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Mount Saint Mary College

  • LocationNewburgh, NY
  • Type and sizePrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 2,246 students
  • SponsorDominican Sisters of Newburgh
  • TraditionDominican
Official website

Mount Saint Mary College in Newburgh, New York, was founded by the Dominican Sisters of Newburgh. Its Dominican Sisters of Hope Campus Ministry, led by Campus Chaplain Fr. Gregoire Fluet, lists Mass every weekday at 11:30 AM and Sunday at 6 PM in the on-campus Chapel of the Most Holy Rosary during the school year, with weekly adoration and confession at announced times. The Liberal Arts Core requires one philosophy and one religious studies course plus a third in either field, and religious studies is offered as a minor.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 2

  • Sunday6:00 PMChapel of the Most Holy Rosary · During the school year; schedule subject to change.
  • Monday–Friday11:30 AMChapel of the Most Holy Rosary · During the school year, unless otherwise announced.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 8, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. Campus Ministry | Mount Saint Mary Collegemsmc.edu/life-at-the-mount/faith-service/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Sunday: 6 pm Monday-Friday: 11:30 am, unless otherwise announced”
    Mass is celebrated Sunday at 6 PM and Monday through Friday at 11:30 AM unless otherwise announced.
    “Sunday: 6 pm Monday-Friday: 11:30 am, unless otherwise announced”
    Mass is celebrated Sunday at 6 PM and Monday through Friday at 11:30 AM unless otherwise announced.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Mount Saint Mary College, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint Mary's Roman Catholic Church: 0.5 mi1Saint Patrick Catholic Church: 0.9 mi2Sacred Heart Catholic Church: 1.1 mi3Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church: 1.3 mi4Saint John's Roman Catholic Church: 2.1 mi5Saint Joachim Catholic Church: 2.8 mi6Dominican Sisters of Hope Campus Ministry (Hudson Hall; Chapel of the Most Holy Rosary): 0.1 miMount Saint Mary College (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Mary's Roman Catholic Church — 0.5 mi
  2. Saint Patrick Catholic Church — 0.9 mi · 55 Grand Street, Newburgh
  3. Sacred Heart Catholic Church — 1.1 mi · 301 Ann Street, Newburgh
  4. Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church — 1.3 mi · 139 Benkard Avenue, Newburgh
  5. Saint John's Roman Catholic Church — 2.1 mi
  6. Saint Joachim Catholic Church — 2.8 mi · 51 Leonard Street, Beacon

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

BSacramental life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Sacramental life

