Mount Saint Mary’s University: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 7839 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 2078 of 2,597 | In North America |
| # 1985 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| # 180 of 249 | In California |
| # 18 of 31 | In Los Angeles |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
73%
Avg. cost to attend
$27,368 /y
Aid receiving
100%
Undergraduates
1,731
Graduates
581
Male:Female Ratio
11:89
Religion
Roman Catholic
Type
Privatenot-for-profit
Highest Degree
Doctor's degree
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
Mount Saint Mary’s University has an acceptance rate of 73% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 73% | 73% | 73% |
| Applicants | 4,882 | 174 | 4,705 |
| Admissions | 3,570 | 84 | 3,485 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 428 | 18 | 410 |
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Mount Saint Mary’s University.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
Mount Saint Mary’s University majors
Mount Saint Mary’s University has granted 3 associate degrees across 2 programs, 414 bachelor's degrees across 29 programs, 198 master's across 17 programs, and 31 doctorate degrees across 1 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Mount Saint Mary’s University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | - | 223 | - | - |
| Counseling Psychology | - | - | 101 | - |
| Psychology, General | - | 43 | - | - |
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | - | - | - | 31 |
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | - | 19 | 9 | - |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 1 | 18 | 1 | - |
| Creative Writing | - | - | 19 | - |
| Education, General | - | 4 | 13 | - |
| Sociology, General | - | 16 | - | - |
| Project Management | - | - | 13 | - |
| Clinical Psychology | - | - | 10 | - |
| Criminology | - | 10 | - | - |
| Applied Psychology | - | 9 | - | - |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | - | - | 9 | - |
| Accounting | - | 7 | - | - |
| Biochemistry | - | 7 | - | - |
| Social Work | - | 7 | - | - |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | - | 6 | - | - |
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | - | - | 6 | - |
| Child Development | - | 5 | - | - |
| English Language and Literature, General | - | 5 | - | - |
| Accounting and Finance | - | - | 4 | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | - | 4 | - | - |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | - | 4 | - | - |
| Art & Art Studies, General | - | 3 | - | - |
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | - | - | 3 | - |
| Health Policy Analysis | - | 3 | - | - |
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | - | 3 | - | - |
| Journalism | - | 3 | - | - |
| Music, General | - | 3 | - | - |
| Nursing Education | - | - | 3 | - |
| Political Science and Government, General | - | 3 | - | - |
| Religion & Religious Studies | - | 1 | 2 | - |
| Spanish Language and Literature | - | 3 | - | - |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 2 | - | - | - |
| Organizational Leadership | - | - | 2 | - |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | - | 1 | - | - |
| Chemistry, General | - | 1 | - | - |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | - | - | 1 | - |
| Documentary Production | - | - | 1 | - |
| Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision | - | - | 1 | - |
| International Policy Analysis | - | 1 | - | - |
| Music Pedagogy | - | 1 | - | - |
| Philosophy | - | 1 | - | - |
| Grand Total | 3 | 414 | 198 | 31 |
6 Notable alumni
1. Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt
1919-2025 (aged 106)
nun
Jean Dolores Schmidt, BVM, better known as Sister Jean, was an American religious sister of the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary and chaplain for the Loyola Ramblers men's basketball team at Loyola University Chicago.
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2. Gloria McMillan
1933-2022 (aged 89)
film actor
actor
television actor
Gloria McMillan was an American actress who worked extensively in radio, but is perhaps best known for her role as Harriet Conklin, the student of Miss Brooks and the daughter of Principal Osgood Conklin, on the 1950s sitcom Our Miss Brooks.
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3. Simone Campbell
1945-. (aged 81)
lawyer
Simone Campbell, SSS is an American Catholic religious sister, lawyer, lobbyist and the former executive director of NETWORK Lobby. She belongs to the Sisters of Social Service. She is known as an outspoken advocate for social justice.
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4. Thelma Buchholdt
1934-2007 (aged 73)
lawyer
politician
Thelma Garcia Buchholdt was a Filipino American community activist, politician, historian, public speaker, cultural worker, and author. She was elected to the Alaska House of Representatives for four consecutive terms, from 1974 through 1982. She was the author of the book Filipinos in Alaska: 1788-1958, which is now in its third printing and is available through the Anchorage Museum at...
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All 6 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
MSMU
Founded
1925
Motto
Deus Illuminatio MeaGod, My Light
Colors
purple, gold
Academic calendar
Semesters
Total staff
514
Classification
Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Address
12001 Chalon Rd Los Angeles, California, 90049-1599 United States
City Population
3,899,000
Phone
3109544000
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