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Mount Aloysius College Campus Tours & Visits — Cresson, PA

Known for health sciences — close-knit campus

Mount Aloysius College is a private institution in Cresson with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1034, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.1K undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

56% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $46,165 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $20,748.

Established

1853

Mascot

Mac the Mountie

Type

Private

Division

Division III

90%

Acceptance

1034

SAT Avg

1,123

Undergrads

12:1

Student : Faculty

56%

Grad Rate (4yr)

$46,165

Earnings 10yr

$20,748

Avg Net Price

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Mounties and

Softball

History & Fun Facts

•History Mount Aloysius College was founded in 1853 by a small community of sisters from the Sisters of Mercy.
•In 1897, the academy moved to its present location in Cresson.
•" In 2000, the college's charter was amended again to include master's degrees.

Source: Wikipedia

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate90.4%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1034

Reading & Writing

445540

Math

455565

ACT Score Range

Composite

1524

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Typical Application Requirements

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1-3 supplemental essays required

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$26,156

Room & Board$12,194

Books & Supplies$2,500

Total Cost of Attendance$38,533

Average Net Price$20,748

Median Debt at Graduation$24,287

Monthly Payment (10yr)$257

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$17,100

$30–48K$16,577

$48–75K$18,440

$75–110K$23,150

$110K+$25,501

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

68.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$16,980

Programs (44)

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate55.6%

Freshman Retention71.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$45,211

10 Years$46,165

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

71%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads

1,123

Gender Split

72% / 28%

Women / Men

First Generation

42%

Pell Grant Recipients

16%

Race & Ethnicity

White 74%

Black 4%

Hispanic 1%

Asian 1%

Int'l 7%

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

8

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

2

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

2

Drug Arrests

2

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

97Average

Estimated from PA state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Pittsburghpop. 300K

73 mi(127 min)

Philadelphiapop. 1.6M

185 mi(321 min)

New Yorkpop. 8.3M

242 mi(419 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

PITPittsburgh86 mi

MDTHarrisburg99 mi

ABELehigh Valley166 mi

Distance to Cities

Pittsburgh, PA73 mi

~2h 7m drive

Harrisburg, PA91 mi

~2h 38m drive

Buffalo, NY168 mi

~4h 51m drive

Southern (moderate winters, warm summers)

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$80-150/night

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Mount Aloysius College

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Mounties and

History & Fun Facts

Schools Like This

Geneva College

Waynesburg University

Peirce College

Carlow University

Admissions

SAT Score Ranges

ACT Score Range

Typical Application Requirements

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Net Price by Family Income

Debt & Aid Detail

Programs (44)

Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Student Body

Race & Ethnicity

Campus Safety

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

Climate (School Year)

Nearest Cities

Getting There

Nearest Airports

Distance to Cities

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