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Mount Saint Mary's University

Los Angeles, CAPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Less Selective • 73% Acceptance
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73%
Accept Rate
Less Selective
$21,413
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
1.7K
Students
Small campus body
$61,335
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Mount Saint Mary's University is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Los Angeles, CA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 1.7K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 73%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
1.7K (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
73% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
73%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Health Sciences52% of degrees
Business & Marketing8% of degrees
Social Sciences7% of degrees
Biological Sciences3% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $119,050
Earnings 5yr: $117,093
Debt: $27,000
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $109,938
Earnings 5yr: $111,947
Debt: $23,333
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $109,544
Earnings 5yr: $110,607
Debt: N/A
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $105,024
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $95,385
Earnings 5yr: $104,359
Debt: N/A
Special Education and Teaching.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,053
Earnings 5yr: $74,474
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,449
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,373
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,430
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Education, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $68,305
Earnings 5yr: $63,487
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,194
Earnings 5yr: $73,318
Debt: $35,859
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,802
Earnings 5yr: $98,527
Debt: $15,875
Sociology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,575
Earnings 5yr: $61,463
Debt: $29,250
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,616
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,075
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $52,940
Earnings 5yr: $58,931
Debt: $27,000
Research and Experimental Psychology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $49,222
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Film/Video and Photographic Arts.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $47,091
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $40,668
Earnings 5yr: $38,780
Debt: $17,500
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $39,318
Earnings 5yr: $52,285
Debt: $26,500
Public Policy Analysis.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $71,931
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$21,413
In-State Tuition$49,564
Out-of-State Tuition$49,564
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

57%
Pell Grants
68%
Take Loans
59%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$61,335
+18% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$72,379

Completion Signals

53%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
71%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,167
Est. Monthly Payment
$239/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

8%
Men
92%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 8% men and 92% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
50%
Part-Time Share
6%
Avg Family Income
$50,279
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