77 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Weekday Mass on campus during the academic yearEvery weekday (5 or more weekdays) (Campus Ministry lists Mass Monday-Friday at 11:30 AM (unless otherwise announced) in the Chapel of the Most Holy Rosary during the school year; the 2026-27 handbook says Mass is offered daily.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | Mount Saint Mary Collegemsmc.edu/life-at-the-mount/faith-service/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Sunday: 6 pm Monday-Friday: 11:30 am, unless otherwise announced”
      Mass is celebrated Sunday at 6 PM and Monday through Friday at 11:30 AM unless otherwise announced.
      “All Masses take place during the school year in the Chapel of the Most Holy Rosary and are open to the public. Mass schedule subject to change.”
      Campus Ministry's Masses are held during the school year in the Chapel of the Most Holy Rosary.
    2. Mount Saint Mary College Student Handbook 2026-2027msmc.s3.amazonaws.com/files/resources/msmc-studenthandbook.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The sacramental life of the Catholic Church is offered to all through Mass, offered daily and Sundays, the Sacrament of Reconcilia,on offered weekly and by appointment”
      The 2026-27 handbook says Mass is offered daily and on Sundays and Reconciliation weekly and by appointment.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Sunday Mass on campus (including Saturday vigil)One weekend Mass (One weekend Mass: Sunday 6:00 PM in the Chapel of the Most Holy Rosary.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | Mount Saint Mary Collegemsmc.edu/life-at-the-mount/faith-service/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Sunday: 6 pm Monday-Friday: 11:30 am, unless otherwise announced”
      Mass is celebrated Sunday at 6 PM and Monday through Friday at 11:30 AM unless otherwise announced.
    2. Mount Saint Mary College Student Handbook 2026-2027msmc.s3.amazonaws.com/files/resources/msmc-studenthandbook.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The sacramental life of the Catholic Church is offered to all through Mass, offered daily and Sundays, the Sacrament of Reconcilia,on offered weekly and by appointment”
      The 2026-27 handbook says Mass is offered daily and on Sundays and Reconciliation weekly and by appointment.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Scheduled confession on campusOne or two scheduled times per week (Confession is offered weekly 'as announced' and by appointment.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | Mount Saint Mary Collegemsmc.edu/life-at-the-mount/faith-service/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “We also offer confession weekly, as announced.”
      Confession is offered weekly at announced times.
    2. Mount Saint Mary College Student Handbook 2026-2027msmc.s3.amazonaws.com/files/resources/msmc-studenthandbook.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The sacramental life of the Catholic Church is offered to all through Mass, offered daily and Sundays, the Sacrament of Reconcilia,on offered weekly and by appointment”
      The 2026-27 handbook says Mass is offered daily and on Sundays and Reconciliation weekly and by appointment.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Eucharistic adorationWeekly scheduled adoration (Campus Ministry lists weekly Adoration.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Mount Saint Mary Collegemsmc.edu/life-at-the-mount/faith-service/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “What we offer: Sunday and weekday Masses, Bible study, weekly Adoration and confessions, RCIA, annual retreats”
      Campus Ministry offers Sunday and weekday Masses, Bible study, weekly adoration and confession, RCIA, and annual retreats.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priests serving studentsAt least one full-time priest chaplain (or a resident community of priests serving campus ministry) (Fr. Gregoire Fluet is presented as Campus Chaplain (and in the 2026-27 handbook as Director of Campus Ministry); he is also Vice President for Mission and Student Affairs.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | Mount Saint Mary Collegemsmc.edu/life-at-the-mount/faith-service/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Fr. Gregoire Fluet Vice President for Mission and Student Affairs, Campus Chaplain, and Adjunct Instructor of History and Religious Studies”
      Fr. Gregoire Fluet is Campus Chaplain and Vice President for Mission and Student Affairs.
    2. Mount Saint Mary College Student Handbook 2026-2027msmc.s3.amazonaws.com/files/resources/msmc-studenthandbook.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Fr. Gregoire Fluet, Director of Campus Ministry”
      The 2026-27 handbook lists Fr. Gregoire Fluet as Director of Campus Ministry.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Chapel open for prayer on campusYes (Weekday Mass is celebrated in the on-campus Chapel of the Most Holy Rosary, and all are invited to stop by for quiet prayer.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | Mount Saint Mary Collegemsmc.edu/life-at-the-mount/faith-service/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “All Masses take place during the school year in the Chapel of the Most Holy Rosary and are open to the public. Mass schedule subject to change.”
      Campus Ministry's Masses are held during the school year in the Chapel of the Most Holy Rosary.
      “Sunday: 6 pm Monday-Friday: 11:30 am, unless otherwise announced”
      Mass is celebrated Sunday at 6 PM and Monday through Friday at 11:30 AM unless otherwise announced.
      “Many of our alumni love to come back to campus to get married in our Chapel of the Most Holy Rosary.”
      The Chapel of the Most Holy Rosary is on campus.
      “All are welcome to come by for a few minutes of quiet prayer or to talk with Fr. Greg.”
      All are welcome to stop by for quiet prayer or to talk with the chaplain.
    2. Mount students receive holy sacraments | Mount Saint Mary Collegemsmc.edu/newsroom/news/mount-students-receive-holy-sacraments-2 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The ceremony, held in the Chapel of the Most Holy Rosary on campus, was the culmination of months of preparation and spiritual reflection.”
      In April 2026 students received the sacraments of initiation in the on-campus Chapel of the Most Holy Rosary.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration6 to 11 times a week (6 weekly times documented: 6 Mass, 0 confession, 0 adoration.)Computed from the verified Mass, confession, and adoration times listed on this page (each day a time is offered counts once).
FTheology and core curriculum: Minimal (grade F): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Theology and core curriculum

