Mount Saint Mary's University
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.
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
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
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 |
Admitted Student Stats
15%
Submitting ACT
92%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 21
Average SAT Composite: 1044
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
2,440
Total Number of Undergrads
1,797
Classroom Sizes
0
100
43%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
63%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
11:1
US National: 21:1Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
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. | $48,132 |
| 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. | $48,132 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $14,154 |
| Books and Supplies | $2434 |
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
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
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
17
Size of Town
Major city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Housing
0
100
26%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Mountaineers
School Colors
purple and gold
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Los Angeles
Washington
New York
San Francisco
Baltimore
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$63,500
What Students Are Saying
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
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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