University of Mount Saint Vincent

University of Mount Saint Vincent
Latin: Universitas ad Sancti Vincentii Montem[citation needed]
Former names
Academy of Mount Saint Vincent (1847–1911)
College of Mount Saint Vincent (1911–2023)
MottoBonitatem et disciplinam et scientiam doce me.
Motto in English
"Teach me goodness and discipline and knowledge."
TypePrivate university
Established1847; 177 years ago (1847)
Religious affiliation
Roman Catholic (Sisters of Charity of New York)
Academic affiliations
ACCU
CIC
NAICU
Endowment$25.0 million[1]
PresidentSusan Burns
Undergraduates1,527
Postgraduates400
Location, ,
U.S.

40°54′49″N 73°54′31″W / 40.9135°N 73.9085°W / 40.9135; -73.9085
CampusUrban
ColorsWhite, gold[2]
NicknameDolphins
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division IIISkyline
MascotDolphin
Websitewww.mountsaintvincent.edu

The University of Mount Saint Vincent (UMSV) is a private Catholic university in New York City.[3] It was founded in 1847 by the Sisters of Charity of New York.

The university serves over 1,800 students with professional undergraduate programs in nursing, business, communication, and education and graduate degree programs in nursing, physician assistant, business, TESOL, and education. It is under the auspices of the Sisters of Charity of New York, one of several Sisters of Charity congregations of Catholic women that trace their lineage back to Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton.

  1. ^ "Endowment for Scholarships". Retrieved June 29, 2020.
  2. ^ "University of Mount Saint Vincent". Retrieved April 24, 2016.
  3. ^ Quaranto, Nicole (January 1, 2024). "Welcome to the University…". College of Mount Saint Vincent. Retrieved January 4, 2024.