29 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Theology or religious studies courses required of all bachelor's studentsOne course (The 9-credit Philosophy and Religious Studies requirement in the 2026-27 catalog fixes one religious studies course and one philosophy course; the third may be either; the minimum is one religious studies course.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Requirements for the Baccalaureate Degree | 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalogmsmc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/undergraduate-catalog/academic-information/graduation-requirements/requirements-for-the-baccalaureate-degree · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “A minimum of 3 credits in philosophy and a minimum of 3 credits in religious studies are required. The remaining 3 credits may be in either philosophy or religious studies.”
      The 9-credit Philosophy and Religious Studies requirement includes at least one philosophy and one religious studies course; the third may be either.
    2. General Education Curriculum Summary | 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalogmsmc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/undergraduate-catalog/academic-information/graduation-requirements/general-education-curriculum-summary · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “(9 credits - 3 must be in philosophy; 3 must be in religion; remaining can be in either area)”
      The general education summary requires 3 credits in philosophy and 3 in religion, with 3 more in either.
    3. Liberal Arts Core | Mount Saint Mary Collegemsmc.edu/majors-programs/liberal-arts-core · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “You will take three classes, including one philosophy course and one religion course.”
      All undergraduates take three Philosophy & Religious Studies courses, including one philosophy and one religion course.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Required theology includes explicitly Catholic content (Scripture, Catholic tradition, sacraments)Catholic theology is one option among several (Any REL course meets the religion requirement. Options include courses with Catholic content (e.g., REL 3161 Christian Doctrine, REL 4050 The Church and the Sacraments) and courses such as REL 1300 Introduction to World Religions; no single explicitly Catholic course is required.)
    Sources (3)
    1. General Education Curriculum Summary | 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalogmsmc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/undergraduate-catalog/academic-information/graduation-requirements/general-education-curriculum-summary · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “(9 credits - 3 must be in philosophy; 3 must be in religion; remaining can be in either area)”
      The general education summary requires 3 credits in philosophy and 3 in religion, with 3 more in either.
    2. REL 3161 Christian Doctrine | 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalogmsmc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/undergraduate-catalog/courses/rel-religious-studies/3000/rel-3161 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Finally, the course will discuss how these doctrines are relevant in the understanding and practice of the Catholic faith today.”
      REL 3161 Christian Doctrine addresses Catholic faith and practice.
    3. REL 1300 Introduction to World Religions | 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalogmsmc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/undergraduate-catalog/courses/rel-religious-studies/1000/rel-1300 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “An introduction to the major religions of the world through a study of their historical development, structures of social organization and authority, and beliefs, values and practices.”
      REL 1300 Introduction to World Religions is a religious studies course on world religions.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Philosophy courses required of all bachelor's studentsOne course (At least one philosophy course (3 credits) is required; the third course in the area may be philosophy or religious studies.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Requirements for the Baccalaureate Degree | 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalogmsmc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/undergraduate-catalog/academic-information/graduation-requirements/requirements-for-the-baccalaureate-degree · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “A minimum of 3 credits in philosophy and a minimum of 3 credits in religious studies are required. The remaining 3 credits may be in either philosophy or religious studies.”
      The 9-credit Philosophy and Religious Studies requirement includes at least one philosophy and one religious studies course; the third may be either.
    2. General Education Curriculum Summary | 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalogmsmc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/undergraduate-catalog/academic-information/graduation-requirements/general-education-curriculum-summary · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “(9 credits - 3 must be in philosophy; 3 must be in religion; remaining can be in either area)”
      The general education summary requires 3 credits in philosophy and 3 in religion, with 3 more in either.
    3. Liberal Arts Core | Mount Saint Mary Collegemsmc.edu/majors-programs/liberal-arts-core · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “You will take three classes, including one philosophy course and one religion course.”
      All undergraduates take three Philosophy & Religious Studies courses, including one philosophy and one religion course.
  • No: the school does not offer this, so it earns no points.
    Core curriculum explicitly draws on the Catholic intellectual traditionNo (The Liberal Arts Core page (skills, knowledge, values; civic engagement and service learning) and the 2026-27 catalog's general education requirements describe the core without naming the Catholic intellectual tradition or the Catholic tradition as an aim; the mission refers to the Catholic and Dominican traditions generally.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Liberal Arts Core | Mount Saint Mary Collegemsmc.edu/majors-programs/liberal-arts-core · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The Mount’s Liberal Arts Core is designed to develop the whole person through a common set of essential courses that all students choose from.”
      The Liberal Arts Core is described as developing the whole person through common essential courses; the description does not name the Catholic intellectual tradition.
      “Students study value systems, develop ethical judgment and sound reasoning, and experience civic engagement and service learning.”
      The Liberal Arts Core describes civic engagement and service learning among its aims.
    2. Requirements for the Baccalaureate Degree | 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalogmsmc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/undergraduate-catalog/academic-information/graduation-requirements/requirements-for-the-baccalaureate-degree · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “A minimum of 3 credits in philosophy and a minimum of 3 credits in religious studies are required. The remaining 3 credits may be in either philosophy or religious studies.”
      The 9-credit Philosophy and Religious Studies requirement includes at least one philosophy and one religious studies course; the third may be either.
  • No: the school does not offer this, so it earns no points.
    Theology or religious studies major offeredNo (Religious Studies is offered only as an 18-credit minor; the Division of Humanities program list has no religious studies or theology major.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Humanities | Mount Saint Mary Collegemsmc.edu/majors-programs/academic-divisions-schools/humanities · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Division of Humanities Programs English English BA/MBA English BA/MS in Education Hispanic Studies minor Philosophy minor Publishing/English Religious Studies minor Writing concentration”
      The Division of Humanities lists Religious Studies and Philosophy only as minors.
    2. Religious Studies Minor | 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalogmsmc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/undergraduate-catalog/academic-programs/religious-studies/religious-studies-minor · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “To minor with a concentration in religious studies or biblical studies, a student needs 18 credits”
      Religious studies is offered as an 18-credit minor.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Publicly affirms Ex Corde Ecclesiae in mission or governance documentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
BCampus culture and residence life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Campus culture and residence life

