Mount Saint Mary's University

https://www.msmu.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$46,726

2.95% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$27,434

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

68.7%

3,430 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

2,308

88% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

54.9%

168 Graduates

About

Mount Saint Mary's University is a higher education institution located in Los Angeles County, CA. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Mount Saint Mary's University were Registered Nursing (172 degrees awarded), General Psychology (46 degrees), and Sociology (27 degrees).

In 2023, 728 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Mount Saint Mary's University. 89.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 10.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (374 degrees), 3.43 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (109 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Mount Saint Mary's University is $46,726, which is $22,151 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Mount Saint Mary's University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,062 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Mount Saint Mary's University is $46,726, which is $22,151 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $27,434.

In 2023, 89% of undergraduate students attending Mount Saint Mary's University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 69% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$46,726

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Mount Saint Mary's University was $46,726. The cost of tuition at Mount Saint Mary's University is $22,151 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Mount Saint Mary's University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$27,434

2023 Value

4.47%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Mount Saint Mary's University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $27,434. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Mount Saint Mary's University grew by 4.47%.

This chart compares the average net price of Mount Saint Mary's University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$14,446

Room and Board

$2,330

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Mount Saint Mary's University was of $14,446 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 3.98% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,330. The cost of books and supplies increased by 3.93% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Mount Saint Mary's University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

89%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

69%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

89% of undergraduate students at Mount Saint Mary's University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 5.32% with respect to 2022, when 94% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Mount Saint Mary's University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Mount Saint Mary's University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1062 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Mount Saint Mary's University received 3,430 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 42.6% annual growth. Out of those 3,430 applicants, 2,357 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 68.7% acceptance rate.

There were 2,308 students enrolled at Mount Saint Mary's University in 2023. 92% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Mount Saint Mary's University has an overall enrollment yield of 19%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

68.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

2,357

Accepted Out of 3,430

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Mount Saint Mary's University was 68.7% (2,357 admissions from 3,430 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 75.8%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 42.6%, while admissions grew by 29.4%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Mount Saint Mary's University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

92%

Submission Percentage (2020)

342

Scores Submitted (2020)

92% of enrolled first-time students at Mount Saint Mary's University in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Mount Saint Mary's University had a total enrollment of 2,308 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Mount Saint Mary's University is 2,032 students and the part-time enrollment is 276. This means that 88% of students enrolled at Mount Saint Mary's University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Mount Saint Mary's University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 53.8% Hispanic or Latino, 16.1% Asian, 11.4% White, 5.63% Black or African American, 1.52% Two or More Races, 0.737% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.39% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Mount Saint Mary's University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (53.2%), followed by Asian Female (15.8%) and White Female (8.63%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (45.1%), followed by White Female (10.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (8.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

88%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Mount Saint Mary's University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,308 students. The full-time enrollment at Mount Saint Mary's University is 2,032 and the part-time enrollment is 276. This means that 88% of students enrolled at Mount Saint Mary's University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Mount Saint Mary's University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

74%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Mount Saint Mary's University was 74%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Mount Saint Mary's University had a retention rate approximately the same as its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Mount Saint Mary's University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
1,241 enrolled students
Asian
371 enrolled students
White
262 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Mount Saint Mary's University is 53.8% Hispanic or Latino, 16.1% Asian, 11.4% White, 5.63% Black or African American, 1.52% Two or More Races, 0.737% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.39% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 221 students (9.58%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 578 more women than men received degrees from Mount Saint Mary's University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Mount Saint Mary's University is hispanic or latino (374 degrees awarded). There were 3.43 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (109 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Mount Saint Mary's University is Registered Nursing (172 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (46 degrees) and Sociology (27 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Mount Saint Mary's University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Psychology (204 degrees awarded), English (24 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (11 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Mount Saint Mary's University are Registered nurses (1,530,534 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (302,369 people), Other managers (248,674 people), Postsecondary teachers (210,728 people), and Medical & health services managers (209,833 people).

The most specialized majors at Mount Saint Mary's University in 2023 are Psychology (204 degrees awarded), English (24 degrees), Language & Linguistics (11 degrees), Human Sciences (16 degrees), and Health (255 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Mount Saint Mary's University are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Mount Saint Mary's University are Psychology (204 degrees awarded), English (24 degrees), Language & Linguistics (11 degrees), Human Sciences (16 degrees), and Health (255 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Mount Saint Mary's University are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,780,617 people), Elementary & secondary schools (1,001,064 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (566,576 people), Outpatient care centers (461,925 people), and Individual & family services (290,699 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Mount Saint Mary's University.

Most Common (2023)

Registered Nursing
172 degrees awarded
General Psychology
46 degrees awarded
Sociology
27 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Mount Saint Mary's University was Registered Nursing with 172 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Mount Saint Mary's University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

653

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 75 degrees were awarded to men at Mount Saint Mary's University, which is 0.115 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (653).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Mount Saint Mary's University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 19 degrees were awarded to men at Mount Saint Mary's University in Registered Nursing, which is 0.0995 times less than the 191 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 191 degrees were awarded to men at Mount Saint Mary's University in Registered Nursing, which is 10.1 times more than the 19 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

47%

100% Completion Time

62%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 47% of students graduating from Mount Saint Mary's University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 62% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 64% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Mount Saint Mary's University is Male and Black or African American (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
374 degrees awarded
White
109 degrees awarded
Asian
85 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Mount Saint Mary's University is hispanic or latino (374 degrees awarded). There were 3.43 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (109 degrees).

12.4% of degree recipients (90 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Hispanic or Latino Female
348 degrees awarded
White Female
92 degrees awarded
Asian Female
68 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Mount Saint Mary's University is hispanic or latino female (348 degrees awarded). There were 3.78 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (92 degrees).

Operations

Mount Saint Mary's University has an endowment valued at nearly $160M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 15.2M (9.46%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Mount Saint Mary's University had a total salary expenditure of 96.7M. Mount Saint Mary's University employs 41 Assistant professors, 35 Professors and 34 Associate professors. Most academics at Mount Saint Mary's University are Female Assistant professor (33), Female Professor (24), and Female Associate professor (24).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Mount Saint Mary's University are: Management, with 87 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 55 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 40 employees.

Endowment

$160M

2023 Endowment

1.55%

growth from 2022

Mount Saint Mary's University has an endowment valued at about $160M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Mount Saint Mary's University grew 1.55% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $111M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Mount Saint Mary's University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$46.4M

2023 Salaries

21.6%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Mount Saint Mary's University paid a median of $46.4M in salaries, which represents 48% of their overall expenditure ($96.7M) and a 21.6% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.75% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 7.77% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$11M

Instructional Salaries

122

Number of Employees

In 2023, Mount Saint Mary's University paid a total of $11M to 122 employees working as instructors, which represents 23.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

41 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

87 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Mount Saint Mary's University were Assistant professor with 41 employees, Professor with 35 employees, and Associate professor with 34 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Mount Saint Mary's University were Management with 87 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 55 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 40 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Female Professor
Female Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Mount Saint Mary's University was Female Assistant professor with 33 employees, Female Professor with 24 employees, and Female Associate professor with 24 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Mount Saint Mary's University.

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