Why MAC?Why MAC?

What attracts students to Mount Aloysius College is our long tradition of delivering quality education that makes a difference in people's lives. We have earned a reputation as a college that blends a strong foundation in the liberal arts with professionally focused programs to prepare students for good jobs, rewarding careers, and fulfilling lives after graduation. The U.S. News & World Report college guide ranks Mount Aloysius as one of the top comprehensive colleges in the northern U.S.
Among the many good reasons why you should consider a Mount Aloysius education, these stand out:

Abundant educational opportunity - We offer a broad range of educational options to meet your goals, with more than 50 programs of study in liberal arts disciplines and in areas that are more tightly focused on a specific career field, such as health care, business, criminology, education, and many others.

Small classes - The small classes at Mount Aloysius involve you in your learning in ways that wouldn't be possible in some lecture hall at a large university. From your first day on campus, you'll work closely with experienced faculty whose top priority is helping you succeed.

Real-world learning - Internships, research, and other opportunities add real-world experience that enriches what you learn in the classroom and prepares you for a fast start when you enter the workplace.

An education grounded in values - A Mount Aloysius education is firmly rooted in values that grow from our Catholic heritage: hospitality, justice, mercy, and service. We prepare you for success in your career field and for a life of engaged citizenship.

Quality that's affordable - Our competitive tuition and generous financial aid program make it possible for students from a wide range of backgrounds to take advantage of a Mount Aloysius education.

Extraordinary results -- Fully 97 percent of Mount Aloysius graduates have jobs within six months of graduating, and in some fields the placement rate is 100 percent.