First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | December 1, 2026 |
| Priority deadline Apply by this date for the best chance at aid or a place; later applications may still be read. | January 15, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: msmu.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Mount Saint Mary's University course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | 4 | 3 units Elective | |
| Chemistry | 3 | 3 units or 8 units A score of 3 fulfills 3 units…3 units or 8 units A score of 3 fulfills 3 units for CHE 3. A score of 4/5 fulfills 8 units for CHE 1A and CHE 1B. Does not fulfill the lab requirement. | |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 units Psychology | 1 credit |
| Statistics | 4 | 3 units Math 38, Elements of Probability and…3 units Math 38, Elements of Probability and Statistics, and fulfills GE 3A Math Reasoning requirement | |
| Macroeconomics | 4 | 3 units ECO 2 & GE 5B Community requirement | |
| Microeconomics | 4 | 3 units ECO 1 & GE 5B Community requirement | |
| World History: Modern | 4 | 3 units GE 5C Global requirement | |
| Environmental Science | 4 | 3 units BIO 67 |
Show all 29 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | 4 | 3 units Elective | |
| Chemistry | 3 | 3 units or 8 units A score of 3 fulfills 3 units…3 units or 8 units A score of 3 fulfills 3 units for CHE 3. A score of 4/5 fulfills 8 units for CHE 1A and CHE 1B. Does not fulfill the lab requirement. | |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 units Psychology | 1 credit |
| Statistics | 4 | 3 units Math 38, Elements of Probability and…3 units Math 38, Elements of Probability and Statistics, and fulfills GE 3A Math Reasoning requirement | |
| Macroeconomics | 4 | 3 units ECO 2 & GE 5B Community requirement | |
| Microeconomics | 4 | 3 units ECO 1 & GE 5B Community requirement | |
| World History: Modern | 4 | 3 units GE 5C Global requirement | |
| Environmental Science | 4 | 3 units BIO 67 | |
| European History | 4 | 6 units GE 5C Global requirement | |
| Human Geography | 4 | 3 units GE 5C Global requirement | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | 8 units GE 4 Modern Language requirement (SPA 1 &…8 units GE 4 Modern Language requirement (SPA 1 & SPA 2) Even though you have completed our language requirement, if you decide to continue to study Spanish, after you enroll at MSMU, you will be required to take a placement exam to determine your competency level for advanced courses. | |
| Art History | 4 | 3 units elective | |
| Art Drawing | 4 | 3 units ART | 1 credit |
| Calculus A/B | 4 | 4 units Math 5A and fulfills GE 3A Math Reasoning…4 units Math 5A and fulfills GE 3A Math Reasoning requirement Only upon recommendation of the department chairperson, the student should contact an instructor(s) of Math 5B, to see if they can sit in on some classes during the fall, in preparation for enrolling in Math 5B during the spring semester. | |
| Calculus B/C | 4 | 8 units Math 5A and Math 5B and fulfills GE 3A…8 units Math 5A and Math 5B and fulfills GE 3A Math Reasoning requirement | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 4 | 8 units GE 4 Modern Language requirement (CHI 1 & CHI 2) | |
| English Language/Composition | 3 | 6 units GE 2 Written Communications requirement…6 units GE 2 Written Communications requirement (ENG 1A & 1B fulfillment) r equires a score of 4 or higher. A score of 3 will fulfill ENG 1A only. Students who take both English Language and English Literature with scores 4/5 in both, receive 6 units for one and 3 units of elective for the other one. | |
| English Literature/Composition | 3 | 6 units GE 2 Written Communications requirement…6 units GE 2 Written Communications requirement (ENG 1A & 1B fulfillment) r equires a score of 4 or higher. A score of 3 will fulfill ENG 1A only. Students who take both English Language and English Literature with scores 4/5 in both, receive 6 units for one and 3 units of elective for the other one. | |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | 8 units GE 4 Modern Language requirement (FRE 1 & FRE 2) | |
| German Language and Culture | 4 | 8 units GE 4 Modern Language requirement | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 4 | 8 units GE 4 Modern Language requirement (ITA 1 & ITA 2) | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 4 | 8 units GE 4 Modern Language requirement (JPN 1 & JPN 2) | |
| Physics B | 5 | 7 units PHY 1A and PHY 1B Does not fulfill the…7 units PHY 1A and PHY 1B Does not fulfill the lab requirement. | |
| Precalculus | 4 | 4 units Fulfills GE 3A Math Reasoning requirement…4 units Fulfills GE 3A Math Reasoning requirement Satisfies the LACE Math Reasoning requirement and may meet the prerequisite for Math 5A: Calculus I, upon department chair approval. | |
| Research | 3 | 3 units POL | 15 credits |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 4 | 3 units elective | |
| Studio Art | 4 | 3 units ART 1 & Design | 1 credit |
| U.S. Government/Politics | 3 | 3 units POL | 1 credit |
| U.S. History | 4 | 6 units elective |
Source: msmu.edu · checked September 20, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 223 |
| Psychology | 43 |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | 19 |
| Business Administration and Management | 18 |
| Sociology | 16 |
| Criminology | 10 |
| Applied Psychology | 9 |
| Biochemistry | 7 |
Show the other 21 majors
| Social Work | 7 |
| Accounting | 7 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 6 |
| Child Development | 5 |
| English Language and Literature | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 4 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 4 |
| Journalism | 3 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 |
| Health Policy Analysis | 3 |
| Political Science and Government | 3 |
| Art/Art Studies | 3 |
| Music | 3 |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 3 |
| Music Pedagogy | 1 |
| International Policy Analysis | 1 |
| Chemistry | 1 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 1 |
| Philosophy | 1 |
| Biomedical Sciences | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
ROTC
Air Force
Faith groups
Newman Connection
Also
Honors college, Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
12,927,614 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
Bob Hope (BUR)
Nearest hub airport
Bob Hope (BUR)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 6.0 of 20
Elevation
1,078 ft
Time zone
Pacific
January low
52°F
July high
80°F
Annual snowfall
0.0 in
Days at 90°F or higher
25 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$3,610 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
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Straight-line distance between campuses
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