74 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffing (chaplains, ministers, and professional staff)One (1: the staff directory's Campus Ministry department lists only Fr. Gregoire Fluet (Campus Chaplain). The Assistant Vice President for Mission (Catholic and Dominican Institute) is mission staff, not campus ministry, and is not counted.)
    Sources (2)
    1. People | Mount Saint Mary Collegemsmc.edu/directory · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “1 Result found for: Campus Ministry Reset Fr. Gregoire Fluet”
      The staff directory lists one person in Campus Ministry, Fr. Gregoire Fluet.
    2. Campus Ministry | Mount Saint Mary Collegemsmc.edu/life-at-the-mount/faith-service/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Fr. Gregoire Fluet Vice President for Mission and Student Affairs, Campus Chaplain, and Adjunct Instructor of History and Religious Studies”
      Fr. Gregoire Fluet is Campus Chaplain and Vice President for Mission and Student Affairs.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Retreats offered to students each yearOne to three (Campus Ministry lists 'annual retreats' without names or number.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | Mount Saint Mary Collegemsmc.edu/life-at-the-mount/faith-service/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “What we offer: Sunday and weekday Masses, Bible study, weekly Adoration and confessions, RCIA, annual retreats”
      Campus Ministry offers Sunday and weekday Masses, Bible study, weekly adoration and confession, RCIA, and annual retreats.
    2. Mount Saint Mary College Student Handbook 2026-2027msmc.s3.amazonaws.com/files/resources/msmc-studenthandbook.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Campus Ministry also offers a variety of ac,vi,es such as prayer services, retreats, and service programs.”
      Campus Ministry offers prayer services, retreats, and service programs.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic student organizations and faith-formation groupsThree or more (Bible study and RCIA (Campus Ministry) and the Dominican Scholars of Hope, listed in the club directory as a faith-based club.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | Mount Saint Mary Collegemsmc.edu/life-at-the-mount/faith-service/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “What we offer: Sunday and weekday Masses, Bible study, weekly Adoration and confessions, RCIA, annual retreats”
      Campus Ministry offers Sunday and weekday Masses, Bible study, weekly adoration and confession, RCIA, and annual retreats.
      “our Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) program is available for students looking to receive the Sacraments of Baptism, Communion, and Confirmation.”
      Campus Ministry runs an RCIA program for students.
    2. Clubs | Mount Saint Mary Collegemsmc.edu/life-at-the-mount/clubs-activities/clubs · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Dominican Scholars of Hope is a faith-based club that strives to give back to our community while inspiring others to join us on our mission.”
      The club directory lists the Dominican Scholars of Hope as a faith-based club.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Single-sex residence optionsSingle-sex floors or wings only (The 2026-27 handbook says all residence halls are coeducational by floor or wing. Sakac Hall, the Dominican Center and the College Courts are each described as co-ed by floor.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Mount Saint Mary College Student Handbook 2026-2027msmc.s3.amazonaws.com/files/resources/msmc-studenthandbook.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “All residence halls are co-educational by floor or wing.”
      Every residence hall is coed by floor or wing (single-sex floors or wings).
    2. First-Year Residence Hall | Mount Saint Mary Collegemsmc.edu/life-at-the-mount/living-dining/residence-life/first-year-residence-hall · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Sakac Hall is co-ed by floor, offering the same amenities and room layouts to all our first-year students.”
      The first-year hall, Sakac Hall, is coed by floor.
    3. Upperclassman Residence Halls | Mount Saint Mary Collegemsmc.edu/life-at-the-mount/living-dining/residence-life/upperclassmen-residence-halls · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “These upperclassman residence halls, co-ed by floor, are sprinkled along the east end of campus”
      The College Courts upperclass halls are coed by floor.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Overnight guest policy in residence hallsOvernight guests of the opposite sex not permitted (No overnight visits of the opposite sex are permitted for any student; an opposite-sex overnight guest must be hosted by a student of the guest's sex.)
    Sources (2)
    1. FAQs and Policies | Mount Saint Mary Collegemsmc.edu/life-at-the-mount/living-dining/residence-life/faqs-and-policies · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “No overnight visits of the opposite gender are permitted for any student.”
      Overnight visits by guests of the opposite sex are not permitted.
    2. Mount Saint Mary College Student Handbook 2026-2027msmc.s3.amazonaws.com/files/resources/msmc-studenthandbook.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “If a student wishes to have a guest of the opposite sex stay overnight, a host of the same sex as the guest must be obtained.”
      An overnight guest of the opposite sex must be hosted by a student of the guest's sex.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith life in residence halls (hall chaplains, hall Masses, or faith-based living communities)Yes (The Dominican Scholars of Hope, run by the Catholic and Dominican Institute, is described as a living-learning community rooted in the college's Dominican heritage and as a faith-based club whose pillars include prayer and spirituality.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Dominican Scholars of Hope | Mount Saint Mary Collegemsmc.edu/about/centers-institutes/the-catholic-and-dominican-institute/dominican-scholars-of-hope · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The Dominican Scholars of Hope (DSH) is a nonacademic living-learning community for highly motivated students that is rooted in the 800-year-old Dominican heritage of Mount Saint Mary College.”
      The Dominican Scholars of Hope is a living-learning community rooted in the college's Dominican heritage.
    2. Faith & Service | Mount Saint Mary Collegemsmc.edu/life-at-the-mount/faith-service · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “A living and learning community dedicated to celebrating the college’s Dominican heritage”
      The Faith & Service page describes the Dominican Scholars of Hope as a living and learning community.
    3. Clubs | Mount Saint Mary Collegemsmc.edu/life-at-the-mount/clubs-activities/clubs · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Dominican Scholars of Hope is a faith-based club that strives to give back to our community while inspiring others to join us on our mission.”
      The club directory lists the Dominican Scholars of Hope as a faith-based club.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Office or senior officer for mission and Catholic identityYes (Fr. Gregoire Fluet is Vice President for Mission and Student Affairs, and Charles Zola is Assistant Vice President for Mission and director of the Catholic and Dominican Institute.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Campus Ministry | Mount Saint Mary Collegemsmc.edu/life-at-the-mount/faith-service/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Fr. Gregoire Fluet Vice President for Mission and Student Affairs, Campus Chaplain, and Adjunct Instructor of History and Religious Studies”
      Fr. Gregoire Fluet is Campus Chaplain and Vice President for Mission and Student Affairs.
    2. Dominican Scholars of Hope | Mount Saint Mary Collegemsmc.edu/about/centers-institutes/the-catholic-and-dominican-institute/dominican-scholars-of-hope · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Charles Zola Associate Professor of Philosophy, Director of the Catholic and Dominican Institute, and Assistant Vice President for Mission”
      Charles Zola is Assistant Vice President for Mission and directs the Catholic and Dominican Institute.
    3. The Catholic and Dominican Institute | Mount Saint Mary Collegemsmc.edu/about/centers-institutes/the-catholic-and-dominican-institute · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The Catholic and Dominican Institute promotes the college’s Dominican heritage; advances the Dominican charism of study and service; provides a forum for discussion of contemporary ethical issues; and enhances Catholic and Jewish dialogue.”
      The Catholic and Dominican Institute promotes the college's Dominican heritage and mission.
BService and Catholic social teaching: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Service and Catholic social teaching

