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About Mount Saint Mary's University

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Mount Saint Mary's University is a private university in Los Angeles, CA, known for its nursing and health focus, small class sizes, and catholic liberal arts. With an acceptance rate of 76%, Mount Saint Mary's is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 380 students each year. Mount Saint Mary's is test optional; submitting a strong score can strengthen an application, though it is not required for consideration. Mount Saint Mary's offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $31,957 per year; the sticker price of $66,716 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Mount Saint Mary's University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

76%
Overall Accept Rate

Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Mount Saint Mary's University

Essay Strategy
Mount Saint Mary's has a strong Catholic, women-centered mission focused on social justice and leadership. Make sure your essays connect your values or experiences to these themes directly, not as an afterthought but as a central part of your story.
Extracurriculars
Mount Saint Mary's deeply values community service and civic engagement, especially in the Los Angeles area. Highlight any volunteer work, advocacy, or service projects you have done, particularly those tied to underserved communities or social causes.

Financial Aid & Cost

What Mount Saint Mary's University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceAvg. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$67k/yr$23.8k
30k-48k~$67k/yr$13.7k
48k-75k~$67k/yr$17.9k
75k-110k~$67k/yr$30.2k
110k+~$67k/yr$18.8k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

53%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$61k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
10:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1,857
Undergrad Enrollment

Student Body

Student body composition

Race & Ethnicity

57%Hispanic
18%Asian
8%White
7%Unknown / Unreported
7%Black / African American
1%Two or More Races
1%American Indian / AK Native
1%International
0%Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
Gender8% Men · 92% Women
Citizenship / Immigration Status100% Citizens and Immigrants · 1% International
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