Mount Saint Mary’s University

10 Interesting Facts about Mount Saint Mary’s University

1. Mount Saint Mary’s University was founded in 1925 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet.
2. The university is Catholic in tradition and sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, a religious congregation rooted in the Catholic faith.
3. The Mount offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs in the liberal arts and professional fields, emphasizing critical thinking and a holistic education.
4. The university is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community, welcoming students of all backgrounds, faiths, and identities.
5. The university places a strong emphasis on empowering women and offers programs and initiatives focused on women’s leadership and gender equity.
6. The Mount has two campuses: the Doheny Campus in Los Angeles, which houses the traditional women’s college, and the Chalon Campus in Brentwood, which serves both women and men.
7. In addition to the liberal arts, the Mount offers programs in fields like nursing, health sciences, business, film and media, and more.
8. The university encourages a commitment to service, and students are involved in a wide range of community engagement and service-learning opportunities.
9. Mount Saint Mary’s University promotes a global perspective through study abroad programs, international partnerships, and courses that address global issues.
10. The university has a strong network of alumni who have gone on to excel in various fields, including healthcare, education, business, and the arts.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
90%

SAT Range	900-1110
ACT Range	18-23
Application Fee	$0
SAT/ACT	Neither required nor recommended
High School GPA	Required
Accepts Common App	Yes

Tuition & Fee

Undergraduate Students (2023-2024)
Full-Time (12-18 units/semester)	$46,726/year $23,363/semester
Full-Time (per unit) (units in excess of 18/semester)	$1,947
Part-Time (per unit) (less than 12 units/semester)	$1,947

All Programs

Accelerated BSN
Degree Level: UNDERGRADUATE
Major
Degree: BS
Learning Mode: On-campus

Acting
Degree Level: UNDERGRADUATE
Minor
Degree: Minor
Learning Mode: On-campus

American Studies
Degree Level: UNDERGRADUATE
Major
Degree: BA
Learning Mode: On-campus

Applied Ethics
Degree Level: UNDERGRADUATE
Major, Minor
Degree: BA, Minor
Learning Mode: On-campus

Applied Psychology
Degree Level: UNDERGRADUATE, WEEKEND/EVENING & ONLINE COLLEGE
Major
Degree: BA
Learning Mode: Hybrid

Art
Degree Level: UNDERGRADUATE
Major, Minor
Degree: BA, Minor
Learning Mode: On-campus

Asian Studies
Degree Level: UNDERGRADUATE
Minor
Degree: Minor
Learning Mode: On-campus

Basic Spanish for Health Professions
Degree Level: UNDERGRADUATE
Certificate
Degree: Certificate
Learning Mode: On-campus

Biochemistry
Degree Level: UNDERGRADUATE
Major
Degree: BS
Learning Mode: On-campus

Bioethics
Degree Level: GRADUATE
Certificate
Degree: Certificate
Learning Mode: Online

Biological Sciences
Degree Level: UNDERGRADUATE
Major
Degree: BS, BA
Learning Mode: On-campus

Biological Sciences: Environmental Science emphasis
Degree Level: UNDERGRADUATE
Major
Degree: BS
Learning Mode: On-campus

Biological Sciences: Pre-health Profession emphasis
Degree Level: UNDERGRADUATE
Major
Degree: BA
Learning Mode: On-campus

Business Administration
Degree Level: UNDERGRADUATE
Major, Minor
Degree: BA, Minor
Learning Mode: On-campus

Business Administration
Degree Level: UNDERGRADUATE, WEEKEND/EVENING & ONLINE COLLEGE
Major
Degree: BS
Learning Mode: Hybrid, Online

Business Administration
Degree Level: GRADUATE
Graduate
Degree: MBA
Learning Mode: On-campus

Certificates in Film
Degree Level: GRADUATE
Certificate
Degree: Certificate
Learning Mode: Hybrid

Chemistry
Degree Level: UNDERGRADUATE
Major
Degree: BS, BA
Learning Mode: On-campus

