Mount St Mary's College is located in Los Angeles, CA (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.

Course Topics

Mount St Mary's College is known for its programs in nursing and emergency medicine and liberal arts.

Mount St Mary's College Selectivity

The school does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 410. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 410 and 510. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.

Faculty

Mount St Mary's College has a tenure system for senior faculty.

Student Enrollment

The school had 2,366 enrolled students in 2007. Mount St Mary's College has a large minority student population. A very high share of students at the school are female.

Student Life

Full-time students are the norm at Mount St Mary's College. The school 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 Enrollment. 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."