Overview
Mount Saint Mary’s University is a women's college located in Los Angeles, California. This Catholic, 4-year institution's campus is nestled high in the Santa Monica Mountains and offers more than 30 majors and concentrations. MSMU puts particular focus on creating women leaders and developed one of the first Women's Leadership Programs. They host an annual Leadership Women's Conference, provide a Leadership Bootcamp, and are home to a chapter of the National Society of Leadership & Success, as well as much more. The Mount also features the Center for Innovation and Creativity, the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media, and the Center for Cultural Fluency.
Acceptance Rate:
69%
Average Net Price:
$27,434
Campus Setting:
Major city
Average GPA
3.4
Average ACT Composite
21
Average SAT Composite
1044
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Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $51,052 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $51,052 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $6,673 |
| Books and Supplies | $2434 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
73%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
55%
Average Aid Per Year
$33,604
55%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,456
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$24,985
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
65%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$7693
66%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,456
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$44,948,044
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$1,534,131
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
73%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,927
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$21,250
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$239
Students receiving federal loans
70%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,421
Average Other Loans Per Year
$15,818
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Roman Catholic
- Women’s College
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
3430
Students Applied
83%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
75
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
No
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
No
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | December 1 | |
| Fall Regular Decision | August 1 | May 1 |
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Admitted Student Stats
Average ACT Composite: 21
Average SAT Composite: 1044
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.4
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
2,316
Total Number of Undergrads
1,733
0
100
43%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
63%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
8:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
75
Faculty Overview
0
100
45%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Major city
US States Represented
28
Countries Represented
27
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
62%
Student Organizations
17
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
40%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
26%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
School Colors
purple and gold
Intramural Sports
6
Sports Club
3
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$74,255
Top 5 Cities
Los Angeles
Washington
New York
San Francisco
Baltimore
Top 5 Employers
Kaiser Permanente
Mount Saint Mary's University
UCLA Health
Los Angeles Unified School District
Cedars-Sinai
Top 5 Sectors
Healthcare Services
Education
Business Development
Operations
Community and Social Services
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$21,250
Loan Default Rate
5%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$239
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingThe teachers really get to know the students and there is a lot of individual, personalized attention given to the students. There is a lot of help provided to everyone either with the teacher, students or in the Learning Resource Center where there is tutoring most of the time for various subjects. Anyone can go anytime to study and it is great!
Lucia from Los Angeles, CA
I am learning so much , I am so far a nursing major and it is really awesome. Just Biology alone is very interesting where you learn so much about your body and you realize why things happen to you. The teachers are really good. The tutoring here is great. So many resources here to help you and learn.
Sayra from Whittier, CA
The Mount has a great amount to offer any student. You learn something everyday in and out of the classrooms. The education is incredible. I am learning a great deal everyday when I go to class. The classroom settings are smaller and more personal. You have the opportunity to know your professor on a more personal level. Your professors will know your name and face. We have the Learning Center which offers tutoring, academic help, and workshops for every student. The Library has computer rooms, a great online database, and study rooms. The academics are wonderful.
Nicolette from Diamond Bar, CA
If you want a challenging college experience, academically, this is the place. But even when it's challenging, you really learn how to manage your time between school and social life. The only reason people would dislike this school is because they're making it hard on themselves.
Jamila from West Covina, CA
mount st. mary's college has brought me countless opportunities. not only with my intellectual learning , but also physically and emotionally. compared to all the other colleges i toured and explored, mount st. mary's was the ideal school for me.
Carolina from Chula Vista, CA
The one thing i love about this college is that the class sizes are really small. I once had a class of 8 students in total! Since classes are smaller you have more interaction with your professor, enriching your learning. The professors here are supportive and have certain times when you can meet them if you need help, to look at your previous exams, and to answer any questions you have. And if you are still lost once you meet with your professors, there are tutors available to help you. I know that helped me review for my exams. This is very important especially for nursing students.
Cindy from Sun Valley, CA
Class sizes are small. You will get a lot of personal attention. This helps you from falling behind.
Megan from Los Angeles, CA
Mount st. Mary's has amazing professors that care about the students .
ALL the staff members are amazing they are the very TOP best staff!
They don't help financially I am having a hard time right now.
ALL the staff members are amazing they are the very TOP best staff!
They don't help financially I am having a hard time right now.
Diana` from Huntington Park, CA
Its a small college that allows you to actually get to know your professors and peers. You become a part of the Mount community that strives to meet the needs of the students. There is always someone there to help you out, either academic-wise, socially, and even economically.
Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful student body, beautiful campus, just a really great place to be! It's really great to be a student here if you like a small school with individualized attention, and a low profile social scene. A calming environment.
Daniela from Los Angeles, CA
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