Mount Saint Mary’s University
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
About Mount Saint Mary’s University
School Type: Private
Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic
Status: Non-profit
Military Friendly: Yes
Accreditation: regional
Mount Saint Mary’s University is a small private university located on an urban campus in Los Angeles, California. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,768, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 69%. The university offers 74 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 55%, and a student-faculty ratio of 9:1. Tuition and fees for students are $46,726.
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate
Full-Time Student Retention Rate
Six-Year Graduation Rate of Full-Time, First-Time Students
Application Considerations
Test scoresNot considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High school transcriptRequired
High school rankNot required for admission, but considered if submitted
Letter of recommendationRecommended
High school GPARequired to be considered for admission
Open admissionNo
Completion of college prep programRecommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollmentNo
Credit for qualified life experience*Implied no
Advance placement (AP) creditsYes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile18-23
SAT 25th-75th Percentile900-1110
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
3k
Students enrolled
30%
Online student enrollment
9:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
1%
Unknown
41%
Black
1%
Hispanic
0%
Two or more races
14%
Non-U.S. Citizen
0%
Asian
7%
American Indian/Alaska Native
4%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
7%
Socio-economic diversity
61% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
49
Total Online Enrollment
699
Student Location Breakout
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.30% online, 70% on-campus.
Percent of Programs Online
58% On-campus
42% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates100% online
Associate57% online
Bachelor's31% online
Graduate Certificate50% online
Master's50% online
DoctorateNot offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $46,726 | $46,726 |
| Graduate | $13,692 | $13,692 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.
| Costs to Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $2,434 |
| On-campus room and board | $14,114 |
| On-campus other expenses | $6,970 |
| Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $16,614 |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $4,346 |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $4,346 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $70,244 | $70,244 |
| Off-campus without family | $70,120 | $70,120 |
| Off-campus with family | $53,506 | $53,506 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
61%
State Grant Aid
66%
Institution Grant Aid
100%
Pell Grant
61%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$26k
Average student debtafter graduation
$58k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
No information available for this school.
Degrees Awarded by Program
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences. | |||
| 2 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services. | |||
| 3 | Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs. | |||
| 4 | Education. | |||
| 5 | English Language And Literature/Letters. | |||
| 6 | Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences. | |||
| 7 | Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics. | |||
| 8 | Health Professions And Related Programs. | |||
| 9 | History. | |||
| 10 | Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities. | |||
| 11 | Mathematics And Statistics. | |||
| 12 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies. | |||
| 13 | Philosophy And Religious Studies. | |||
| 14 | Psychology. | |||
| 15 | Public Administration And Social Service Professions. | |||
| 16 | Social Sciences. | |||
| 17 | Visual And Performing Arts. |
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