MOUNT ST MARY'S COLLEGE
- 12001 Chalon Rd
- Los Angeles, CA 90049
- OPEID College Code: 00124300
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- General Phone: (310) 954-4000
- President: Dr. Jacqueline Powers Doud
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral - Professional
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 2,482
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Mount St Mary's College - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization
- Religious Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- Website
- www.msmc.la.edu

- Mission Statement
- Mount St. Mary's College offers a dynamic learning experience in the liberal arts and sciences to a diverse student body. As a Catholic college primarily for women, we are dedicated to providing a superior education enhanced by an emphasis on building leadership skills and fostering a spirit to serve others. Our measure of success is graduates who are committed to using their knowledge and skills to better themselves, their environments, and the world.
Accreditation
- Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Smaller Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate with Arts & Sciences (Education Dominant)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Medium Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Small Four-Year, Primarily Residential
Mount St Mary's College Campus Map
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.msmc.la.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2009
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $40.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
- College Credits Accepted
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 37 | 1,058 | 1,095 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 27 (73%) | 868 (82%) | 895 (82%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 16 (59%) | 363 (42%) | 379 (42%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 334 | 88% |
| ACT ® Exam | 148 | 39% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 410 | 510 |
| SAT ® Math | 380 | 510 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 17 | 21 |
| ACT ® English | - | - |
| ACT ® Math | - | - |
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 100%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 84% | 53% | 53% | 100% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $6,796 | $4,708 | $7,768 | $10,003 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 1.9% | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| Number in Default | 11 | 20 | 36 |
| Number in Repayment | 567 | 718 | 943 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $28,700 | $27,100 | $25,358 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $28,700 | $27,100 | $25,358 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $28,700 | $27,100 | $25,358 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,638 | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $9,830 | $9,830 | $9,184 |
| Other Expenses | $4,050 | $3,800 | $3,250 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $10,872 | $10,012 | $10,012 |
| Other Expenses | $4,050 | $3,800 | $3,250 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $4,050 | $3,800 | $3,250 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $44,218 | $42,130 | $39,192 |
| In-State | $44,218 | $42,130 | $39,192 |
| Out of State | $44,218 | $42,130 | $39,192 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $45,260 | $42,312 | $40,020 |
| In-State | $45,260 | $42,312 | $40,020 |
| Out of State | $45,260 | $42,312 | $40,020 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $34,388 | $32,300 | $30,008 |
| In-State | $34,388 | $32,300 | $30,008 |
| Out of State | $34,388 | $32,300 | $30,008 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 2,482 Undergraduate: 1,980 Graduate: 502
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 273 Female: 2,209
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 161 Female: 1,819
- Graduate Gender Male: 112 Female: 390
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,844 Part-Time: 638
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,489 Part-Time: 491
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 355 Part-Time: 147
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 5 | 0.2% |
| American Indian | 9 | 0.4% |
| Black | 238 | 10% |
| Asian | 462 | 19% |
| Hispanic | 1,084 | 44% |
| White | 404 | 16% |
| Unknown | 280 | 11% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 51 | 2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 619 | 25% |
| Ages 20-21 | 508 | 20% |
| Ages 22-24 | 336 | 14% |
| Ages 25-29 | 326 | 13% |
| Ages 30-34 | 200 | 8% |
| Ages 35-39 | 128 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 196 | 8% |
| Ages 50-65 | 108 | 4% |
| Age Over 65 | 2 | 0.08% |
| Age Unknown | 8 | 0.3% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 633 | 354 | 279 |
| Faculty Status | 92 | 92 | - |
| Tenured Faculty | 34 | 34 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 355 | 92 | 263 |
| Primarily Instruction | 354 | 91 | 263 |
| Primarily Public Service | 1 | 1 | - |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 87 | 82 | 5 |
| Other Professionals | 65 | 60 | 5 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 126 | 120 | 6 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 69 | 63 | 6 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 56 | 56 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $68,390 (81) | $71,972 (22) | $67,054 (59) |
| Professor | $82,453 (16) | $87,225 (5) | $80,285 (11) |
| Associate Professor | $73,609 (19) | $72,917 (5) | $73,856 (14) |
| Assistant Professor | $64,764 (29) | $71,959 (7) | $62,475 (22) |
| Instructor | $55,504 (17) | $55,792 (5) | $55,384 (12) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $97,539 (9) | - (-) | $97,539 (9) |
| Professor | $102,000 (1) | - (-) | $102,000 (1) |
| Associate Professor | $98,039 (3) | - (-) | $98,039 (3) |
| Assistant Professor | $100,881 (4) | - (-) | $100,881 (4) |
| Instructor | $78,206 (1) | - (-) | $78,206 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $69,531 (90) | $71,972 (22) | $68,742 (68) |
| Professor | $82,512 (17) | $87,225 (5) | $80,549 (12) |
| Associate Professor | $74,510 (22) | $72,917 (5) | $74,978 (17) |
| Assistant Professor | $66,919 (33) | $71,959 (7) | $65,562 (26) |
| Instructor | $55,975 (18) | $55,792 (5) | $56,046 (13) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 75%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 100%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 77% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 67% |
| Female | 77% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 100% |
| Black | 53% |
| Asian | 75% |
| Hispanic | 85% |
| White | 68% |
| Unknown | 69% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 25% |
| 5 Years | 32% |
| 6 Years | 33% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | - |
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 9 | 6 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009