Explore Mount Aloysius College by the numbers and discover why each year hundreds of students from coast to coast are calling Mount Aloysius home.
In the classroom, on the sports field, and in the community, students are breaking records, making history, and changing lives.
70+
In Demand Programs
From the sciences to the arts, there are over 70 majors and programs undergraduate and graduate students can choose from. Students are given every opportunity to expand their horizons, discover their interests, and explore their passions.
Mount Aloysius At A Glance
15
NCAA Division III Varsity Sports
11:1
Student to Faculty Ratio
26
Countries Represented by the Student Body
14
Average Class Size
1853
Year Founded
Mount Aloysius College traces its Mercy heritage to the small community of sisters who were sent to Pittsburgh in 1843. The Academy, built in 1853, was moved to its present site in 1897. In 1939 Mount Aloysius Junior College was founded. In 1991, Mount Aloysius amended its charter and scope of programs to include bachelor degrees. In the Spring of 2000, the College’s charter was again amended to include master’s degrees. Today, Mount Aloysius College is a vibrant leader in higher education.
Financial Aid and Scholarships
Mount Aloysius is dedicated to ensuring that a quality higher education is never out of reach. That’s why over 90% of our students receive some sort of financial aid, whether that be in the form of loan, grant, or scholarship.
- Average annual aid package = $12,000.00
- Up to $72,000.00 in aid over 4 year period
- 90+ endowed scholarships
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Located in Cresson, PA
70 miles east of Pittsburgh
10+ restaurants within 1.5 miles of campus
About Our Campus
13
Newly Renovated Simulation Labs
250
Miles of Hiking Trails in the Area
5
Residence Halls
193
Acres of Campus
100
Percent Wireless Access
History & Heritage of Mount Aloysius College
Additional Facts
- We are test optional
- 17,000+ alumni in leadership roles all over
- 100+ clubs and activities
- 1,000 full-time undergraduate students
- 387 average freshman class size
Upcoming Events
MLK Jr. Day Small Group Presentations - 1/17 & 1/20
10:00 AM Alumni HallJoin us for a chance to meet one-on-one with an admissions counselor and a financial aid professional. You'll get a tour of campus, a fee-waived app, and a chance to meet students and faculty!
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