What Mount Aloysius College does

Mount Aloysius College is a private liberal arts college headquartered at 7373 Admiral Peary Highway in Cresson, Pennsylvania, operating under the sponsorship of the Sisters of Mercy. The institution was founded in 1853 (per firmographic record) / 1939 (per company history) and employs 101–250 staff. Its academic portfolio is anchored in healthcare-focused programs and includes traditional and accelerated BSN pathways, RN to BSN online completion, Second Degree BSN, Medical Provider to RN bridge, and associate/bachelor degrees in Medical Imaging disciplines (Radiography, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasonography, Radiation Therapy), Surgical Technology, and Physical Therapist Assistant. Complementary programs span Cybersecurity, MS in Digital Forensics, MBA, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, ASL/English Interpreting, Special Education, Early Childhood Education, and Liberal Arts. Instructional delivery uses face-to-face at the Cresson campus, the DuBois satellite location (in collaboration with Penn Highlands Healthcare), and online for nursing completion and select programs; NC-SARA membership authorizes distance education in 47 states. The college maintains a Nursing Resource & Simulation Center with four fully-functional hospital units and 19+ interactive manikins, achieving 99% career-placement rates in Medical Imaging and Nuclear Medicine.

The business model is tuition-driven. Revenue is generated through tuition and fees for undergraduate and graduate degree programs, supplemented by summer camp participant fees (Future Healthcare Leaders Camp, ASL/EI Summer Academy, Psychology in Action Camp, HPGA Compass Camp, Biodiversity Camp). Financial aid channels include federal and state programs, institutional scholarships, work-study, and the Future Heroes Nursing Scholarship Initiative (up to $54,000 with guaranteed UPMC employment). Go-to-market is primarily direct-to-consumer via the admissions office, with prospective students funneled through campus visits, open houses, new student orientation, the College in High School dual-enrollment program (77 partner high schools), articulation agreements (Owens Community College, University of Findlay, UPJ, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine), and content marketing through mtaloy.edu plus Instagram and Facebook channels. Strategic healthcare partnerships with UPMC (Tier 1 Recruitment School status) and Penn Highlands Healthcare (DuBois nursing expansion, radiography, surgical technology) provide both clinical placement capacity and graduate employment pipelines across a 26-county rural service area. Regulatory standing includes MSCHE regional accreditation, CAAHEP accreditation for Medical Imaging, Pennsylvania Department of Education authorization, and NC-SARA membership.

Name

Mount Aloysius College

Legal name

Mount Aloysius College

Website

https://mtaloy.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1939

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Mount Aloysius College is a private liberal arts college in Cresson, Pennsylvania that delivers healthcare-focused associate, bachelor, and graduate degree programs (nursing, medical imaging, surgical technology) plus select programs in cybersecurity, business, and education, primarily serving traditional and transfer students through on-campus, satellite, and online channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Schools of Nursing (EDAHAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Allied Health & Rehabilitation Sciences Schools (PT/OT/SLP, etc.) (EDAHAGAH), Online Healthcare & Nursing Universities (Allied Health, RN-to-BSN, etc.) (EDAHALAF)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Nursing degree programs
• Medical imaging education
• Liberal arts college
• Online degree programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Cresson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Mount Aloysius College generates revenue primarily through tuition and fees charged to students for undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The college offers associate, bachelor, and master degree programs with associated tuition costs.
2. Financial Aid and Scholarships: The college administers federal and state financial aid programs, institutional scholarships, and work-study opportunities to support student enrollment while generating revenue from tuition after aid adjustments.
3. Summer Camps and Programs: The college offers various summer camps including Future Healthcare Leaders Camp, ASL/EI Summer Academy, Psychology in Action Camp, HPGA Compass Camp, and Biodiversity Camp which generate revenue from participant fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Mount Aloysius College is a private liberal arts college delivering undergraduate and graduate degree programs with a strategic focus on healthcare disciplines, particularly nursing and medical imaging. Programs are offered through on-campus instruction at the Cresson, PA main campus and a DuBois satellite location, supplemented by online delivery for working professionals. The college operates a Nursing Resource & Simulation Center with hospital-grade equipment and maintains strategic partnerships with healthcare systems including UPMC and Penn Highlands Healthcare for clinical placements and guaranteed employment pathways.

