College of Mount Saint Vincent Acceptance Rate
Bronx, New York · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 3,775
- Admitted
- 3,195
- Yield
- 15.3%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, College of Mount Saint Vincent's acceptance rate has fallen from 95.2% in 2014–15 to 84.6% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 2,379 to 3,775 (+59%) over that period.
Its 84.6% rate makes College of Mount Saint Vincent more selective than about 33% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 119 tracked New York schools, it is more selective than about 16%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (87.1% for women vs 80.1% for men, a 7-point gap). College of Mount Saint Vincent has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 15.3% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 2,379 | 2,265 | 95.2% | 518 |
| 2015–16 | 2,734 | 2,353 | 86.1% | 321 |
| 2016–17 | 2,667 | 2,471 | 92.7% | 436 |
| 2017–18 | 2,740 | 2,496 | 91.1% | 447 |
| 2018–19 | 3,025 | 2,354 | 77.8% | 412 |
| 2019–20 | 2,746 | 2,531 | 92.2% | 441 |
| 2020–21 | 2,963 | 2,746 | 92.7% | 369 |
| 2021–22 | 2,750 | 2,258 | 82.1% | 374 |
| 2022–23 | 3,465 | 3,080 | 88.9% | 494 |
| 2023–24 | 3,775 | 3,195 | 84.6% | 489 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 2,454 | 2,137 | 87.1% |
| Men | 1,321 | 1,058 | 80.1% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 480–610 | 3% |
| SAT Math | 440–590 |
How College of Mount compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is College of Mount Saint Vincent's acceptance rate?
College of Mount Saint Vincent's acceptance rate is 84.6% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (3,195 admitted of 3,775 applicants).
Is College of Mount Saint Vincent test optional?
College of Mount Saint Vincent is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to College of Mount Saint Vincent?
College of Mount Saint Vincent received 3,775 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 3,195.
What SAT score do you need for College of Mount Saint Vincent?
Admitted students at College of Mount Saint Vincent typically scored 480–610 on SAT Reading/Writing and 440–590 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is College of Mount Saint Vincent getting harder to get into?
College of Mount Saint Vincent has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 95.2% in 2014–15 to 84.6% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.mountsaintvincent.edu/.