Mount Saint Mary's University
Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Unstoppable.
Welcome to the Mount
For 100 years, Mount Saint Mary's University has empowered young women to reach higher. Our graduates know they can change their lives, their communities, and the world. MONEY Magazine named us #3 on their list of Most Transformative Colleges and U.S. News & World Report put us as #1 for "Top Performers in Social Mobility."
Preparing you for whatever comes next
No matter your major, our Career & Professional Development Team will help prepare you for your next step. With access to workshops, co-curricular engagement opportunities, and advising, you’ll find the support you need to explore your career path and ensure your readiness for the professional world of tomorrow.
Personalized support, every step of the way
From your professors and your academic advisor to your career coach and success and transition coach, you’ll have a dedicated support team to guide you on your journey through–and beyond–Mount Saint Mary’s University.
Two campuses, endless possibilities
With sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean and downtown, our Chalon offers access to incredible study spaces, classrooms, and labs; hiking trails and hangout spots; and a brand new Wellness Pavilion. Our Doheny campus is just south of downtown Los Angeles and is a convenient and beautiful campus for those who want to live and learn close to the city.
Guaranteed Merit Scholarships for First-Year Students
At the Mount. we believe that your best investment is an education, and its pursuit should not be limited by financial concerns. For that reason, we are committed to helping you afford your college education by offering both merit and need-based financial aid. The average financial aid package for 2023–2024 was $46,579.
All first-year applicants are automatically considered for a merit scholarship starting at $15,500. And the best part? It's guaranteed if you're admitted! It's time for your hard work to pay off.
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Ranked the #1 school for "Overall Student Mobility on Student Outcomes" | The New York Times, 2024 |
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Ranked the #1 "Top Performer on Social Mobility" | U.S. News & World Report, 2024 |
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Ranked #3 among the "Most Transformative Colleges" | Money magazine, 2024 |
Student demographics (2021)
• 2,679 students across two campuses and online
• 79% of students attending full-time
• Ethnicity
- 13% Asian/Pacific Islander
- 7% Black
- 54% Hispanic
- 12% White
- 14% Other/Multi-racial
• Gender
- 89% female, 11% male
• 67% are first-generation college students
Academics
• 30+ majors to choose from, and 45+ minors
• 129 full-time and 297 part-time faculty members
• Average undergraduate class size of 15 students
• 11:1 student-faculty ratio
Undergraduate Financial Support
• 58% eligible for Pell Grants
• 100% receiving financial support
• 100% automatically considered for merit-based scholarships (up to full cost of tuition)
Student and Alumnae Satisfaction
Results from a 2021 Alumnae Survey indicate that 94% described their student experience as having been good or excellent, 92% would recommend the Mount to prospective students, and 90% felt that the University helped identify job opportunities for graduates.
“I chose to attend the Mount because the University’s passion for women’s leadership inspired me. I knew it was a place I could make a difference and have a special place in the community.”
“I chose a women’s college because I felt that it would be a place where I could feel not only safe but empowered to create my own path.”
“My experience at the Mount has allowed me to become a strong and independent woman. The incredible students and staff constantly motivating and empowering one another has made me truly feel unstoppable.”
“I had no idea I could afford a private college education. Beyond the cost and the classes, the environment is so peaceful and keeps me focused and happy—the Mount felt most like home.”