85 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service or volunteer centerYes (Campus Ministry, a staffed office, runs service programs (drives, soup kitchen, Newburgh Ministry, service trips).)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | Mount Saint Mary Collegemsmc.edu/life-at-the-mount/faith-service/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “How you can serve: Liturgical ministries (Eucharistic minister, lector, altar server, music), campus drives/collections, Catholic Relief Services student ambassador, CCD instructor, Newburgh Ministry volunteer, soup kitchen volunteer”
      Campus Ministry service roles include liturgical ministries, campus drives, Catholic Relief Services student ambassadors, CCD teaching, Newburgh Ministry, and a soup kitchen.
      “What we do: Mac & Memes nights, Toy Drive, Christmas Tree Lighting, Thanksgiving Food Drive, College Night with Cardinal Dolan, service trips”
      Campus Ministry activities include Mac & Memes nights, a Toy Drive, the Christmas Tree Lighting, a Thanksgiving Food Drive, and service trips.
    2. Mount Saint Mary College Student Handbook 2026-2027msmc.s3.amazonaws.com/files/resources/msmc-studenthandbook.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Campus Ministry also offers a variety of ac,vi,es such as prayer services, retreats, and service programs.”
      Campus Ministry offers prayer services, retreats, and service programs.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Service-learning or community engagement in the curriculumAvailable (courses or programs) (The required First-Year Experience program engages students in service and service learning, and the Liberal Arts Core lists service learning among its aims; no page states that every student must complete a service-learning course or hours.)
    Sources (2)
    1. First-Year Experience (FYE) Program | 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalogmsmc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/undergraduate-catalog/academic-information/first-year-experience-fye-program · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “In the service of establishing a foundation for academic success in the first semester, the FYE Program engages students in: our Dominican heritage service and service learning”
      The First-Year Experience program engages students in service and service learning.
    2. Liberal Arts Core | Mount Saint Mary Collegemsmc.edu/majors-programs/liberal-arts-core · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Students study value systems, develop ethical judgment and sound reasoning, and experience civic engagement and service learning.”
      The Liberal Arts Core describes civic engagement and service learning among its aims.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Catholic social teaching in the curriculum (course, minor, center, or core requirement)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Pro-life engagement (student pro-life group, support for pregnant and parenting students, or institutional initiatives)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersion trips, poverty, migration, or care-for-creation initiatives)Two or more (Catholic Relief Services student ambassadors, Campus Ministry service trips, soup kitchen and Newburgh Ministry volunteering, and the Sustain Club (care for creation).)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | Mount Saint Mary Collegemsmc.edu/life-at-the-mount/faith-service/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “How you can serve: Liturgical ministries (Eucharistic minister, lector, altar server, music), campus drives/collections, Catholic Relief Services student ambassador, CCD instructor, Newburgh Ministry volunteer, soup kitchen volunteer”
      Campus Ministry service roles include liturgical ministries, campus drives, Catholic Relief Services student ambassadors, CCD teaching, Newburgh Ministry, and a soup kitchen.
      “What we do: Mac & Memes nights, Toy Drive, Christmas Tree Lighting, Thanksgiving Food Drive, College Night with Cardinal Dolan, service trips”
      Campus Ministry activities include Mac & Memes nights, a Toy Drive, the Christmas Tree Lighting, a Thanksgiving Food Drive, and service trips.
    2. Clubs | Mount Saint Mary Collegemsmc.edu/life-at-the-mount/clubs-activities/clubs · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Sustain is a club dedicated to bringing a sustainable way of life to the Mount community.”
      The Sustain Club promotes sustainability on campus.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service explicitly rooted in the Catholic mission (run with campus ministry or the mission office, or framed by Catholic social teaching)Yes (Service opportunities are run by Campus Ministry, including a Catholic Relief Services student ambassador role.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | Mount Saint Mary Collegemsmc.edu/life-at-the-mount/faith-service/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “How you can serve: Liturgical ministries (Eucharistic minister, lector, altar server, music), campus drives/collections, Catholic Relief Services student ambassador, CCD instructor, Newburgh Ministry volunteer, soup kitchen volunteer”
