College of Mount Saint Vincent

What College of Mount Saint Vincent does

The University of Mount Saint Vincent is an independent, private Catholic institution located on a 70-acre Riverdale, Bronx campus overlooking the Hudson River, founded in 1847 by the Sisters of Charity of New York. It serves approximately 4,225 undergraduate and graduate students from 30 U.S. states and 26 countries, offering more than 75 academic programs including traditional four-year undergraduate degrees, graduate and professional programs (notably the first registered physician assistant program in the Bronx), an accelerated BS in Nursing delivered in partnership with Saint Joseph's Medical Center, online degree-completion programs, and a new holistically supportive associate-degree sub-brand called Seton College. The institution runs a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio with an average class size of 17, competes in NCAA Division III (Skyline Conference), and supports a wraparound student services portfolio including Braven Career and Leadership Accelerator, the Bridge Program, and Mount Pathways (HEOP, MAP, TRIO).

The university is structured across an Undergraduate College and a College of Professional and Graduate Studies, with technology infrastructure built on Canvas LMS, Ellucian Banner (SIS), Ellucian Degree Works, Microsoft 365, Handshake, EAB Navigate, Nelnet for payment processing, Parchment for transcripts, and a YouVisit-powered virtual tour. Revenue is generated predominantly through recurring tuition and fees across undergraduate, graduate, accelerated nursing, health-professions, online, and Seton College tiers, supplemented by housing and dining services, summer/winter session fees, annual giving and planned-giving donations, and investment returns from a $61.5M endowment. The institution was rechartered from "College" to "University" on January 1, 2024, holds Middle States, CCNE, ACBSP, and AAQEP accreditation, and operates under a Sponsorship Covenant with the Sisters of Charity of New York.

Go-to-market is a traditional higher-education enrollment motion combining direct-to-consumer recruitment (virtual tours, campus visits, college fairs, Common App, dedicated application portals) with sales-led admissions counseling for graduate and online programs, plus channel partnerships for course sharing (Acadeum) and clinical nursing delivery (Saint Joseph's Medical Center). Pricing is published and tiered by program type and residency (NY resident vs. out-of-state) with $200–500 enrollment deposits, separate housing deposits, and a Flex15 payment plan. Leadership is led by President Susan R. Burns, PhD (since 2021) with Provost Lynne Bongiovanni and CFO/Senior EVP-Treasurer Abed Elkeshk; governance is provided by a Board of Trustees chaired by John F. Caruso '82 with formal sponsorship representation from the Sisters of Charity.

Name

College of Mount Saint Vincent

Legal name

University of Mount Saint Vincent

Website

https://mountsaintvincent.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1847

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

The University of Mount Saint Vincent is a private Catholic institution in Riverdale, Bronx, serving ~4,225 students across undergraduate, graduate, online, accelerated nursing, physician assistant, and Seton College associate-degree programs with a 12:1 faculty ratio and $61.5M endowment.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education Services

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Affiliated Private Research Universities (EDAHABAJ)

Keywords

• Undergraduate education
• Graduate programs
• Higher education
• Nursing programs
• Liberal arts college

Headquarters

HQ city

Bronx

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Undergraduate Tuition and Fees: Primary revenue stream from tuition and fees charged to undergraduate students for degree programs. Different rate structures for New York state residents and out-of-state students.
2. Graduate and Professional Program Tuition: Revenue from graduate programs including Master of Science Physician Assistant, nursing programs, and other professional studies.
3. Accelerated Nursing Program: Second-degree accelerated nursing program with distinct tuition structure at multiple locations including Saint Joseph's Medical Center.
4. Online Programs: Online degree programs including business, healthcare administration, communication, and economics.
5. Special Sessions: Summer and winter course offerings with separate registration and fees.
6. Annual Giving and Donations: Philanthropic contributions through annual fund, Mott Street Scholarship Program, President's Associates, and planned giving.
7. Endowment Income: Investment returns from $61,515,482 endowment supporting scholarships and programs.
8. Housing and Dining Services: Revenue from residence halls and dining services for on-campus students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

College of Mount Saint Vincent (legally University of Mount Saint Vincent since January 1, 2024) is a private, independent higher education institution founded in 1847 by the Sisters of Charity of New York. It delivers undergraduate degrees across 75+ programs in liberal arts, sciences, business, education, and nursing; graduate and professional programs including the Bronx's first registered Physician Assistant program and accelerated nursing pathways; associate degrees through Seton College; and fully online degree programs. The institution also operates student support modules, the Conservatory of Music, and joint degree programs with partner universities.

Product overview

The University of Mount Saint Vincent operates as a multi-modality educational institution offering a unified academic platform comprising undergraduate, graduate, professional, and online programs. The core portfolio includes traditional undergraduate programs across liberal arts and professional fields, alongside the College of Professional and Graduate Studies encompassing graduate degrees (including the first physician assistant program in the Bronx), the accelerated BS in Nursing (offered on campus and at Saint Joseph's Medical Center), and certificate programs. The institution also provides a full suite of student support modules including Braven Career and Leadership Accelerator, Bridge Program, and Mount Pathways (encompassing HEOP, MAP, and TRIO), along with Seton College as a dedicated associate-degree sub-brand for high-need students. A mobile UMSV Digital Campus App and online program division extend access to distance learners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Seton College: A holistically supportive associate degree program for high-need students
• Saint Joseph's School of Nursing
• The Conservatory
• Community Music School
• Center for Leadership
• Center for Undergraduate Research
• Fishlinger Center for Public Policy Research
• D2C Justice Institute

