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Mount Saint Mary’s University Teaching Programs

Mount Saint Mary’s University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Los Angeles, CA. A Major City Center offers tranquility and safety close to urban amenities.

Mount Saint Mary’s University Rankings

Mount Saint Mary’s University appears in the following rankings for teaching programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#46 of 469	State — California
Overall Quality	#61 of 667	Region — Far Western

Where Is Mount Saint Mary’s University?

Get in touch with 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 looks for in applicants:

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 has an acceptance rate of 73%, making it fairly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements 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

Acceptance rates at Mount Saint Mary’s University vary modestly across 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. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation 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

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 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. 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.

Mount Saint Mary’s University Graduate Student Diversity

541 of Mount Saint Mary’s University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Mount Saint Mary’s University, approximately 21% are male and 79% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

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

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	51
Black or African American	46
Hispanic	287
White	97
American Indian/Alaska Native	1
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	3
Two or More Races	7
Non-Resident	14

Online Learning at Mount Saint Mary’s University

Mount Saint Mary’s University provides distance learning options 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.

At the graduate level, 305 students took at least one online class and 86 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at Mount Saint Mary’s University

Below are the teaching majors are available at Mount Saint Mary’s University, with the number of degrees awarded at each level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Education, General	4	13	—	17
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	—	—	—	2
Educational Administration and Supervision	—	1	—	1

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.