Mount Saint Mary's University

Mount Saint Mary's University is a urban private four-year institution located in Los Angeles, CA. As a private institution, it sets its own tuition and operates independently of state funding.

Mount Saint Mary's University is less selective, with an acceptance rate of 68.7% based on IPEDS data.

Tuition is $48,132 per year. Room and board costs approximately $23,558 annually. The average grant aid awarded to students is $30,815 per year. Approximately 89% of students receive some form of financial aid. 55% of students receive federal Pell Grants, which are reserved for students with demonstrated financial need.

Mount Saint Mary's University has a below-average six-year graduation rate of 53%, according to IPEDS data. Moderate first-year retention (74%) indicates that the vast majority of freshmen return for their sophomore year — a strong signal of student satisfaction and institutional support.

The student body includes White (11%), Hispanic (54%), Black (6%), Asian (16%), and international (1%) students, reflecting a diverse campus community. All data on this page is sourced from verified government databases including IPEDS and the College Scorecard. GradFax does not accept paid placements or rankings — every data point is citeable.