Mount Aloysius College
About Mount Aloysius College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Mount Aloysius College is a private university in Cresson, PA. It has a 86% acceptance rate and a 46% graduation rate, serving approximately 1,097 students.
Founded
1853
Location
Cresson, Pennsylvania
Students
1,107
Institution
Private
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
82.1%
Open admission
Graduation Rate
56.9%
Below national average
Tuition
$27,072
Per year
Avg Net Price
$22,344
After financial aid
SAT Average
1070
Out of 1600
Median Earnings
$46,165
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Moderate
Most students who apply are accepted
How to Apply
Test Policy
Test Optional
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Mount Aloysius College accepts the majority of applicants at 82.1%. If you meet the basic requirements, this is an accessible option worth considering.
SAT Scores
1070/ 1600
ACT Scores
20/ 36
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Average
56.9% complete their degree within six years
Retention
56.1%
4-Year Grad
41%
6-Year Grad
49%
Teaching Quality
11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
41.9%
$/Student
$6.9K
Class Size
Medium
The 41% graduation rate is below the national average of 44%. It's worth looking into what support systems the school offers to help you finish your degree.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$27,072
Annual Tuition
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
$14,310
Books & Supplies
$2,593
Total Cost of Attendance
$40,435
After Financial Aid
$22,344
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$21,530
Receive Grants
15.4%
Take Loans
31.1%
The total cost of attendance runs about $40,435/yr, including $14,310 for room and board. After financial aid, the average student pays $22,344.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Mount Aloysius College fund their education.
While in School
15.4%
Get Grants
Free money
31.1%
Take Loans
Must repay
$47,792
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$24,287
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$257/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
Only 31.1% of students take out federal loans, and those who do graduate with a median of $24,287. Many students here manage to minimize borrowing.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Mount Aloysius College.
Gender
70.9%
Female
29%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
1,094
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
13
Graduates
42%
First-Gen
22 yrs
Avg Age
6.7%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 71% of the student body. 42% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Town: Fringe
Campus Quick Facts
1,094
Students
private
Institution
Small
Campus Size
Baccalaureate
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
Yes
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
Yes
ROTC
Yes
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Mount Aloysius College fields 10 varsity teams with 254 student athletes, about 23% of the student body.
Division
NCAA
Division III without football
Conference
Allegheny Mountain
The league its teams compete in
Varsity Sports
10
Biggest: Soccer
Student Athletes
254
23% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
52% / 48%
133
Men
121
Women
7
Men's Teams
9
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Mount Aloysius Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$46,165
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$73K
46 grads
1yr Earnings
Business Administration, Management and Operations
$37K
19 grads
1yr Earnings
Computer and Information Sciences, General
—
17 grads
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
$55K
10 grads
1yr Earnings
Natural Sciences
—
7 grads
Psychology, General
—
6 grads
Graduates earn about $45K six years out, growing to $46K by year ten. Above average, though your choice of major will be the biggest factor.
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