Mount Saint Mary's University
Los Angeles, California · Private
Mount Saint Mary's University admitted 69% of 3,430 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). Test scores aren’t required. 55% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Mount Saint Mary's University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early action
- December 1, 2026
- Regular decision
- Rolling admission
The application is free. Mount Saint Mary's University asks for the Common App personal essay.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Mount Saint Mary's University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $71,690 a year. After grants, students paid $27,434 on average.
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Quick answers
What is Mount Saint Mary's University’s acceptance rate?
Mount Saint Mary's University admitted 69% of applicants: 2,357 of 3,430 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is Mount Saint Mary's University’s early action deadline?
For 2026–27, early action is due December 1, 2026 and regular admission is rolling. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
How much is Mount Saint Mary's University’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27.
What does Mount Saint Mary's University require?
Besides the application and transcript, Mount Saint Mary's University asks for the Common App personal essay.
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