Is the Mount a Catholic college?
The Mount maintains Judeo-Christian traditions based upon the
teachings of the Dominican Sisters. We have an active campus
ministry club for students of all beliefs and faiths.
How many students attend the Mount? How many live on
campus?
Mount Saint Mary College’s total enrollment is approximately
2,600 students. Of this number, 1,900 are undergraduate students
and about 1,000 reside on campus.
What is your tuition, room and board for
2012-2013?
Tuition = $25,300 (for 30-credit year)
Room and Board = $13,290 (regular room, 2013-14)
Fees: $1,245
Total = $39,835
What’s your student-to-faculty ratio? What is the average
class size at the Mount?
The student-to-faculty ratio is 14
students to 1 faculty member, and the average class size is 21
students.
Where can I study abroad?
Mount Saint Mary College offers study abroad opportunities in
Oxford, England; Florence, Italy; and Segovia, Spain. We partner
with other colleges and universities to customize an abroad
experience for our students in other countries. These opportunities
generally include classes in a variety of content areas and they
are all offered during the summer semesters.
How does the Mount help students look for jobs after
graduation?
Mount Saint Mary College offers dynamic internship opportunities
and the well-connected services of the on-campus Career Center. The
Career Center services are also available to Mount students after
graduation.
How do I apply for an internship?
Students can visit the Career Center and work with a career
counselor to find the right internship opportunity for their major
and their interests. Students can start internships in the summer
after their freshman year, but should start the process early in
the fall semester as these experiences are competitive.
Do you have an honors program?
Yes, Mount Saint Mary College offers an honors program with
credit, comprising academic, cultural, and social activities. While
designed for traditional undergraduate students, the program is
open to non-traditional students as well. Mount Saint Mary College
also has 12 honors societies on campus.
Do you have health services on campus?
Our on-campus Health and Wellness Center has a clinic with
registered nurses, nurse practitioners, and two consulting
physicians. The clinic provides acute health care while the student
is on campus. The office provides information on current health
issues and refers students to appropriate off-campus medical
facilities. The college is within four blocks of St. Luke’s
Cornwall Hospital.
What services does the Counseling and Services for Student
with Disabilities (SSD) Office offer?
The Counseling and Services for Students with Disabilities
coordinates the college’s academic and non-academic campus
accommodations, assists students in conveying needs to faculty and
staff, and works collaboratively with other departments to resolve
any concerns related to disability needs.
Is your school a commuter school?
No. Half of our students choose to live on campus. There are
many activities and events happening in and around campus for
students to participate in. If you choose to commute to school, you
are able to fully participate in these activities as well.
Can freshmen have cars?
First-year students are not permitted to have cars on campus.
There is a free shuttle service provided by Student Affairs that
takes students to the local mall and other shopping areas, the
train station, area restaurants, grocery stores, the movies and
other places around town.
Is housing guaranteed for all four years?
Yes, housing is guaranteed for all four years.
Where do freshmen live? What about
upper-classmen?
All first-year students reside in one of our two co-ed freshman
residence halls: Sakac Hall and Guzman Hall. The upperclassmen live
in the College Courts.
What amenities are available in the residence
halls?
Each freshman suite includes one or two bathrooms, a
refrigerator/small freezer, a microwave, cable access, one phone
jack per person, and one closet per person (when space permits.)
Both residence halls feature a full kitchen, common area lounge on
each floor, fitness room, movie lounge, laundry room, and computer
room.
Can I request a roommate? What about a specific residence
hall?
We can only guarantee roommates if the request is mutual on the
housing application. Unfortunately, we can’t accommodate suitemate
or residence hall requests.
What is there to do in the Hudson Valley?
The Hudson Valley is home to numerous entertainment venues,
professional sports teams, shopping malls, and outlets. It offers
artistic venues and museums as well as some of the most diverse
restaurants on the east coast and lots of outdoor activities. More
about the Hudson Valley...
Are there different student events on campus? Like
what?
We offer a variety of activities including films, trips, plays,
intramurals, dinner dances, seasonal activities and concerts. The
Mount has hosted American Idol David Cook, OAR and Jason Mraz, to
name a few. We also have more than 20 clubs and organizations for
students to become involved with. On top of student activities, the
Hudson Valley has so much to offer. Student often enjoy shopping,
outdoor activities, dining, cultural activities and our proximity
to New York City.
What sports do you have? What division?
We are a Division III College with 18 men’s and women’s teams,
the newest being men's golf. We are in the Skyline Conference.
Can I receive scholarship/grant money for playing a
sport?
Unfortunately, because we are a Division III school, we are not
permitted to offer any athletic scholarships.
What if I don’t want to play competitively?
We do have several intramural teams for students who don’t want
to play on a competitive team. We have sports like soccer and
basketball, but we also have fun sports like Ultimate Frisbee and
Dodgeball.
What is your average SAT/GPA?
The average SAT score for our incoming freshmen is a 1025, not
including writing. The average GPA is an 86 (or a 3.0).
Do you accept ACT? What score do I need?
We accept both the SAT and ACT exams. The equivalent composite
ACT score to our average SAT score is a 22. If you take both exams,
send us all your scores and we’ll review the highest score.
What is required for an application to be reviewed?
In order to review your application, we’ll need your official
high school transcript, official SAT or ACT scores, an essay of 250
words about a life-changing event, and at least one recommendation.
Once we have all your application pieces, the decision is generally
made within a few weeks.
Do you charge an application fee?
The nonrefundable application fee is $45. However, the
application is free online.
What is the deadline for admission?
Currently, we have a rolling admissions policy, so we are able
to review applications throughout the summer. However, certain
programs fill more quickly and have only a specified number of
seats available each year (e.g., nursing). For this reason, we
highly encourage you apply by February 1st.
Do I need a formal interview?
Formal interviews are not required. However, we may request an
interview in order to obtain more information on your
application.
What is the HEOP Program and how do I qualify?
HEOP is the Higher Education Opportunity Program that is funded
by New York State and MSMC. The program is designed to support both
academically and financially disadvantaged NYS residents. This
program is a highly competitive program for high school students
who meet the New York State income eligibility guidelines. Specific
questions can be directed to the HEOP Office at 845-569-3178.
How much is the deposit, and is it refundable?
The deposit is $450 for resident students and $150 for commuter
students, and is refundable up to May 1st.
When is the admissions deposit due date?
May 1st.
What are the placement exams? Do I need to take
them?
Some students are required to take placements exams. The
placement exams are to determine that students are ready to begin
taking college-level courses. For more information, contact your
admissions counselor.
For non nursing majors: all incoming students
who score less than a 500 on the math section of the SAT or less
than a 21 composite score on the ACT are required to take a math
placement exam. Students who fall into this category will be
contacted in May with further details.
For nursing majors: details regarding placement
exams will be communicated shortly.
Do you offer work / study?
Yes, when you complete your FAFSA form, you are automatically
reviewed for work-study. This program provides employment
opportunities on and off campus to students who demonstrate
financial need. Work is limited to 10 hours per week while classes
are in session.
Is there a mandatory orientation program? When is
it?
Yes, summer orientation is
mandatory. We offer two different sessions in the month of the
July. During orientation, students register for classes, get their
ID card and class schedules and participate in many different
activities over the two-day session.