Mount Saint Mary's University

Overview

Mount Saint Mary's University is a Comprehensive institution located in Los Angeles, CA, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 12001 Chalon Road
Los Angeles, CA  90049-1599
United States

Contact Erika Yamasaki
Director of Admissions
Email: admissions@msmu.edu
Phone: 800-999-9893
Fax: 310-954-4259

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
American Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management
International Business/trade/commerce
Marketing/marketing Management
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Journalism
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Early Childhood Education
Education
Elementary Education
Kindergarten/preschool Education
Secondary Education
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Child Development
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
French
Spanish
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Health/health-care Administration
Health/medical Preparatory Programs Related
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Gerontology
Interdisciplinary Studies
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Applied And Professional Ethics
Philosophy
Religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Psychology
Counseling Psychology
Developmental And Child Psychology
Psychology
Research And Experimental Psychology Related
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Health Policy Analysis
Human Services
Social Work
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Criminology
Political Science And Government
Social Sciences
Sociology
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art
Cinematography And Film/video Production
Commercial And Advertising Art
Documentary Production
Film/video And Photographic Arts Related
Music

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

2,352

Applied

1,910

Accepted

2,601

Enrolled

Female Admissions

2,266

Females Applied

1,854

Females Accepted

82%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

86

Males Applied

56

Males Accepted

65%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.41

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay A minimum high school GPA of 2.45 One recommendation
Recommended	Interview 2 recommendations

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	August 1st	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	December 1st	January 30th
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	520	470	570
SAT Math	500	450	550
ACT Composite	19	16	21

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

40,018

Fees

1,152

Full-time student fees

12,235

Room & board

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

39,155

Avg. Financial Aid Package

33,829

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

11,380

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,511

Avg. Loan Aid

16,228

Avg. Grant Aid

24,749

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

70%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

3%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

2,601

Total Undergrad students

0%

International Students

3%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	63.89%
Black or African American	6.53%
White or Caucasian	7.88%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.19%
Asian	15.02%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.46%
Two or more races	1.61%
Other	4.3%

Gender

Male (6.31%)

Female (93.69%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	24%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Lighting of the Circle, Student Involvement Fair and Spring Carnival

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Sakura Society, Pangkat Pilipino, MSMU Women in Film, Athenian Print and Na Pua O Ka'Aina (NPOKA)

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Basketball		No	No
Soccer		No	No
Softball		No	No
Swimming And Diving		No	No
Tennis		No	No
Volleyball		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Basketball		No	No
Soccer		No	No
Softball		No	No
Swimming And Diving		No	No
Tennis		No	No
Volleyball		No	No

Faculty

453

Total Faculty

11:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 106

Part-time - 347

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