Mount Saint Mary's University
Los Angeles, CA · private nonprofit
Official site ↗Admissions
| Admit rate | 68.7% |
| Applicants | — |
| Middle-50% SAT | —–— |
| Middle-50% ACT | —–— |
| Avg GPA | — |
| Test policy | — |
| Avg net price / yr | $25,009 |
| Grad rate | 53% |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $72,379 |
| Source | scorecard_bulk · 2025 |
Application requirements
- •Personal profile: Name, address, demographics, citizenship.
- •Family: Parent/guardian education and occupation (used for first-gen context).
- •Education: Current school, GPA/rank if reported, courses & grades, planned senior courses.
- •Testing: SAT/ACT scores (self-reported); many schools are test-optional or test-blind — check per school.
- •Activities: Up to 10 activities with role, hours/week, weeks/year.
- •Personal essay: One 250–650 word essay from the Common App prompts.
- •Recommendations: Counselor recommendation + typically 1–2 teacher recommendations.
- •School supplements: Per-school essays and questions (the 'Why us', short-answer, etc.).
Supplemental essays
- Please answer the following questions in 300 words or less: What academic, extracurricular, or community engagement experiences distinguish you from your peers? Why have you devoted time to these activities, and what personal qualities have you developed through your participation?· ~300 words
- Our founders, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet (CSJs), trace their roots to Le Puy, France, where, in 1650, they joined together and devoted themselves to serve all persons without distinction and respond to the needs of the times. The University continues to advance and uphold their mission today. In what ways have you displayed leadership and/or made valuable contributions to your community? Explain how this involvement can equip you to make a meaningful impact at Mount Saint Mary‘s University and align with the vision of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet.· ~500 words
Copied verbatim from the school's official admissions page (2025-26 cycle).