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Campus Vibe
Small & IntimateUrbanPrivate
Strong graduate outcomes — known for health sciences
Mount Saint Mary's University is a private institution in Los Angeles with particular strength in health sciences and psychology.
A small campus of 1.7K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
53% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $72,379 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $25,009.
Established
1925
Motto
Deus Illuminatio Mea
Mascot
Athena
Type
Private
Campus Visits
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69%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
1,746Students
11:1Student:Faculty
53%Grad Rate
$72,379Earnings 10yr
$25,009Net Price
News & Alerts
program2026-03-15
Mount Saint Mary's University Launches New Data Science Minor
Admissions
Acceptance Rate68.7%
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$48,132
Room & Board$14,154
Books & Supplies$2,434
Total Cost of Attendance$64,637
Average Net Price$25,009
Median Debt at Graduation$25,949
Monthly Payment (10yr)$275
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$17,327
$30–48K$23,266
$48–75K$25,413
$75–110K$26,738
$110K+$36,716
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$25,009
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
30.9%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$22,167
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
12
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Programs (92)
Student Body
Undergrads
1,746
Gender Split
93% / 7%
Women / Men
First Generation
50%
Pell Grant Recipients
55%
Race & Ethnicity
White 9%
Black 5%
Hispanic 54%
Asian 19%
Two+ 2%
Int'l 1%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate53.4%
Freshman Retention74.0%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$61,335
8 Years$67,516
10 Years$72,379
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$61,300
Men
$88,600
Rankings
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
112Above Average
Housing and food costs are higher than national average
Climate (School Year)
68°Sep
55°Oct
42°Nov
30°Dec
25°Jan
28°Feb
38°Mar
50°Apr
62°May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120
Nearest Cities
Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)