Mount Aloysius College

Mount Aloysius College, also known as MAC, is situated in Cresson, Pennsylvania, United States. It was founded in the year 1853 by The Sisters of Mercy. This college offers degrees and certificate programs in various areas of study including applied technology, elementary education, information technology, surgical technology, and nursing. The three academic divisions of MAC are:

• Health Studies and Sciences
• Humanities, Social Science, and Professional Studies
• Nursing

MAC has sponsors many student clubs and organizations including the American Sign Language Club, Medical Imaging Club, Students in Free Enterprise, Student Government Association, Psi Mu Alpha, and Residence Hall Association. The men’s sports teams of MAC compete in baseball, golf, soccer, basketball, and cross country. The women’s teams compete in soccer, basketball, softball, cross country, and volleyball.

Mount Aloysius College Highlights

Where Mount Aloysius College stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in nursing and emergency medicine.
• Large number of students.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• High female/male ratio.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

The student enrollment at Mount Aloysius College was 1,595 in 2007-2008 (1,418 full-time equivalent).

About 27% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 73% of the class.

Undergrads are 97% of enrolled students and graduate students are 3%.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 97% are full-time and 3% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: Mount Aloysius College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Housing and Meals

Mount Aloysius College provides on-campus housing for 344 of its 1,418 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.

Mount Aloysius College Athletics

Mount Aloysius College is in the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference for major sports.

Mount Aloysius College Admissions (2008-2009)

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