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University of Mount Saint Vincent SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range943 to 1216

ACT RangeN/A

Average GPA3.29

Acceptance Rate85.1%

Mount Saint Vincent is accessible, but its 47% six-year graduation rate makes academic fit worth taking seriously after admission. Since just 2% of applicants submit SAT scores, send yours only if it is a clear strength, ideally near or above 1216.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

University of Mount Saint Vincent facts and stats

Quick Facts

University of Mount Saint Vincent enrolls about 2,725 undergraduates in an urban campus setting. Mount Saint Vincent’s freshman retention rate is 73%, slightly above the national average of roughly 70%. Its 6-year graduation rate is 47%, and the student-to-faculty ratio is 12:1.

Location

Bronx, NY

Undergrad Enrollment2,725

Freshman Retention73%

SettingUrban

Student to Faculty Ratio12:1

Graduation Rate47%

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key University of Mount Saint Vincent application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

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Early Action

November 15

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

March 1

Financial aid deadlines

Coming soon

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Mount Saint Vincent, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year so you have room for retakes. Use the summer before senior year for another sitting, and make October your final retake so scores can arrive before the November 15 Early Action deadline.

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What you'll actually pay

Mount Saint Vincent is a private not-for-profit, so the same tuition and fees rate of $44,540 applies to all students. With 63% of students receiving aid and an average merit award of $32,710, aid can substantially reduce costs.

Tuition and Fees$44,540

Room and Board$14,900

Average Merit Award$32,710

Application FeeN/A

Students on Aid63%

Average Aid Package$37,818

Average Debt at Grad$28,738

At University of Mount Saint Vincent, tuition and fees plus room and board total about $59,440. About 63% of students receive aid, with an average aid package of $37,818. Merit aid is significant, with an average merit award of $32,710, and the Fonthill Writing Award lists a GPA threshold of 3.00 or higher. Graduates leave with an average debt of $28,738.