More selective than 24% of New York colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
3% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 1% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose UMSV over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
UMSV SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, UMSV is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 478 | 590 |
| SAT math | 533 | 588 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1011 | 1178 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
UMSV admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 85% | 478–590 | 533–588 | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 85% | 480–610 | 440–590 | — | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is UMSV compared with other New York colleges?
UMSV has the 106th-lowest acceptance rate of 140 New York colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 102 | St. John's University-New York | 83% | 66% | $29,999 |
| 103 | SUNY Old Westbury | 84% | 45% | $11,282 |
| 104 | SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill | 84% | 42% | $18,701 |
| 105 | Associated Beth Rivkah Schools | 84% | 77% | $22,709 |
| 106 | University of Mount Saint Vincent | 85% | 57% | $21,696 |
| 107 | Mercy University | 86% | 46% | $14,072 |
| 108 | CUNY Medgar Evers College | 86% | 20% | $5,718 |
| 109 | Long Island University | 86% | 57% | $33,062 |
| 110 | Villa Maria College | 87% | 31% | $13,494 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All New York colleges →
Who enrolls at UMSV
College Scorecard; IPEDS
UMSV admissions questions
What is the UMSV acceptance rate?
University of Mount Saint Vincent accepts 85% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 3,195 of 3,775 applicants were admitted.
Does UMSV require the SAT or ACT?
University of Mount Saint Vincent considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 3% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 1% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for UMSV?
The middle 50% of University of Mount Saint Vincent enrolled first-year students scored 1011–1178 on the SAT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at UMSV?
15% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (489 of 3,195).
Is UMSV getting harder to get into?
University of Mount Saint Vincent accepted 85% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 85% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to University of Mount Saint Vincent overview