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La Verne, CA · Los Angeles, CA
| University of La Verne | Mount Saint Mary's University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $20,161/yr | $21,413/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $20,151/yr | $23,849/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $23,500 | $25,949 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $27,212/yr | $13,718/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | No data reported | $17,876/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | No data reported | $30,247/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | No data reported | $18,762/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $249/mo | $275/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $15,830/yr | $15,518/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $19,432/yr | $17,270/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $938/yr | $2,530/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $4,050/yr | $7,404/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $62,278/yr | $66,726/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $49,470/yr | $49,564/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $49,470/yr | $49,564/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 51% | 57% |
| Students taking federal loans | 64% | 68% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 71% | 73% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 986–1236 | No data reported |
| SAT average | 1083 | No data reported |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 18–25 | No data reported |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 17–25 · Math 16–27 | No data reported |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 10,813 | 3,430 |
| Students accepted | 5,242 | 2,357 |
| Students who enrolled | 743 | 449 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 14% | 19% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 24% | No data reported |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 4% | No data reported |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Required | Not considered |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 63% | 53% |
| Freshmen who come back | 64% | 71% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $65,464/yr | $72,379/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $41,064–$90,462 | $44,640–$114,343 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 64% | 61% |
| White students graduating | 66% | 52% |
| Black students graduating | 41% | 33% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 65% | 52% |
| Asian students graduating | 70% | 63% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $53,806/yr | $61,335/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 78% | 79% |
| Graduate on time | 61% | 33% |
| Pell students who graduate | 61% | 52% |
| First-gen students who finish | 54% | 66% |
| Low-income students who finish | 52% | 64% |
| Students who transfer out | 35% | 46% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $64,268/yr | $67,516/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 31% · Social Sciences 13% · Psychology 11% | Health Professions 49% · Psychology 13% · Business, Management & Marketing 9% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 31% of degrees | Health Professions — 49% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Social Sciences — 13% of degrees | Psychology — 13% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Psychology — 11% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 9% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 8% of degrees | Public Administration & Social Service — 5% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Education — 8% of degrees | Social Sciences — 5% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Accounting and Related Services — $58,985/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $99,457/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 13% | 2.8% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 3,050 | 1,719 |
| Students per professor | 10 : 1 | 8 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 1,971 | 581 |
| Average professor pay | $10,550/mo | $9,605/mo |
| Full-time professors | 30% | 30% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission | Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission |
| Median family income | $35,394 | $35,520 |
| Setting | Suburb (large) | City (large) |
| Location | La Verne, CA | Los Angeles, CA |
| Region | Far West | Far West |
| Founded | 1891 | 1925 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 1.4% | 0.5% |
| Men | 40% | 7.9% |
| Women | 60% | 92% |
| White students | 16% | 8% |
| Black students | 8% | 6.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 63% | 57% |
| Asian students | 5.9% | 18% |
| Two or more races | 3.5% | 1.2% |
| Other / not reported | 1.8% | 8.3% |
| Special type | None | