Mount Saint Mary College

Mount Saint Mary College is a small liberal arts college located in the Hudson Valley. We encourage our students to “Be the Spark” to create change. With our wide array of academic programs, dynamic clubs and activities, DIII athletics, faculty that know you by name, and connections, your possibilities to grow are endless. Guided by our core belief that service matters, you’ll discover your purpose through hands-on experience in the community and classwork. With 96% of our students employed or in graduate school within 6 months of graduating, you can feel confident that we’ll set you on your path to success. Check out our campus tour and see why you'll love being a Knight!

Accepts first-year applicationsMid-AtlanticPrivateSuburbanSmall (2,000 and under)Co-Ed

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Academic programs

Science
Technology
Liberal Arts
Business
Education
Nursing
Communication
Art & Design
Finance/Accounting
Health Science
Social Science
Psychology
Computer Science

Student experience

Athletics
Co-op/Internship Opportunities
Disability Services
Intramural/Club Sports
LGBTQIA Services
Military/Veteran Services
Night Class Offerings
On-Campus Housing
Religious Affiliation
Study Abroad
Undergraduate Research
Veteran Fee Waiver

Application information

First-year

Ready to become a Knight? If you are a high school student about to enter college for the first time, take a deep breath: we’re here to help you through the process no matter what institution you choose to attend.

Requirements for first-year applicants:

Completed application
Apply for free
Official high school transcript
Applicants are welcome to submit additional material they feel may enhance their application
Apply any time - the Mount has rolling admissions

Learn more about Undergraduate Admissions here.

Transfer

Approximately 25% of Mount students are transfer students. Any student who has taken course work at an accredited college after high school graduation is considered a transfer student.

Requirements for Transfer applicants:

Completed application
Apply for Free
Official high school transcript if they have under 24 college credits
Official transcripts from each college they have attended
Apply any time - the Mount has rolling admissions

Learn more about Transfer Admissions and specific requirements for certain majors here.

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Additional information

Rewards for your hard work
We want to do everything we can to help you reach your dreams, and we recognize how important it is to make a small, private education achievable and affordable. At the Mount, 99% of first-year students receive scholarships and grants (money you don’t have to pay back), with the average adding up to more than $29,000 per year. To find out more about Mount scholarships and financial aid, visit our Financial Aid website.

Support and Services
The Mount is a family, and we take care of our family! You'll have an entire network of people who believe in and care about you. You’ll be supported from every angle: from your personal academic & career counselor and librarian to professors who not only know you by name but are also actively helping you achieve your aspirations and goals.

Visit us

The feeling of coming home is indescribable: the comfort, the familiar sounds and smells, and the warm welcome of family. For many of our students, they get “that feeling” from the moment they first step foot on campus. They just know that this is the place where they’ll make lifelong friends, find themselves, and start the rest of their lives. So come on by. We’d love to welcome you home. Schedule your campus visit at msmc.edu/visit.

"I chose the Mount because it felt like a community where I could truly belong, offering countless opportunities to get involved, meet new people, and grow inside and outside the classroom. Being part of student life here makes every day feel meaningful and connected."