School Overview

Mount Saint Marys College has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Doctoral degree.

Contacting the School

10 Chester Pl.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
Main Phone: (213) 477-2500
Web Site: www.msmc.la.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 578 (full-time equivalent) students. 99.4% of students attend full-time, while 0.6% attend part-time.

Minority enrollment included African-American (13)%, Hispanic (49)%, and Asian (10)%.

Mount Saint Marys College is a Minority Serving Institution as defined by the Office of Civil Rights. The school is a Hispanic Serving Institution, for federal financial aid purposes.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 82.3% of applicants were admitted.

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 360. One quarter of students scored at least 440.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 330 or higher. One fourth of students scored 430 or higher.

Degree Levels

• Associate's Degree
• Certificate, Post-Bachelor's
• Master's Degree
• Doctor's Degree

School Accreditation

Mount Saint Marys College reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Mount Saint Marys College is accredited regionally by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities (WASCSR). The school is state accredited.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

• Remedial assistance
• AP credits
• Weekend college

Financial Flexibility

• Student employment services
• Career counseling
• Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 29,750
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 22,294
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 29,750

Admission Requirements

Required:

• High-school GPA is required.
• Secondary school record is required.
• Standardized test scores are required.
• Recommendations are required.
• The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

Recommended (but not required):

• Secondary school rank is recommended.
• A college preparatory program is recommended.

Neither Required Nor Recommended:

• A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.