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Mount Saint Mary’s University Trade Programs

Mount Saint Mary’s University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Los Angeles, CA. A Major City Center offers a peaceful environment near the excitement of urban amenities.

Where Is Mount Saint Mary’s University?

Contact information for Mount Saint Mary’s University are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	12001 Chalon Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90049-1599
Phone:	3109544000
Website:	www.msmu.edu/
Admissions:	www.msmu.edu/admission/
Financial Aid:	www.msmu.edu/academics/financial-aid/

How Do I Get Into Mount Saint Mary’s University?

You can apply to Mount Saint Mary’s University online at: https://www.msmu.edu/admission/undergraduate-admission/application-instructions/

Mount Saint Mary’s University is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Mount Saint Mary’s University

This is what Mount Saint Mary’s University requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into Mount Saint Mary’s University?

Mount Saint Mary’s University maintains an acceptance rate of 73%, making it fairly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 12% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at Mount Saint Mary’s University can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	174	84	48%
Women	4,705	3,485	74%

Can I Afford Mount Saint Mary’s University?

The average net price after aid at Mount Saint Mary’s University is $25,009. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$48,104
In-State Fees	$1,460
Out-of-State Tuition	$48,104
Out-of-State Fees	$1,460
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$49,564
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$49,564

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 25% of students at Mount Saint Mary’s University receive some form of financial aid (447 students).

Approximately 90% of students at Mount Saint Mary’s University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $33,781 per student.

57% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $6,169.

Student Loan Debt

68% of Mount Saint Mary’s University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,832 per year.

Mount Saint Mary’s University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 851 students enrolled at Mount Saint Mary’s University, all undergraduate. Mount Saint Mary’s University is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 1,746 undergraduate students at Mount Saint Mary’s University, approximately 8% are male and 92% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Mount Saint Mary’s University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	312
Black or African American	111
Hispanic	996
White	146
American Indian/Alaska Native	13
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	3
Two or More Races	20
Non-Resident	8

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Mount Saint Mary’s University are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
California	366
Illinois	4
Oregon	4
Nevada	3
Texas	3

Additionally, approximately 0.5% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Online Learning at Mount Saint Mary’s University

Mount Saint Mary’s University offers online programs for students who need flexibility.

1,249 undergraduate students at Mount Saint Mary’s University took at least one online class — of those, 115 took all of their classes online.

Distance education is available at the undergraduate level.

Academic Programs at Mount Saint Mary’s University

Mount Saint Mary’s University offers 16 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Mount Saint Mary’s University has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.