Product overview

Mount Aloysius College is a private liberal arts college in Pennsylvania offering a comprehensive portfolio of undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The institution operates a multi-format educational platform delivering face-to-face, hybrid, and online instruction across its main campus and DuBois location. The academic portfolio centers on healthcare-focused programs including nursing (Traditional BSN, RN to BSN, Second Degree BSN, 2+2 pathway, Medical Provider to RN), medical imaging (Radiography, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasonography, Radiation Therapy, Echocardiography), surgical technology, and physical therapist assistant. Additional programs include education (Special Education, Early Childhood Education), business (MBA, Accounting, Business Administration), technology (Cybersecurity, Digital Forensics), ASL/English Interpreting, and Liberal Arts. The college features a Nursing Resource & Simulation Center with simulation labs and provides scholarship initiatives like the Future Heroes program. The institution collaborates with healthcare partners including Penn Highlands Healthcare and UPMC for clinical placements and workforce pipeline programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Traditional BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) Four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing program for first-time students seeking the fastest path to a BSN degree. Entry points in Fall only, with minimum completion time of 3.5 years (8 semesters). Designed for high school graduates pursuing nursing careers.
• RN to BSN (Online) Online Bachelor of Science in Nursing completion program for registered nurses to obtain a BSN on their own timeline. Minimum 2-year completion with entry points any session. Designed for working nurses.
• Second Degree BSN Accelerated 16-month BSN program for individuals with a bachelor's degree in any field seeking a career change into nursing.
• 2+2 Nursing Program Accelerated pathway allowing students to earn an Associate of Science in Nursing and sit for RN licensure, then complete a BSN 100% online. Minimum 2-year completion for the associate degree.
• Medical Provider to RN Bridge Program Bridge program for paramedics, LPNs, and veterans with healthcare certifications to become registered nurses. Can be completed in as few as 3 semesters.
• Medical Imaging - Radiography Associate and bachelor's degree programs in radiography with state-of-the-art lab facilities and clinical rotations. 99% career-placement rate for graduates. CAAHEP accredited.
• Medical Imaging - Nuclear Medicine 3+1 program allowing students to earn a Bachelor of Science from Mount Aloysius and certification in Nuclear Medicine from The University of Findlay. 99% career-placement rate.
• Medical Imaging - Ultrasonography (Diagnostic Medical Sonography) Diagnostic medical sonography program training students in ultrasound imaging techniques for diagnostic healthcare careers.
• Medical Imaging - Radiation Therapy 3+1 cooperative program in radiation therapy with University of Findlay, allowing students to earn a Bachelor of Science from Mount Aloysius and certification in Radiation Therapy from the partner institution.
• Surgical Technology Associate degree program in surgical technology with clinical training at Penn Highlands Healthcare facilities.
• Physical Therapist Assistant Associate degree program preparing students for Physical Therapist Assistant licensure and clinical practice.
• Cybersecurity Bachelor's degree program in cybersecurity and digital forensics.
• Master of Science in Digital Forensics Graduate-level program in digital forensics and cybersecurity.
• MBA (Master of Business Administration) Graduate Master of Business Administration degree program for working professionals.
• American Sign Language/English Interpreting Degree program preparing students for American Sign Language/English interpreting careers.
• Special Education (PreK-12) Teacher certification program in special education (PreK-12).
• Early Level Education (PreK-4) Teacher certification program for early childhood education (PreK-4).
• Clinical Mental Health Counseling Graduate Master's program in clinical mental health counseling.
• Liberal Arts Associate degree in liberal arts with specializations in Humanities and Social Science, Health Studies and Science, or Leadership.
• Future Heroes Scholarship Initiative Nursing scholarship initiative providing up to $54,000 in funding plus guaranteed job placement for incoming nursing students, in affiliation with UPMC. Designed to address rural healthcare workforce shortages.
• College in High School Program Dual enrollment program allowing high school students to take college-level courses taught by their high school teachers and earn transferable credits. Partners with 77 different high schools across the region.
• Summer Camps and Academies Summer programs including Future Healthcare Leaders Camp, ASL/EI Summer Academy, Psychology in Action Camp, HPGA Compass Camp, and Biodiversity Camp introducing high school students to college programs in healthcare, ASL, psychology, and sciences.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% career-placement rate for Medical Imaging graduates
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Owens Community CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 August 2026Mount Aloysius College announced an articulation agreement with Owens Community College for transfer pathways and academic collaboration.