      Campus Ministry service roles include liturgical ministries, campus drives, Catholic Relief Services student ambassadors, CCD teaching, Newburgh Ministry, and a soup kitchen.
    2. Mount Saint Mary College Student Handbook 2026-2027msmc.s3.amazonaws.com/files/resources/msmc-studenthandbook.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Campus Ministry also offers a variety of ac,vi,es such as prayer services, retreats, and service programs.”
      Campus Ministry offers prayer services, retreats, and service programs.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • Mass is listed every weekday at 11:30 AM and on Sunday at 6 PM in the on-campus Chapel of the Most Holy Rosary during the school year, with weekly adoration and confession.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Mount Saint Mary Collegemsmc.edu/life-at-the-mount/faith-service/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Sunday: 6 pm Monday-Friday: 11:30 am, unless otherwise announced”
      Mass is celebrated Sunday at 6 PM and Monday through Friday at 11:30 AM unless otherwise announced.
      “All Masses take place during the school year in the Chapel of the Most Holy Rosary and are open to the public. Mass schedule subject to change.”
      Campus Ministry's Masses are held during the school year in the Chapel of the Most Holy Rosary.
      “What we offer: Sunday and weekday Masses, Bible study, weekly Adoration and confessions, RCIA, annual retreats”
      Campus Ministry offers Sunday and weekday Masses, Bible study, weekly adoration and confession, RCIA, and annual retreats.
      “We also offer confession weekly, as announced.”
      Confession is offered weekly at announced times.
  • A priest, Fr. Gregoire Fluet, serves as Campus Chaplain and Vice President for Mission and Student Affairs, and an Assistant Vice President for Mission directs the Catholic and Dominican Institute.
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | Mount Saint Mary Collegemsmc.edu/life-at-the-mount/faith-service/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Fr. Gregoire Fluet Vice President for Mission and Student Affairs, Campus Chaplain, and Adjunct Instructor of History and Religious Studies”
      Fr. Gregoire Fluet is Campus Chaplain and Vice President for Mission and Student Affairs.
    2. Dominican Scholars of Hope | Mount Saint Mary Collegemsmc.edu/about/centers-institutes/the-catholic-and-dominican-institute/dominican-scholars-of-hope · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Charles Zola Associate Professor of Philosophy, Director of the Catholic and Dominican Institute, and Assistant Vice President for Mission”
      Charles Zola is Assistant Vice President for Mission and directs the Catholic and Dominican Institute.
  • Overnight guests of the opposite sex are not permitted in the residence halls, which are single-sex by floor or wing.
    Sources (2)
    1. FAQs and Policies | Mount Saint Mary Collegemsmc.edu/life-at-the-mount/living-dining/residence-life/faqs-and-policies · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “No overnight visits of the opposite gender are permitted for any student.”
      Overnight visits by guests of the opposite sex are not permitted.
    2. Mount Saint Mary College Student Handbook 2026-2027msmc.s3.amazonaws.com/files/resources/msmc-studenthandbook.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “All residence halls are co-educational by floor or wing.”
      Every residence hall is coed by floor or wing (single-sex floors or wings).
  • Campus Ministry runs service through Catholic Relief Services student ambassadors, soup kitchen and Newburgh Ministry volunteering, drives, and service trips.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Mount Saint Mary Collegemsmc.edu/life-at-the-mount/faith-service/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “How you can serve: Liturgical ministries (Eucharistic minister, lector, altar server, music), campus drives/collections, Catholic Relief Services student ambassador, CCD instructor, Newburgh Ministry volunteer, soup kitchen volunteer”
      Campus Ministry service roles include liturgical ministries, campus drives, Catholic Relief Services student ambassadors, CCD teaching, Newburgh Ministry, and a soup kitchen.
      “What we do: Mac & Memes nights, Toy Drive, Christmas Tree Lighting, Thanksgiving Food Drive, College Night with Cardinal Dolan, service trips”
      Campus Ministry activities include Mac & Memes nights, a Toy Drive, the Christmas Tree Lighting, a Thanksgiving Food Drive, and service trips.

