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College of Mount Saint Vincent

Riverdale, NY 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate93%
Acceptance Rate93%

College of Mount Saint Vincent Admissions

Consult with College of Mount Saint Vincent's admissions department for any important information, including application fees.

College of Mount Saint Vincent Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of College of Mount Saint Vincent's admissions stats.

College of Mount Saint Vincent 2022 Admissions Statistics
Admissions Test Policy Not optional and are considered
Applicants Who Submit SATs 77%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs 4%
Waitlist Yes

College of Mount Saint Vincent Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for College of Mount Saint Vincent.

Application Type Offered Application Deadline Notification Deadline
Early Decision I No –– ––
Early Decision II –– –– ––
Early Action Yes November 15 December 15

Applying Early to College of Mount Saint Vincent?


College of Mount Saint Vincent does not offer early decision but does offer early action.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is November 15. College of Mount Saint Vincent will release EA admissions decisions no later than December 15.

➡️ See a list of some top colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.


More on College of Mount Saint Vincent Admissions


How To Get Into College of Mount Saint Vincent

It is moderately difficult to get into College of Mount Saint Vincent. College of Mount Saint Vincent evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny or waitlist.

In 2021, College of Mount Saint Vincent accepted 93% of all applicants, around 2,746 from the 2,963 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like College of Mount Saint Vincent, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to College of Mount Saint Vincent

It is moderately difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to College of Mount Saint Vincent

College of Mount Saint Vincent has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does College of Mount Saint Vincent Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are given the most weight when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you shine.

Admissions Factors at College of Mount Saint Vincent

What does College of Mount Saint Vincent consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor Level
Academic GPA Very Important
Character/Personal Qualities Very Important
Application Essay Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record Very Important
Level of Applicant's Interest Important
Extracurricular Activities Considered
Interview Considered
Standardized Test Scores Considered
Volunteer Work Considered

Make sure to check with College of Mount Saint Vincent for more information on admission factors.

College of Mount Saint Vincent 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to College of Mount Saint Vincent, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with College of Mount Saint Vincent's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area Required Recommended Required for Some Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement
Interview
Transcript(S) of College Record
Transcript of High School Record
Standardized Test Scores
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)

GPA and Testing


What GPA Do I Need To Get Into College of Mount Saint Vincent?

College of Mount Saint Vincent has not provided an information about GPAs of accepted students. Any questions regarding applicant expectations should be addressed directly with the school.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

College of Mount Saint Vincent considers ACT or SAT scores as part of the admissions process.

College of Mount Saint Vincent does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2021, 77% of College of Mount Saint Vincent's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 4% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for College of Mount Saint Vincent?

What is a Good ACT Score for College of Mount Saint Vincent?

Want To Bring Up Your ACT Score? Access ACT practice tests and study tips and see upcoming ACT test dates.

More Information on Transferring to College of Mount Saint Vincent

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to College of Mount Saint Vincent.

Transfer students can enroll in College of Mount Saint Vincent during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term


College of Mount Saint Vincent Admissions FAQs


Can I defer my acceptance to College of Mount Saint Vincent?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to College of Mount Saint Vincent.

Does College of Mount Saint Vincent accept transfer credits?

✅ College of Mount Saint Vincent accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.

Does College of Mount Saint Vincent accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ College of Mount Saint Vincent accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to College of Mount Saint Vincent?

✅ College of Mount Saint Vincent is not test optional. You must submit test scores as part of the application.

What is College of Mount Saint Vincent's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for College of Mount Saint Vincent is 93%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at College of Mount Saint Vincent?

❌ College of Mount Saint Vincent does not offer early decision.

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Admission Difficulty

Somewhat Selective

93%

How hard is it to get into College of Mount Saint Vincent? College of Mount Saint Vincent is a somewhat selective institution. The College of Mount Saint Vincent acceptance rate is 93%. This means that the institution accepts 92 out of every 100 applicants.

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College of Mount Saint Vincent Application Deadline

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Transfer Applications are Due

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College of Mount Saint Vincent GPA

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Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

2,690

Campus Setting

Suburban

Acceptance Rate

93%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$40,980

Out-of-State

$40,980

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

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