Products and services

• Undergraduate Degree Programs Traditional four-year undergraduate degree programs covering 75+ majors, minors, and concentrations across liberal arts, sciences, mathematics, humanities, social sciences, business, education, and nursing, delivered on the Riverdale campus.
• Graduate Degree Programs Graduate and professional Master's-level degree programs including the Master of Science Physician Assistant (Bronx's first registered PA program), advanced nursing degrees, business, education, and liberal arts studies through the College of Professional and Graduate Studies.
• Online Degree Programs Online undergraduate and graduate degree programs in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Healthcare Administration, Communication, and other fields, delivered through the online.mountsaintvincent.edu platform with NC-SARA authorization for cross-state delivery.
• Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program for students holding prior college credits seeking entry into the nursing profession. Delivered both at the main Riverdale campus and at Saint Joseph's Medical Center location.
• Master of Science Physician Assistant Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked #1 among Top Performers on Social Mobility by U.S. News & World Report 2024
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered strategic, core and minor.

• Apex Technical SchoolstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Innovative partnership announced to integrate career and technical education with liberal arts, creating a new model for the future of higher education. Integrates CTE programs with university curriculum.
• St. John's UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint degree partnerships offering combined BS/MPS in Business Administration/Sport Management, BA/MA in History, and BA/MS in History/Library and Information Sciences. Students complete combined degrees across both institutions with integrated curriculum.
• CHARISM AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with other Vincentian and Catholic higher education institutions for shared mission advancement, best practices exchange, and joint initiatives in Catholic education.
• Saint Joseph's Medical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership location for Accelerated BS in Nursing program delivery. Students complete clinical rotations and nursing education at the medical center facility.
• Sisters of Charity of New YorkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding sponsor relationship. The congregation founded the university in 1847 and maintains ongoing sponsorship through covenant agreement. Sisters serve on Board of Trustees and participate in campus ministry and governance.
• Acadeum ConsortiumminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCourse sharing consortium allowing students to access additional courses and expand academic offerings through partnership with other institutions in the consortium.
• BravenstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerCareer and Leadership Accelerator program partnership providing experiential learning and career development support for students, focusing on workforce readiness and leadership skills.
• Middle States Commission on Higher EducationcoreOthersInstitutional accrediting agency recognized by U.S. Secretary of Education that conducts accreditation activities for the institution.
• Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)coreOthersSpecialized accrediting agency for BS in Business Administration and BS in Accounting degrees. Recognized by U.S. Secretary of Education.
• Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)coreOthersAccrediting agency for baccalaureate and master's degree nursing programs at the university.
• Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP)coreOthersProfessional education accrediting association for Teacher Education programs, with full accreditation through June 30, 2031. Accepted by NYSED.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Iona University: Catholic institution in New Rochelle, NY that recently rebranded from 'College' to 'University,' mirroring UMSV's 2024 transition. Comparable in size, faith affiliation, programmatic mix (liberal arts + professional programs), and tuition-dependent revenue model serving the NYC metropolitan market.
• Mercy College: Private non-profit institution in the NYC region with strong online and accelerated programs serving a similar working-adult and first-generation population. Comparable in tuition-dependent revenue model, NYC-metro market focus, and emphasis on access-oriented enrollment.
• Manhattan College: Catholic Lasallian institution in the Riverdale/ Bronx area serving a similar commuter-student profile with undergraduate and graduate programs in business, engineering, education, and liberal arts. Highly comparable as a small, faith-affiliated, tuition-dependent private college in the same NYC geography targeting similar student demographics.
• Molloy University: Catholic institution on Long Island that similarly transitioned from 'College' to 'University' and operates comparable nursing, education, and graduate professional programs. Highly relevant peer given overlapping mission, faith-based identity, and comparable size and program mix.
• Mount Saint Mary College: Catholic Dominican-sponsored college in Newburgh, NY serving a similar commuter / first-generation student profile with nursing, education, and business programs. Directly comparable as a small, faith-affiliated, private institution in the Hudson Valley / NYC orbit with overlapping programmatic focus.
• College of Saint Elizabeth / University of Saint Elizabeth: Catholic institution with comparable programs in nursing, education, and graduate professional studies serving the NYC metro market. Comparable as a small, faith-affiliated, tuition-dependent institution facing similar enrollment headwinds.
• St. Thomas Aquinas College: Small Catholic college in Rockland County, NY focused on business, education, and liberal arts with a similar access-oriented mission. Comparable as a tuition-dependent, faith-affiliated institution serving a similar NYC-area student demographic with overlapping programmatic offerings.
• Dominican University: Catholic Sinsinawa Dominican institution with strong programs in nursing, education, and business that targets similar first-generation and commuter student populations. Comparable as a faith-affiliated, access-oriented private institution with overlapping programmatic mix.

Broad incumbents

• Fordham University: Larger Catholic Jesuit university in NYC with overlapping programs in business, education, social work, and graduate professional studies. Comparable on mission and faith affiliation but materially larger and more research-oriented, making it the principal prestige competitor in the same geography.
• Marist College: Private Catholic-affiliated institution in Poughkeepsie, NY with overlapping programs in communication, business, and graduate professional studies. Comparable on faith-based heritage and UG/grad portfolio, but with broader national brand recognition and larger scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/mountstvincent
• Facebookfacebook.com/287839420720
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/college-of-mount-saint-vincent-riverdale-ny

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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