- Acceptance rate: 73% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $27,434 a year (2022–23)
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Mount Saint Mary’s University GPA requirements
Mount Saint Mary’s University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Mount Saint Mary’s University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Mount Saint Mary’s University acceptance rate
Mount Saint Mary’s University admitted 3,570 of 4,882 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 73%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Mount Saint Mary’s University (formerly Mount St. Mary's College) is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Los Angeles, California, with 1,731 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Mount Saint Mary’s University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Not considered |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
Mount Saint Mary’s University didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Mount Saint Mary’s University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $27,434 a year at Mount Saint Mary’s University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get into Mount Saint Mary’s University with a 3.0 GPA?
Mount Saint Mary’s University admitted 73% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What GPA do you need to get into Mount Saint Mary’s University?
Mount Saint Mary’s University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What is the acceptance rate at Mount Saint Mary’s University?
Mount Saint Mary’s University's acceptance rate was 73% for fall 2024: it admitted 3,570 of 4,882 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Is Mount Saint Mary’s University hard to get into?
It's moderately accessible: more than half of applicants got in. Mount Saint Mary’s University admitted 73% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Does Mount Saint Mary’s University require the SAT or ACT?
No. Mount Saint Mary’s University doesn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you send them (test blind), according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How much does GPA matter at Mount Saint Mary’s University?
A lot: Mount Saint Mary’s University requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers high school class rank, recommendations, essay or personal statement and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider college preparatory program, test scores, other tests, demonstration of competencies and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Mount Saint Mary’s University consider legacy status?
No. Mount Saint Mary’s University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Mount Saint Mary’s University require an essay?
No, but it considers one. Mount Saint Mary’s University doesn't require a personal statement or essay but considers one if you send it, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Mount Saint Mary’s University accept AP credit?
Yes. Mount Saint Mary’s University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What is the average net price at Mount Saint Mary’s University?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $27,434 a year at Mount Saint Mary’s University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you applyRequirements can differ by program and change from year to year. Confirm the details on Mount Saint Mary’s University's official admissions site.
Sources
- College Navigator: Mount Saint Mary's UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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