Concerns

  • The core requires one religious studies course, which can be met with a course such as Introduction to World Religions; no explicitly Catholic theology course is required.
    Sources (2)
    1. Requirements for the Baccalaureate Degree | 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalogmsmc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/undergraduate-catalog/academic-information/graduation-requirements/requirements-for-the-baccalaureate-degree · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “A minimum of 3 credits in philosophy and a minimum of 3 credits in religious studies are required. The remaining 3 credits may be in either philosophy or religious studies.”
      The 9-credit Philosophy and Religious Studies requirement includes at least one philosophy and one religious studies course; the third may be either.
    2. REL 1300 Introduction to World Religions | 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalogmsmc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/undergraduate-catalog/courses/rel-religious-studies/1000/rel-1300 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “An introduction to the major religions of the world through a study of their historical development, structures of social organization and authority, and beliefs, values and practices.”
      REL 1300 Introduction to World Religions is a religious studies course on world religions.
  • Religious studies is offered only as a minor; there is no theology or religious studies major.
    Sources (1)
    1. Humanities | Mount Saint Mary Collegemsmc.edu/majors-programs/academic-divisions-schools/humanities · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Division of Humanities Programs English English BA/MBA English BA/MS in Education Hispanic Studies minor Philosophy minor Publishing/English Religious Studies minor Writing concentration”
      The Division of Humanities lists Religious Studies and Philosophy only as minors.
  • The staff directory lists one Campus Ministry staff member, the chaplain.
    Sources (1)
    1. People | Mount Saint Mary Collegemsmc.edu/directory · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “1 Result found for: Campus Ministry Reset Fr. Gregoire Fluet”
      The staff directory lists one person in Campus Ministry, Fr. Gregoire Fluet.

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Campus ministry home

Dominican Sisters of Hope Campus Ministry (Hudson Hall; Chapel of the Most Holy Rosary)

  • Address: 330 Powell Ave., Newburgh, NY 12550
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel (Chapel of the Most Holy Rosary), student hangout in the Hudson Hall office

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Catholic clubs and student life

13 groups and regular activities · 4 on campus, 1 off campus, 8 location not published

Service 4

  • Service tripsOff campus
    Service trips organized by Campus Ministry.
    msmc.edu
  • Toy Drive and Thanksgiving Food DriveOn campus
    Campus Ministry collection drives.
    msmc.edu
  • Catholic Relief Services student ambassadors
    Campus Ministry service role with Catholic Relief Services.
    msmc.edu
  • CCD instruction, Newburgh Ministry, and soup kitchen volunteering
    Volunteer roles listed by Campus Ministry.
    msmc.edu

Clubs and groups 1

  • Dominican Scholars of HopeOn campus
    Faith-based living-learning community and club built on the Dominican pillars of prayer, study, community, and service.
    msmc.edu, msmc.edu

Liturgy and prayer 2

  • Liturgical ministriesOn campus
    Students serve as Eucharistic ministers, lectors, altar servers, and musicians.
    msmc.edu
  • Eucharistic adoration
    Weekly (times announced)
    Weekly adoration offered by Campus Ministry.
    msmc.edu