Child Development
Degree Level: UNDERGRADUATE
Major
Degree: BA
Learning Mode: On-campus

Clinical Psychology
Degree Level: GRADUATE
Doctorate
Degree: PsyD
Learning Mode: On-campus

Creative Writing
Degree Level: GRADUATE
Graduate
Degree: MFA
Learning Mode: On-campus, Hybrid, Online

Criminology
Degree Level: UNDERGRADUATE
Major
Degree: BS
Learning Mode: On-campus

Criminology
Degree Level: UNDERGRADUATE, WEEKEND/EVENING & ONLINE COLLEGE
Major
Degree: BS
Learning Mode: Hybrid

Cultural Studies
Degree Level: UNDERGRADUATE
Minor
Degree: Minor
Learning Mode: On-campus

Data Analytics
Degree Level: UNDERGRADUATE, GRADUATE
Certificate
Degree: Certificate
Learning Mode: Online

Digital Marketing
Degree Level: UNDERGRADUATE, GRADUATE
Certificate
Degree: Certificate
Learning Mode: Online

Documentary
Degree Level: UNDERGRADUATE
Minor
Degree: Minor
Learning Mode: On-campus

Dual MBA and MFA
Degree Level: GRADUATE
Graduate
Degree: MFA, MBA
Learning Mode: On-campus

Early Childhood Education
Degree Level: UNDERGRADUATE
Major
Degree: AA
Learning Mode: On-campus

Education: Individually Designed Program
Degree Level: GRADUATE
Graduate
Degree: MS
Learning Mode: On-campus, Hybrid

Education: Induction Program to Clear
Degree Level: GRADUATE
Graduate
Degree: Credential
Learning Mode: Online

Education: Instructional Leadership
Degree Level: GRADUATE
Graduate, Certificate
Degree: Certificate, MS
Learning Mode: On-campus, Hybrid

Education: Preliminary Multiple Subject
Degree Level: GRADUATE
Graduate
Degree: Credential
Learning Mode: On-campus, Hybrid

Education: Preliminary Single Subject
Degree Level: GRADUATE
Graduate
Degree: Credential
Learning Mode: On-campus, Hybrid

Education: Special Education: Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Degree Level: GRADUATE
Graduate
Degree: Credential
Learning Mode: On-campus, Hybrid

Education: Special Education: Mild/Moderate Disabilities
Degree Level: GRADUATE
Graduate
Degree: Credential
Learning Mode: On-campus, Hybrid

Elementary Education
Degree Level: UNDERGRADUATE
Credential
Degree: Credential
Learning Mode: On-campus

English
Degree Level: UNDERGRADUATE, WEEKEND/EVENING & ONLINE COLLEGE
Major
Degree: BA
Learning Mode: Hybrid

English
Degree Level: UNDERGRADUATE
Major, Minor
Degree: BA, Minor
Learning Mode: On-campus

English and Business Administration
Degree Level: UNDERGRADUATE
Major
Degree: BA
Learning Mode: On-campus

English and Business Administration
Degree Level: UNDERGRADUATE, WEEKEND/EVENING & ONLINE COLLEGE
Major
Degree: BA
Learning Mode: Hybrid

English: Creative Writing emphasis
Degree Level: UNDERGRADUATE
Major, Minor
Degree: BA, Minor
Learning Mode: On-campus

Entrepreneurship
Degree Level: UNDERGRADUATE
Certificate
Degree: Certificate
Learning Mode: On-campus

Ethnic Studies
Degree Level: UNDERGRADUATE
Minor
Degree: Minor
Learning Mode: On-campus

Film and Media
Degree Level: UNDERGRADUATE
Major, Minor
Degree: BA, Minor
Learning Mode: On-campus

Film and Media
Degree Level: UNDERGRADUATE, WEEKEND/EVENING & ONLINE COLLEGE
Major
Degree: BA
Learning Mode: Hybrid

Film, Media and Social Justice
Degree Level: UNDERGRADUATE
Major, Minor
Degree: BS, Minor
Learning Mode: On-campus

Film, Television and Photography
Degree Level: GRADUATE
Graduate
Degree: MFA
Learning Mode: On-campus

French/Francophone
Degree Level: UNDERGRADUATE
Minor
Degree: Minor
Learning Mode: On-campus

Gender and Media
Degree Level: UNDERGRADUATE
Minor
Degree: Minor
Learning Mode: On-campus

General Counseling Psychology
Degree Level: GRADUATE
Graduate
Degree: MS
Learning Mode: On-campus

Geographic Information Systems
Degree Level: UNDERGRADUATE, WEEKEND/EVENING & ONLINE COLLEGE
Certificate
Degree: Certificate
Learning Mode: Online

Geographic Information Systems
Degree Level: UNDERGRADUATE
Minor
Degree: Minor
Learning Mode: On-campus

Geospatial Criminology
Degree Level: UNDERGRADUATE
Major
Degree: BS
Learning Mode: On-campus

Gerontology
Degree Level: UNDERGRADUATE
Minor
Degree: Minor
Learning Mode: On-campus

Global Politics
Degree Level: UNDERGRADUATE
Major
Degree: BA
Learning Mode: On-campus

Healthcare Administration
Degree Level: GRADUATE
Graduate
Degree: MS
Learning Mode: On-campus

Healthcare Policy
Degree Level: UNDERGRADUATE
Minor
Degree: BA, Minor
Learning Mode: On-campus

History
Degree Level: UNDERGRADUATE
Major, Minor
Degree: BA, Minor
Learning Mode: On-campus

Human Resource Management
Degree Level: UNDERGRADUATE, GRADUATE
Certificate
Degree: Certificate
Learning Mode: Online

Humanities
Degree Level: GRADUATE
Graduate
Degree: Certificate, MA
Learning Mode: On-campus, Hybrid, Online

Intermediate Spanish
Degree Level: UNDERGRADUATE
Certificate
Degree: Certificate
Learning Mode: On-campus

International Relations
Degree Level: UNDERGRADUATE
Minor
Degree: Minor
Learning Mode: On-campus

Journalism and New Media
Degree Level: UNDERGRADUATE
Major, Minor
Degree: BA, Minor
Learning Mode: On-campus

Latin American and Latinx Creative Studies
Degree Level: GRADUATE
Graduate, Certificate
Degree: Certificate
Learning Mode: On-campus, Hybrid, Online

Liberal Arts
Degree Level: UNDERGRADUATE
Major
Degree: AA
Learning Mode: On-campus

Liberal Arts
Degree Level: UNDERGRADUATE
Major
Degree: BA
Learning Mode: On-campus

Liberal Arts
Degree Level: UNDERGRADUATE, WEEKEND/EVENING & ONLINE COLLEGE
Major
Degree: BA
Learning Mode: Hybrid, Online

Liberal Studies
Degree Level: UNDERGRADUATE
Major
Degree: BA
Learning Mode: On-campus

Linguistics
Degree Level: UNDERGRADUATE
Minor
Degree: Minor
Learning Mode: On-campus

Marriage and Family Therapy
Degree Level: GRADUATE
Graduate
Degree: MS
Learning Mode: On-campus

Marriage and Family Therapy: ¡Enlaces!
Degree Level: GRADUATE
Graduate
Degree: MS
Learning Mode: On-campus

Mathematics
Degree Level: UNDERGRADUATE
Major, Minor
Degree: BA
Learning Mode: On-campus

Multimedia Communication
Degree Level: UNDERGRADUATE
Minor
Degree: Minor
Learning Mode: On-campus

Music
Degree Level: UNDERGRADUATE
Major, Minor
Degree: BA, Minor
Learning Mode: On-campus

Music Industry
Degree Level: UNDERGRADUATE
Minor
Degree: Minor
Learning Mode: On-campus