• Penn Highlands HealthcarecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 May 2026Mount Aloysius College and Penn Highlands Healthcare launched a new nursing program in DuBois, PA designed to address healthcare workforce shortages in rural communities. The initiative provides scholarships and guaranteed job placement upon graduation, with pre-nursing courses beginning Fall 2026 and nursing courses starting January 2027. This builds on existing partnerships including radiography and surgical technology programs at Penn Highlands DuBois.
• Penn Highlands HealthcarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPenn Highlands Healthcare, a nine-hospital health system, collaborates with Mount Aloysius College to train and recruit healthcare professionals to its 26-county service area as part of workforce recruitment and retention programs addressing critical staffing shortages in rural communities.
• Lake Erie College of Osteopathic MedicineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational institution partner in Penn Highlands Healthcare workforce recruitment initiative to address rural healthcare staffing shortages through training partnerships.
• Clearfield County Career and Technology CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCareer and technology center partner in Penn Highlands Healthcare workforce development initiative to address rural healthcare staffing shortages.
• University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown (UPJ)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMount Aloysius and UPJ faculty have partnered on collaborative research initiatives including a tick study project.
• UPMCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUPMC partnership includes the Future Heroes Nursing Scholarship Initiative offering up to $54,000 in funding plus guaranteed employment for incoming nursing students. Mount Aloysius is designated as a UPMC Tier 1 Recruitment School.
• The University of FindlayminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNuclear Medicine articulation program allows students to earn a Bachelor of Science from Mount Aloysius and certification in Nuclear Medicine from The University of Findlay in Findlay, Ohio. Students complete three years at Mount Aloysius and final year at the partner institution.
• 77 Partner High SchoolsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMount Aloysius College partners with 77 different high schools for its College in High School program (formerly Dual Enrollment), enabling high school students to take college-level courses taught by their high school teachers and earn transferable credits.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Saint Francis University: Another small, private Catholic liberal arts college in central Pennsylvania with a long-standing nursing program. Most directly comparable along mission, scale, geographic market, and healthcare-program emphasis.
• Mercyhurst University: Private Catholic (Sisters of Mercy) liberal arts university in Pennsylvania with comparable size, mission, and a similarly broad healthcare and liberal arts portfolio. Strong cultural and operational alignment.
• Carlow University: Small private Catholic university in Pittsburgh with a strong nursing school and similar student-to-faculty ratio positioning. Comparable on mission, scale, and healthcare-program emphasis.
• Gannon University: Private Catholic university in Erie, PA with a well-established nursing program and healthcare-system partnerships. Comparable on size, faith-based mission, and healthcare workforce pipeline.
• Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences: Healthcare-focused postsecondary institution in Lancaster, PA emphasizing nursing, radiography, and allied health. Directly comparable on academic focus, employer-partnership model, and outcomes-driven positioning.
• Point Park University: Small private urban university in Pittsburgh offering nursing and allied health programs. Comparable on private-institution scale, healthcare programs, and Pennsylvania-region student market.

Regional players

• University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown (UPJ): Regional four-year public institution located near Mount Aloysius in the Johnstown/Cresson corridor. Comparable on geography and student demographics, with overlapping healthcare-adjacent programs.
• Mansfield University of Pennsylvania: Small public Pennsylvania university with a nursing program that has historically targeted rural and transfer students. Comparable on size, regional recruitment focus, and nursing program emphasis.

Broad incumbents

• Chamberlain University: Large, multi-campus nursing college with significant online BSN capacity (RN-to-BSN, Second Degree BSN). Comparable program portfolio to Mount Aloysius' online nursing offerings, but at much greater national scale.
• Western Governors University: Large nonprofit online university with a major nursing college (RN-to-BSN, MSN). Directly comparable to Mount Aloysius' online RN-to-BSN programs in terms of modality and target learner, but at vastly larger scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/29398434932
• Instagraminstagram.com/mountaloysiuscollege
• Xx.com/mountaloysius
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mount-aloysius-college

Compliance5 records

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Profiles4 records

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