ENROLLMENT 
Undergraduates: 
Full-time: 
240 men/599 women 
Part-time: 
102 men/458 women 
Graduate School: 
N/A 

FRESHMAN ADMISSION 
PROFILE 
Number who applied: 
1,105 
Number accepted: 
584 
Number enrolled: 
584 
Average SAT scores: 
910 (combined) 
Average ACT score: 
23 
Freshman retention rate: 
68% 

2006-2007 COSTS: 
Tuition: 
$16,160 
Room and board: 
$7,180 
Student activities fee: 
$60 
Books: 
$750 

FINANCIAL AID: 
Freshmen receiving aid: 
88% 
Average financial aid package: 
$5,500 

FACULTY: 
Full-time: 
62 
Part-time: 
63 
Ph.D.: 
33% 
Student-faculty ratio: 
13:1 

IN ADDITION 
An important feature of many academic programs at Mount Aloysius is off-campus training. Many of the College's programs of study require credit-yielding practicums, through which students work and receive training at local hospitals, schools or agencies. Students in the medical assistant, nursing, occupational therapy assistant, pharmacy technician, physical therapy assistant, and surgical technology programs participate in required on-the-job training during their time at the Mount. 

Recognizing the many dimensions of each individual, Mount Aloysius College supplements academics with a full calendar of social, cultural and recreational activities. The college understands that student activities play a distinctive role in the total educational program. There are approximately 19 organized groups on campus, including a newspaper, a yearbook, and a student activity planning board. Student activities include social events, intramural sports, men's intercollegiate basketball, women's volleyball, cultural events, functions of campus organizations, and forums and lectures by guest speakers. Such activities bring the Mount Aloysius community even closer. Through events such as these, the bond between friends is sealed for a lifetime. Involvement is encouraged in professional and service organizations as well as collegiate and recreational sports activities. 

Most popular majors: 
Occupational Therapy Assistant, Occupational Therapy Professional, Physical Therapy Assistant, Criminology 

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College Description 
Founded in 1853 as Mount Aloysius Academy by the Sisters of Mercy, the Mount was established as a junior college in 1939. In 1991, Mount Aloysius amended its charter and scope of programs to become a four year Baccalaureate College. Mount Aloysius is an affordable private Catholic institution. We accept students from many diverse faiths, races and backgrounds. Seventy-three percent of the Mount's 1,100 day students are women, 50 percent are 23 years of age or older, 11 percent live on campus, and 3 percent are from out of state. In addition, there are approximately 400 students enrolled through the Center for Lifelong Learning. 

Mount Aloysius is located in Cresson, Pennsylvania, in the southern Allegheny Mountains of central Pennsylvania. The college's rural setting is adjacent to U.S. Route 22 between two middle sized cities, Altoona and Johnstown. Ten buildings comprise the administration, academic, and residence areas of the Mount's 125-acre campus. The area has warm summers, brisk autumns, and snowy winters. 

Academic Life 
Mount Aloysius College awards bachelor's degrees, associate degrees, and diplomas of performance in the arts and sciences in both career-oriented and traditional programs of study. The Mount has two divisions of academics: The Division of Health Studies and The Division of Arts, Sciences, and Professional Studies. The Health Studies includes 2 bachelor degrees, 8 associate degrees, and 2 diploma programs of study. Under the Division of Arts, Sciences, and Professional Studies, there are 6 bachelor degrees, and 9 associate degrees. Mount Aloysius offers some unique majors such as a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, and Associate Degrees in Human Services, and Surgical Technology. The Mount's academic calendar is based on a semester system, which includes several vacations and long weekends. Mount Aloysius College is accredited by the Middle States Association, as well as the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, American Association of Medical Assistants, Commission on Accreditation for Programs of Surgical Technology and the National League for Nursing Accreditation Commission. 

Campus Life 
Mount Aloysius encourages all students to become involved in campus life beyond the classroom. There is a wide range of opportunities for affiliation and leadership within special interest clubs and organizations on campus. The Mount has 3 Honor Societies, 8 academic clubs, and 6 special interest organizations. Students are encouraged to plan and implement programs for the campus community. Student activities include social, cultural, intellectual, spiritual, and physical events. Intramural sports as well as intercollegiate NAIA sports are available for students. Life in a college hall is a unique experience. Studying, socializing, dining, and living with friends and peers provides students with chances to learn about themselves, to explore and formulate attitudes and values, and to develop their interpersonal skills. Residence hall living can be one of the best experiences of a college career. 

Facilities and Resources 
Twelve buildings comprise the Mount's campus. The Main Building, a picturesque structure dating back to 1897, houses administrative and academic offices, classrooms, Health Services and Career Services Departments and laboratories. Cosgrave Center is the Student Union and contains the dining hall, book store, snack bar, day care center and several administrative offices. The College's Health and Physical Fitness Center serves as the home for intercollegiate athletics, intramural programs and fitness activities. The facility provides space for several different athletic courts, a weight and exercise room and is equipped with a sauna and jacuzzi. Academic Hall is an instructional facility housing classrooms, labs, seminar rooms, and faculty offices. Ihmsen Hall is the housing facility for resident students. The Pierce Health and Science Hall is a new state of the art 31,000 sq.ft.. facility which houses all science courses and certain allied health programs. The Library is the most technologically advanced facility in the area. It houses 75,000 print and non-print titles, 250 periodicals, and on-line multimedia computers. The other buildings serve various capacities for the college community. 

Athletics/Sports 
An active intercollegiate athletic program is an integral part of the educational process at the Mount. The Mount presently fields intercollegiate competition in men's and women's basketball, women's volleyball, and golf. The college is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and competes under the guidelines and regulations of that organization. A wide range of intramural activities are offered to students for enjoyment as well as improved physical and emotional health. Activities include flag football, basketball, volleyball, soccer, and board games. 

Financial Aid 
Mount Aloysius College recognizes the expense of a quality college education and encourages students to apply for all available financial aid. Through its Financial Aid Office, the College assists 88% of the students applying for state and federal grants, and federal loans and Mount Aloysius grants and scholarships. All students applying for federal and state aid must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). To apply for various scholarships Mount Aloysius College has to offer, students must complete the appropriate scholarship application. February 15 is the deadline to apply for privately funded scholarships through Mount Aloysius College using the General Scholarship Application. May 1 is the deadline to apply for Pennsylvania State Grant (PHEAA). We strongly recommend applying for financial aid as early as possible. 

Admission Requirements 
The College admits a freshman class of about 500 students. Admission is selective and is based primarily upon academic promise, as indicated by a student's secondary school performance and activities, standardized test scores, and special experience and talents. Applicants are required to have, or expect to earn, a diploma from an approved secondary school or a GED diploma and must submit a transcript of grades from the secondary school and SAT I or ACT scores. Prospective students are invited to visit the College to speak with students, faculty, and staff. Visits can be arranged for a day, a night, or a weekend through the admissions staff. In addition to the general College entrance requirements, specific admission requirements exist for applicants to some of the Mount's health related programs. Prospective applicants should contact the Office of Admissions for detailed information. 

To apply for admission to Mount Aloysius, candidates are encouraged to submit their application and $15 application fee to the Dean of Enrollment Management during the fall semester of their senior year in high school. They must also arrange to have their secondary school send their transcripts and to have either the school or the testing agency send their SAT I or ACT scores to the Dean of Enrollment Management. 

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