Mount Saint Mary's University, CA
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Small • Primarily Residential
Master's College and University
Not Selective • High Transfer-In
Women-Only
Affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church
2 Campuses
Main Campus
Mount Saint Mary's University Rankings
Affordability32
Selectivity13
Retention31
Graduation36
Earnings75
Diversity60
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Mount Saint Mary's University
64%
Bachelor’s
30%
Associate’s
6%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences4%
Business, Management, Marketing11%
Communication, Journalism1%
Education2%
English Language and Literature1%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics1%
Health Professions and Related Programs46%
History1%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences3%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities6%
Mathematics and Statistics<1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies1%
Philosophy and Religious Studies1%
Physical Sciences<1%
Psychology8%
Public Administration and Social Service5%
Social Sciences9%
Visual and Performing Arts2%
Admissions
Getting into Mount Saint Mary's University
84%
Admission Rate
500
Median SAT Math
530
Median SAT Reading
20
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)450–550
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)480–580
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)17–22
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Mount Saint Mary's University
$41K
In-State Tuition
$41K
Out-of-State Tuition
$55K
Average Total Cost
$29K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $26K | $16K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $27K | $16K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $28K | $19K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $32K | $21K | $19K |
| >$110K | $36K | $24K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Mount Saint Mary's University
89%
Receive Federal Loans
$21K
Median Federal Debt
59%
Repayment Rate
$259
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 42% | 63% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 19% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 18% | 11% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 10% | 6% | 9% |
| >$110K | 11% | 8% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $22K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $22K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $17K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $23K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $15K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $40K | $22K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $30K | $16K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $10K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $5K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 52% | 42% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 59% | 47% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 66% | 49% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 74% | 53% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Mount Saint Mary's University
73%
Retention Rate
30%
Transfer Rate
8%
Withdrawal Rate
65%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 44% | 37% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 65% | 60% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 66% | 63% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 68% | 59% | 53% |
| Black | 50% | 41% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 68% | 53% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 64% | 51% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 67% | 43% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 33% | 45% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 33% | 51% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 46% | 48% | 44% |
| Other race | 67% | 48% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Mount Saint Mary's University
92%
Employment Rate
$52K
Median Salary
$31K
25 Pctl Salary
$82K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 92% | 82% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 91% | 80% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 93% | 81% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 90% | 79% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 92% | 79% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $11K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $31K | $16K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $52K | $29K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $82K | $45K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $100K | $62K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $52K | $29K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $53K | $34K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $53K | $37K | $35K |
Students
Students at Mount Saint Mary's University
2,349
Undergraduates
63%
Full-time Undergrads
23
Avg Entry Age
609
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 94% | 62% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 6% | 37% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 16% | 12% | 4% |
| Black | 6% | 8% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 8% | 25% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 61% | 39% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | <1% | 4% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% | 3% |
| Other race | 6% | 5% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 37% | 49% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 18% | 20% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 20% | 15% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 11% | 11% | 14% |
| >$110K | 14% | 14% | 15% |
Location Map
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