Campus & Student Life at Mount Saint Mary College

Home to about 1,781 undergraduates in 2020, Mount Saint Mary is a small, private college located in Newburgh, New York. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Mount Saint Mary offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Mount Saint Mary can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Mount Saint Mary Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Mount Saint Mary College is Affiliated With the Roman Catholic Faith.

Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the Roman Catholic faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best Roman Catholic Colleges and Universities.

Mount Saint Mary Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 11.0% of the student population at Mount Saint Mary. For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Mount Saint Mary Disability Services.

Mount Saint Mary for the Military

While not a "service academy", Mount Saint Mary does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Mount Saint Mary Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Mount Saint Mary for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Mount Saint Mary College

Mount Saint Mary offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Mount Saint Mary College

Mount Saint Mary has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,781 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,479 (83.0%). Part-time attendance was 302 (17.0%).

Mount Saint Mary College is Ranked #2,446 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Mount Saint Mary is less diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Mount Saint Mary #2446 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Mount Saint Mary by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Mount Saint Mary Diversity Guide.

Mount Saint Mary College Competes in the NCAA

Mount Saint Mary has a total of 287 student athletes, 127 men and 160 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Mount Saint Mary College Athletics