College of Mount St. Vincent

6301 Riverdale Avenue
Riverdale, NY 10471
http://www.mountsaintvincent.edu

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Overview
TypePrivate institution
Year Founded1847
Religious AffiliationRoman Catholic
Undergrad Students1,527
Endowment5,794,801
Application DeadlineRolling
Application Fee35
SelectivityLess selective
Application DeadlineRolling
Tuition21,550
Room/Board8,500
Services
Associated FirmsNew York City Board of Education, Yonkers Board of Education, St. Vincent's Medical Center of New York, Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein Medical Center, The Hospital for Special Surgery, Memorial-Sloan Kettering Medical Center, Columbia Universi
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Serviceson-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training, other
MuseumsSkylight Art Gallery in the Library, Sisters of Charity Archives, Elizabeth Seton Museum, Elizabeth Seton Travelling Museum
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, health service
MuseumsSkylight Art Gallery in the Library, Sisters of Charity Archives, Elizabeth Seton Museum, Elizabeth Seton Travelling Museum
Periodical Subs12,284
# of Books106,669
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 months20%
within one year91%
within two yearsN/A
Campus Life
Students in fraternities0%
Students in sororities0%
Campus Size70 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing49%
College housing typescoed dorms (62%), women's dorms (35%), special housing for disabled students (0%), other housing options (3%)
Popular Events La Gala Latina, Block Party, Battle of the Dorms
Nearest AirportNew York City (15), New York City (26)
Nearest TrainNew York City (2)
Army ROTCNot offered
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook
Number of Organizations36
# of fraternities0
# of sororities0
Students in fraternities0%
Students in sororities0%
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) MounTimes (alternate Wednesdays)
Honor SocietiesAlpha Kappa Delta, Alpha Mu Gamma, Beta Beta Beta, Delta Epsilon Sigma, Delta Mu Delta, Kappa Delta Pi, Lambda Pi Eta, Omicron Delta Epsilon, Phi Alpha Theta, Pi Mu Epsilon, Psi Chi, Sigma Tau Delta, Sigma Theta Tau, Sigma Xi, Theta Alpha Kappa, Kappa Gamma Pi
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Angelicum, Acquire the Fire Bible Club
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Black Student Union, Gaelic Society, International Student Association, Latino Club, SAMAHAN
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Affirmation, American Institute of Biological Sciences Student Chapter, Ariel Society, Business and Economics Club, CMSV Chorus, Circle K Club, Clio, Communications Club, Dance Club, Females In Reach of Excellence, Health Education Club, Modern Foreign Language Club, MSV Players, Philosophy Association, Psi Lambda, WMSV Radio Station, Self-Defense Club, Ski Club, Sociology Club, Student Nursing Association, Students Against Drunk Driving, Students Against Violating the Earth, Tomorrow's Educators