College of Mount Saint Vincent
University Website: www.mountsaintvincent.edu
Apply Online: www.mountsaintvincent.edu/application.htm
The College of Mount Saint Vincent is a Catholic liberal arts college located in the northeast corner of the Riverdale section of The Bronx, New York, adjacent to the Yonkers border. It is the northernmost location in New York City. It was founded by the Sisters of Charity of New York.
Today, the school serves 1,800 students, with professional undergraduate programs in nursing, business, communication, and education. In addition, the college offers a strong liberal arts undergraduate curriculum with distinctive strengths in biology, biochemistry, English, psychology, and sociology. The College also offers graduate degree programs in nursing, business, TESOL and education.
The college is the peak of the educational network under the care of the Sisters of Charity of New York, one of several Sisters of Charity congregations of Catholic women that trace their lineage back to Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton.
Fast Facts
- Private not for profit, Four or more years
- 1814 students
- $24,400.00 avg tuition
6301 Riverdale Ave
Bronx,
NY
10471-1093
(718) 405-3200
Apply online
Admissions:
www.mountsaintvincent.edu/admissi..
Financial Aid:
www.mountsaintvincent.edu/366.htm
Areas of Study:
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
- Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
- Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
- Education
- English Language And Literature/Letters
- Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
- Health Professions And Related Programs
- History
- Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
- Mathematics And Statistics
- Philosophy And Religious Studies
- Physical Sciences
- Psychology
- Social Sciences
College of Mount Saint Vincent
| Applied | 2,224 | |
| Admitted | 1,482 | 67% |
| Enrolled total | 374 | |
| Full Time: | 374 | |
| Part Time | 0 |
| Test | 25th % | 75th % |
| SAT Reading | 440 | 530 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 520 |
| SAT Writing |
| ACT Composite | ||
| ACT English | ||
| ACT Math | ||
| ACT Writing |
| Retention rate | 75% |
| 4-year graduation rate | 39% |
| 6-year graduation rate | 53% |
| Open Admissions Policy | No |
| Secondary School GPA | Required |
| Secondary School Rank | Recommended |
| Secondary School Record | Required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission Test Scores | Required |
| TOEFL | Recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| AP Credits | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
College of Mount Saint Vincent
| Tuition | In-District | In-State | Out-Of-State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Full-Time Undergraduate Tuition | $24,400.00 | $24,400.00 | $24,400.00 |
| Full-Time Undergraduate Required Fees | $1,310.00 | $1,310.00 | $1,310.00 |
| Part-Time Undergraduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $750.00 | $750.00 | $750.00 |
| Avg Full Time Graduate Tuition | $12,150.00 | $12,150.00 | $12,150.00 |
| Full Time Graduate Required Fees | $335.00 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Part-Full Time Graduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $675.00 | $675.00 | $675.00 |
| Expenses | On-Campus |
Off-Campus (without family) |
Off-Campus (with family) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $9,900.00 | $9,000.00 | $1,700.00 |
| Other Expenses | $1,100.00 | $1,700.00 | $1,700.00 |
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $35.00 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $50.00 |
| Books and Supplies | $900.00 |
| Percent receiving aid | 96% |
| Percent receiving grant aid | 93% |
| Avg amount of grant aid | $13,845.00 |
| Percent receiving student loan aid | 87% |
| Avg amount of student loan aid | $7,424.00 |
College of Mount Saint Vincent
| Programs and majors | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES | ||||
| Biochemistry | X | |||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | X | |||
| BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES | ||||
| Business Administration and Management, General | X | |||
| Business/Commerce, General | X | X | ||
| COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS | ||||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | X | |||
| COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | X | |||
| EDUCATION | ||||
| Education, Other | X | |||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | X | |||
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS | ||||
| English Language and Literature, General | X | |||
| FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS | ||||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | X | |||
| French Language and Literature | X | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | X | |||
| HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | X | X | ||
| Nursing, Other | X | |||
| Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) | X | |||
| HISTORY | ||||
| History, General | X | |||
| LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | X | |||
| MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS | ||||
| Mathematics, General | X | |||
| PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES | ||||
| Philosophy | X | |||
| Religion/Religious Studies | X | |||
| PHYSICAL SCIENCES | ||||
| Chemistry, General | X | |||
| PSYCHOLOGY | ||||
| Psychology, General | X | |||
| SOCIAL SCIENCES | ||||
| Economics, General | X | |||
| International Relations and Affairs | X | |||
| Social Sciences, General | X | |||
| Sociology | X | |||
| Urban Studies/Affairs | X | |||
College of Mount Saint Vincent Scholarships
| Name | Amount | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Milton Fisher Scholarship for Innovation and Creativity | $5000 | April 30, 2012 |
| William Randolph Hearst Scholarship | Varies | Varies |
| Wenkenbach Memorial Fund | Varies | Varies |
| Transfer Scholarship - College of Mount Saint Vincent | Varies | Varies |
| Student Aid Fund II | Varies | Varies |
| Sister Virginia Unsworth Distinguished Scholarship | Varies | Varies |
| Sister Mary David Barry Scholarship | Varies | Varies |
| Sister Marion Francis Harriott Memorial Scholarship | Varies | Varies |
| Sister Marguerite Caso Distinguished Scholarship | Varies | Varies |
| Sister Catherine Marie O'Brien Distinguished Scholarship | Varies | Varies |
Schools Near College of Mount Saint Vincent
| Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Yeshiva of the Telshe Alumni | 1.1mi |
| Manhattan College | 1.5mi |
| Saint Josephs Seminary and College | 2.5mi |
| CUNY Lehman College | 2.6mi |
| Dorothea Hopfer School of Nursing-Mt Vernon Hospital | 3.3mi |
| Sarah Lawrence College | 3.4mi |
| Fordham University | 3.6mi |
| CUNY Bronx Community College | 3.8mi |
| Cochran School of Nursing | 4.0mi |
| Yeshiva University | 4.5mi |
| Concordia College-New York | 4.8mi |
| Saint Vladimirs Orthodox Theological Seminary | 5.8mi |
| Boricua College | 5.9mi |
| Iona College | 6.0mi |
| Monroe College-Main Campus | 6.3mi |