Nursing
Degree Level: GRADUATE
Graduate
Degree: MS
Learning Mode: Hybrid

Nursing
Degree Level: UNDERGRADUATE
Major
Degree: BS
Learning Mode: On-campus

Philosophy
Degree Level: UNDERGRADUATE
Major
Degree: BA
Learning Mode: On-campus

Physical Therapy
Degree Level: GRADUATE
Doctorate
Degree: DPT
Learning Mode: On-campus

Political Science
Degree Level: UNDERGRADUATE
Major, Minor
Degree: BA
Learning Mode: On-campus

Pre-Law
Degree Level: UNDERGRADUATE
Minor
Degree: Minor
Learning Mode: On-campus

Pre-Nursing
Degree Level: UNDERGRADUATE
Major
Degree: BS
Learning Mode: On-campus

Producing for Film and Television
Degree Level: GRADUATE
Graduate
Degree: MFA
Learning Mode: On-campus

Professional Photography
Degree Level: UNDERGRADUATE, WEEKEND/EVENING & ONLINE COLLEGE
Major
Degree: BFA
Learning Mode: Hybrid

Professional Photography
Degree Level: UNDERGRADUATE
Major
Degree: BFA, Minor
Learning Mode: On-campus

Psychology
Degree Level: UNDERGRADUATE
Major
Degree: BA
Learning Mode: On-campus

Psychology minor
Degree Level: UNDERGRADUATE
Minor
Degree: Minor
Learning Mode: On-campus

Religious Studies
Degree Level: UNDERGRADUATE
Major, Minor
Degree: BA, Minor
Learning Mode: On-campus

Religious Studies
Degree Level: UNDERGRADUATE, WEEKEND/EVENING & ONLINE COLLEGE
Major
Degree: BA
Learning Mode: Hybrid

Religious Studies
Degree Level: GRADUATE
Graduate
Degree: MA
Learning Mode: On-campus

RN to BSN
Degree Level: UNDERGRADUATE
Major
Degree: BS
Learning Mode: Hybrid

Secondary Education
Degree Level: UNDERGRADUATE
Credential
Degree: Credential
Learning Mode: On-campus

Social Justice and Sexual Diversity
Degree Level: UNDERGRADUATE
Minor
Degree: Minor
Learning Mode: On-campus

Social Work
Degree Level: UNDERGRADUATE, WEEKEND/EVENING & ONLINE COLLEGE
Major
Degree: BS
Learning Mode: Hybrid

Social Work
Degree Level: UNDERGRADUATE
Major, Minor
Degree: BS, Minor
Learning Mode: On-campus

Sociology
Degree Level: UNDERGRADUATE
Major, Minor
Degree: BS, Minor
Learning Mode: On-campus

Sociology
Degree Level: UNDERGRADUATE, WEEKEND/EVENING & ONLINE COLLEGE
Major
Degree: BS
Learning Mode: Hybrid, Online

Spanish and Business Administration
Degree Level: UNDERGRADUATE
Major
Degree: BA
Learning Mode: On-campus

Spanish Studies
Degree Level: UNDERGRADUATE
Major, Minor
Degree: BA, Minor
Learning Mode: On-campus

Spanish Studies: Chicano Studies emphasis
Degree Level: UNDERGRADUATE
Major
Degree: BA
Learning Mode: On-campus

Spanish Studies: Translation emphasis
Degree Level: UNDERGRADUATE
Major
Degree: BA
Learning Mode: On-campus

Women and Gender Studies
Degree Level: UNDERGRADUATE
Major
Degree: BA
Learning Mode: On-campus

Women’s Studies and Leadership
Degree Level: UNDERGRADUATE
Minor
Degree: Minor
Learning Mode: On-campus

Writing for Media
Degree Level: GRADUATE
Graduate, Certificate
Degree: Certificate
Learning Mode: On-campus, Hybrid, Online

Students

Full-Time Enrollment

1,462 Undergrads

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Part-Time Undergrads

0