Mount Saint Mary's University

6/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Los Angeles, CA
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#24 Best Private Colleges in California

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Overview

Total enrollment

2,312

Location Los Angeles, California
Website msmu.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large City
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic

Best Colleges Rank

#447

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Mount Saint Mary's University, located in Los Angeles, California, operates from two primary campuses: the historic Chalon campus in the Santa Monica Mountains and the Doheny campus near downtown Los Angeles. The Chalon campus, established in 1925 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, features Mediterranean-style architecture and panoramic views of the city. This private Catholic women's college at the undergraduate level (while accepting all genders for graduate programs) emphasizes liberal arts education with notable programs in nursing, education, and film/media studies. The university maintains a selective admissions process and provides traditional dormitory housing at both campus locations, with the majority of first-year students residing at the Chalon campus.

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Ratings

Mount Saint Mary's University is rated within the top 44% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10.

Overall Rating

6 out of 10
Academics

3 out of 10
Resources

9 out of 10
Outcomes

6 out of 10
Value

7 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Mount Saint Mary's University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

Best Colleges in the U.S.

#447
Best Private Colleges in the U.S.

#318
Best Colleges in California

#34
Best Private Colleges in California

#24
Best Value Colleges in the U.S.

#324
Best Value Colleges in California

#24

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Extremely Easy

GPA 3.59

Acceptance Rate

73.1%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 12%
Application Fee $0

Applicant Competition Low

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$49,564

Costs for Mount Saint Mary's University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$49,564
Books and Supplies		$2,530
Other Fees		$1,460
Room and Board		$15,518
Budget for Other Expenses		$7,404
Total One Year Cost		$76,476

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$59,000 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

47% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Mount Saint Mary's University are Health Professions, Social Sciences, and Business. 49% of students major in Health Professions, 16% in Social Sciences, and 10% in Business.