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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Total enrollment
2491Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen
186Member of Athletic Associations
NCAATotal staff
54 full time, 124 part timeVeterans affair office
NoVarsity 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
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross-country running
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming and diving
Tennis
Track and field
Volleyball
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.