant to commuters as well as residents.

Beyond coursework, students can take part in performances, media activities, service, recreation, and college events. The institution reports a health clinic and personal or psychological counseling for students. New students should check how orientation, advising, and support services operate for their entry term - particularly if they are transferring or commuting and may spend less time on campus outside class.

What libraries are available to students at Mount Saint Mary College?

The Kaplan Family Library and Learning Center is Mount Saint Mary College's main campus library. It provides a place for coursework and research, and students are reported to be able to reserve study rooms.

Library use is not limited to borrowing print materials: students should check its catalog, research databases, journal access, and librarian assistance for their subject. The library is not reported to offer a study area open 24 hours a day, so students planning late-night group work should check current building and room hours. Remote access rules can also matter to commuters and students on placement away from campus.

Mount Saint Mary College Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

2491

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

186

Member of Athletic Associations

NCAA

Total staff

54 full time, 124 part time

Veterans affair office

No

Mount Saint Mary College Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 2,141
Graduate: 350

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 1,124
Part-time: 1,367

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 125
Men: 61

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 301
Black or African American: 94
White: 486
American Indian or Alaska Native: 2
Asian: 24
Two or more races: 32
Unknown: 83

Mount Saint Mary College Sports & Athletics

  • Member of NCAA

Varsity teams compete against other colleges, intramural teams within the school. Each column says whether men, women or both take part, and whether the sport offers athletic scholarships (Aid).

Sport

Varsity Intramural Aid

Baseball

Men––

Basketball

Both––

Cheerleading

–Women–

Cross-country running

Both––

Golf

Both––

Lacrosse

Both––

Soccer

Both––

Softball

Women––

Swimming and diving

Both––

Tennis

Both––

Track and field

Both––

Volleyball

Women––

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.