Discover Mount Aloysius College
Cresson, Pennsylvania
Mount Aloysius College is a 4 year or higher State Institution. It is a public and non-profit institution. The institution offers a variety of on-campus, and online programs—including ADN/ASN, BSN, RN to BSN, and Accelerated BSN degrees. Programs are accredited by the ACEN and CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Mount Aloysius College graduates 54% of its students.
Contact Info
Quick Overview
- $78,188 Undergraduate Tuition
- Baccalaureate College: Diverse Fields
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1,097 Undergraduate Enrolled
*Certificate and degree-seeking students - 32 Graduate Students Enrolled
- 54% Graduation Rate
Student Demographics
- 22 Average Age
- 28% Men
- 72% Women
- 2% Veterans
- 97% White
- 1% Hispanic
- 2% Black
- 0% Asian
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Nursing Programs
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Accelerated BSN
- On-Campus BSN Program
- $59,400 In-State Tuition
- 60 Credits
- 20 Months
- 4.0 Program Score
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Associate of Nursing
- On-Campus ADN ASN Program
- $118,800 In-State Tuition
- 120 Credits
- 48 Months
- 2.50 GPA Required
- 3.5 Program Score
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RN to BSN
- Online BSN Program
- $15,750 In-State Tuition
- 30 Credits
- 12 Months
- 2.50 GPA Required
- 4.3 Program Score
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Traditional BSN
- On-Campus BSN Program
- $118,800 In-State Tuition
- 120 Credits
- 36 Months
- 4.2 Program Score
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Located in the scenic Allegheny Mountains on a 193-acre campus, Mount Aloysius College is a private Catholic institution founded in 1853 by the Sisters of Mercy. This comprehensive liberal arts and sciences college focuses on career-oriented education. The nursing program, established in 1964, is renowned for producing top-quality nursing professionals.
Nursing Programs at Mount Aloysius College
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Bachelor of Science in Nursing Programs & Pathways
- Traditional BSN
- Second Degree BSN (Accelerated)
- 2+2 - Associate & Bachelor in Nursing
- LPN to RN/BSN
Nursing at Mount Aloysius College
At Mount Aloysius College, the nursing education experience is enhanced by a state-of-the-art Nursing Simulation Centre. This facility, grounded in the Mercy Tradition of nursing excellence, features advanced manikins—including responsive, newborn, and pregnant models—to ensure students gain practical, real-world skills.
The college offers a flexible 2+2 program, where students can first earn an Associate of Science in Nursing and become licensed RNs, followed by the opportunity to complete a Bachelor of Science in Nursing entirely online. Most entry-level BSN options are only available on-site.
NCLEX Pass Rate
Fall 2022 graduates of Mount Aloysius College's BSN program achieved a 100% pass rate on the NCLEX-RN Exam.
Acceptance/Admission Rate
The admittance rate for Mount Aloysius College is 92%.
Nursing Program Accreditation
Both the associate and bachelor programs at Mount Aloysius College, located in Cresson are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: How do I apply for admission to the graduate nursing program?
You have three options for applying; in-person, online, or via conventional mail. Campus visits are highly recommended. The graduate application cost will be waived for those applicants who come in person to submit their applications.
Q: How many credits do I need to graduate on time?
You need to be willing to take Summer classes or have 15 credits every semester to graduate from a bachelor's programme on time. You must maintain 12 credits per semester to be regarded as a full-time student.
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