Mount Saint Mary's University: Review & Facts

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Mount Saint Mary's University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 2,440 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1925 and is one of the 41 schools located in Los Angeles, California.

Mount Saint Mary's University is affiliated with Roman Catholic Church.

Academic Offerings

Mount Saint Mary's University will give you the opportunity to obtain an associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
86
Mount Saint Mary's University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 86 majors. The most popular concentrations are Nursing, Psychology, Medical, Management, and Education. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Mount Saint Mary's University student retention rate is fair at 77% (close to California average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
77%
Fair
The graduation rate at Mount Saint Mary's University is average: 66%.

Student to faculty ratio at Mount Saint Mary's University is good: 11:1. Read more information about instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are extremely high, $45,400 annually. The additional fees at Mount Saint Mary's University (not included in tuition costs) are around $1,400; this comes to $46,800 per academic year.

Read the details about Mount Saint Mary's University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
76%
Doable
As reported in recent government data, 2,405 applications were submitted and 1,822 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to get accepted at this school.

The school might accept advanced placement credits at entry.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Mount Saint Mary's University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$6,700
Medium
Mount Saint Mary's University provides study abroad programs and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Mount Saint Mary's University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
A
Safe
Mount Saint Mary's University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 600 students, which provides a good on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable - roughly $6,700 a year.

Based on the college crime information, Mount Saint Mary's University appears to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Mount Saint Mary's University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Mount Saint Mary's University
12001 Chalon Rd
Los Angeles, California
90049-1599, USA
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