Mount St Mary's College is located in Los Angeles, California (a large city). The school is a Roman Catholic school. Mount St Mary's College is a private, not-for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by the school is the Doctoral degree.
Mount St Mary's College is known for its programs in nursing and emergency medicine, medical adminstration, and liberal arts.
The school does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 410. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 400 and 510.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Mount St Mary's College had 2,480 enrolled students in 2005. The school has a large minority student population. A very high share of students at Mount St Mary's College are female.
Full-time students are the norm at the school. Mount St Mary's College offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"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."
More complete details are provided below.
Mount St Mary's College
12001 Chalon Rd
Los Angeles, CA 90049-1599
General Phone: (310) 954-4000
Admissions Phone: (310) 954-4250
Financial Aid Phone: (310) 954-4190
http://www.msmc.la.edu
Mount St Mary's College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 159 | registered nursing |
| Liberal Arts | 135 | liberal arts and sciences, sociology, English, political science, social studies, history, Spanish language, American studies, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 44 | education, educational administration, education courses, special ed |
| Business And Management | 43 | business management, business |
| Therapy And Counseling | 35 | psychology, psychology courses, counseling psychology, physical therapy, child psychology, physical therapist assistant |
| Medicine | 24 | medical preparatory, health professions, gerontology |
| Science | 20 | biology, biochemistry, chemistry |
| Medical Adminstration | 13 | health care administration |
| Art Studies | 6 | art studies |
| Religion And Philosophy | 4 | religion, theology, philosophy |
| Music | 1 | music |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 0 | commercial art |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 0 | occupational therapist assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for Mount St Mary's College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 296 | 27 |
| Associate's degree | 126 | 12 |
| Master's degree | 62 | 9 |
In 2005, Mount St Mary's College had a total enrollment of 2,480 students (2,038 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 3% |
| Women | 97% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 81% |
| Graduate | 19% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 18% |
| Black | 13% |
| Hispanic | 43% |
| Asian | 14% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 12% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 89% |
| Hawaii | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 78 % |
| Part-Time | 63 % |
Mount St Mary's College offers campus housing for 728 of its 2,038 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Los Angeles, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,035 | 881 | 85% | 372 | 42% |
| Men | 31 | 17 | 55% | 12 | 71% |
| Women | 1,004 | 864 | 86% | 360 | 42% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 410 | 520 |
| SAT Math | 400 | 510 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 94% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (310) 954-4250
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 22,054 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 22,054 |
| Room and board | $ 8,492 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,046 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,516 |
Financial Aid:
Mount St Mary's College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 124300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (310) 954-4190
Mount St Mary's College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 8 | $61,886 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 10 | $68,283 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 1 | * | 8 | $83,970 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 7 | $63,304 | 14 | $58,994 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 4 | $46,678 | 21 | $53,724 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 4 | $44,160 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 13 | $59,209 | 47 | $59,628 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Education, Other
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Special Education and Teaching, General
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Urban Studies/Affairs
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICINE
Gerontology
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapist Assistant
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Developmental and Child Psychology
Physical Therapist Assistant
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
Psychology, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Mount St Mary's College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 5% | ![]() ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | ![]() |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching
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