Location & Setting Suburban setting in Rockville Centre, Nassau County, NY. Located on Long Island, approximately 20 miles east of New York City, providing easy access to metropolitan amenities while maintaining a calm, residential campus environment. Proximity to NYC offers students transportation and internship opportunities.

Campus Life Small campus with a close-knit community feel. Limited on-campus housing, with many students commuting. Social life centers around academic programs, campus clubs, and community service opportunities. Limited traditional college party scene due to smaller size and commuter-heavy student population.

Student Body Predominantly local Long Island and New York metropolitan area students, with some regional and limited international representation. Student body tends to be academically focused, with strong representation in healthcare, education, and business programs. Typically mature, goal-oriented student population with significant transfer and non-traditional student presence.

Academics Strong reputation in nursing, education, and healthcare-related fields. Academically rigorous with small class sizes, emphasizing personalized instruction and professional preparation. Offers both undergraduate and graduate programs with a practical, career-oriented curriculum. Catholic institutional mission provides values-based educational approach.

Athletics & Sports NCAA Division II athletics program with moderate campus sports participation. Competing in the ECC Conference with teams in sports like basketball, soccer, and volleyball. Emphasis on student-athlete academic performance and balanced collegiate experience.

Lifestyle & Weather Typical Northeast seasonal climate with cold winters and mild summers. Campus is not extremely walkable; having a car is beneficial for accessing local amenities and commuting. Proximity to NYC offers diverse cultural and recreational opportunities. Moderate cost of living compared to direct urban environments.