Social life 2

  • Christmas Tree LightingOn campus
    December
    Annual tree lighting and festival closing the fall semester, listed among Campus Ministry activities.
    msmc.edu, msmc.edu, msmc.edu
  • Mac & Memes nights
    Campus Ministry social nights.
    msmc.edu

Faith formation 2

  • Bible study
    Bible study offered by Campus Ministry.
    msmc.edu
  • RCIA
    Preparation for Baptism, First Communion, and Confirmation; sacraments were celebrated in the Chapel of the Most Holy Rosary in April 2026.
    msmc.edu, msmc.edu

Other 1

  • Octoberfest, Thomasfest, and Sienafest
    Yearly Catholic and Dominican Institute programs honoring the founding Dominican Sisters, St. Thomas Aquinas, and the Dominican pillars.
    msmc.edu

Retreats 1

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Campus ministry

Sources (4)
  1. Campus Ministry | Mount Saint Mary Collegemsmc.edu/life-at-the-mount/faith-service/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “What we offer: Sunday and weekday Masses, Bible study, weekly Adoration and confessions, RCIA, annual retreats”
    Campus Ministry offers Sunday and weekday Masses, Bible study, weekly adoration and confession, RCIA, and annual retreats.
    “Fr. Gregoire Fluet Vice President for Mission and Student Affairs, Campus Chaplain, and Adjunct Instructor of History and Religious Studies”
    Fr. Gregoire Fluet is Campus Chaplain and Vice President for Mission and Student Affairs.
    “We dare you to walk past the Dominican Sisters of Hope Campus Ministry Office and NOT see a huge group of students there. The Campus Ministry family is super tight-knit, and our Hudson Hall hangout is a popular destination to talk about faith”
    The Campus Ministry office in Hudson Hall serves as a student hangout.
    “330 Powell Ave. Newburgh, NY 12550”
    The college's address is 330 Powell Ave., Newburgh, NY 12550.
    “All Masses take place during the school year in the Chapel of the Most Holy Rosary and are open to the public. Mass schedule subject to change.”
    Campus Ministry's Masses are held during the school year in the Chapel of the Most Holy Rosary.
    “Many of our alumni love to come back to campus to get married in our Chapel of the Most Holy Rosary.”
    The Chapel of the Most Holy Rosary is on campus.
  2. The Catholic and Dominican Institute | Mount Saint Mary Collegemsmc.edu/about/centers-institutes/the-catholic-and-dominican-institute · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “The Catholic and Dominican Institute promotes the college’s Dominican heritage; advances the Dominican charism of study and service; provides a forum for discussion of contemporary ethical issues; and enhances Catholic and Jewish dialogue.”
    The Catholic and Dominican Institute promotes the college's Dominican heritage and mission.
  3. Dominican Scholars of Hope | Mount Saint Mary Collegemsmc.edu/about/centers-institutes/the-catholic-and-dominican-institute/dominican-scholars-of-hope · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “The Dominican Scholars of Hope (DSH) is a nonacademic living-learning community for highly motivated students that is rooted in the 800-year-old Dominican heritage of Mount Saint Mary College.”
    The Dominican Scholars of Hope is a living-learning community rooted in the college's Dominican heritage.
  4. Clubs | Mount Saint Mary Collegemsmc.edu/life-at-the-mount/clubs-activities/clubs · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Dominican Scholars of Hope is a faith-based club that strives to give back to our community while inspiring others to join us on our mission.”
    The club directory lists the Dominican Scholars of Hope as a faith-based club.

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Academic Excellence

CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
68 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.65%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.74%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,150 · ACT 23.5
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.12 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$10,143

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
1,897
Total students2,246
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$25,522
Cost of attendance (per year)$55,014
Median federal debt at graduation$26,007
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
65%
First-year retention74%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$67,705
Admission rate89%
Students receiving Pell grants22%
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1150
SAT reading & writing—
SAT math—
ACT composite19–28
Test policyConsidered but not required

Value index: 54 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Local Church

Archdiocese of New York

The Most Reverend Ronald A. Hicks, Archbishop of New York

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Cathedral: St. Patrick's Cathedral

Source: archny.org, archny.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Diocese determined from the county, using the diocese’s county list (Wikipedia). Confirm with the diocese.

About this school’s data

  • IPEDS unit ID 193353
  • Carnegie classification: Master's university (medium programs)
  • Accreditation: Middle States Commission on Higher Education (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
  • Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Roman Catholic
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Questions families ask

Is Mount Saint Mary College a Catholic college?
Yes. Mount Saint Mary College is a Catholic college in the Archdiocese of New York. Its sponsor is Dominican Sisters of Newburgh.
What is Mount Saint Mary College’s Compass Score?
67 out of 100 (grade C). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is Mass celebrated at Mount Saint Mary College?
Mass is listed at Chapel of the Most Holy Rosary. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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