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Mount Aloysius College

Cresson, PA·Private nonprofit·1,123 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a private nonprofit school with 1,123 students.

90%
Accept
1,123
Students
$20,748
Net Price
56%
Grad Rate
$43,200
Earnings
10 yr
$16,980
Debt

About This School

Mount Aloysius College is a private nonprofit institution located in Cresson, Pennsylvania with approximately 1,123 undergraduate students enrolled. Mount Aloysius College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 90%. The average net price after financial aid is $20,748 per year. The graduation rate is 56%, and the typical graduate earns $43,200 within 10 years of enrollment.

Mount Aloysius College is a private, Catholic, liberal-arts college in Cresson Township, Pennsylvania, United States. It was founded in 1853 and is conducted under the tradition of the Sisters of Mercy. The college is located on a 193-acre campus in the Allegheny Mountains.

The numbers tell a mixed story here: at $20,748 net per year and a modest median debt of $16,980 at graduation, the cost is genuinely manageable, but a 56% graduation rate means nearly half of students who start don't finish — worth asking hard questions about why. Set in a small Catholic liberal arts tradition in rural Pennsylvania, this school works best for students who want close-knit support and are drawn to health-focused programs, but the $43,200 median earnings a decade out suggests limited financial upside, so make sure your intended major has a clear path to stronger outcomes.

Founded
1853
Setting
Fringe town

Popular Programs

Health Professions64%
Business & Marketing8%
Computer Science6%
Psychology2%
Biological Sciences2%
Social Sciences1%
Education1%
Communications1%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average Composite1034
Reading 75th %ile540
Math 75th %ile565

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$26,156
Out-of-State Tuition
$26,156
Avg Net Price
$20,748
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants16%
Median debt at graduation$16,980

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
56%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
71%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$43,200
after enrollment
Median Debt
$16,980
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$16,980
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$33,700
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$43,200
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 2.5x

Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White74%
Black4%
Hispanic/Latino1%
Asian1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,123 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Mount Aloysius College

7373 Admiral Peary Hwy

Cresson, PA 16630-1999

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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