- Acceptance rate: 85% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 478–590 reading and writing, 533–588 math
- Average net price: $21,844 a year (2022–23)
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University of Mount Saint Vincent reported an acceptance rate of 85% for fall 2024.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. University of Mount Saint Vincent reviews each application.
University of Mount Saint Vincent GPA requirements
University of Mount Saint Vincent requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and University of Mount Saint Vincent hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
University of Mount Saint Vincent acceptance rate
University of Mount Saint Vincent admitted 3,018 of 3,546 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 85%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
University of Mount Saint Vincent (formerly College of Mount Saint Vincent) is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Bronx, New York, with 2,725 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered University of Mount Saint Vincent in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 478 | 525 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 533 | 565 | 588 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1090 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What University of Mount Saint Vincent looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
University of Mount Saint Vincent awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $21,844 a year at University of Mount Saint Vincent in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have a chance at the University of Mount Saint Vincent with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. University of Mount Saint Vincent admitted 85% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to the University of Mount Saint Vincent?
No. University of Mount Saint Vincent is test optional: it considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 2% sent SAT scores.
How many applicants get into the University of Mount Saint Vincent?
University of Mount Saint Vincent's acceptance rate was 85% for fall 2024: it admitted 3,018 of 3,546 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Is the University of Mount Saint Vincent hard to get into?
Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. University of Mount Saint Vincent admitted 85% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What GPA do you need to get into the University of Mount Saint Vincent?
University of Mount Saint Vincent requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
How much does GPA matter at the University of Mount Saint Vincent?
A lot: University of Mount Saint Vincent requires high school GPA, high school record and essay or personal statement. It considers college preparatory program, recommendations and test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What are the University of Mount Saint Vincent's SAT score ranges?
The middle 50% of University of Mount Saint Vincent's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 478–590 in reading and writing and 533–588 in math, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Does the University of Mount Saint Vincent give credit for AP exams?
Yes. University of Mount Saint Vincent awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What is the average net price at the University of Mount Saint Vincent?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $21,844 a year at University of Mount Saint Vincent in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does it matter at the University of Mount Saint Vincent if a parent went there?
No. University of Mount Saint Vincent doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check the University of Mount Saint Vincent's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: University of Mount Saint VincentU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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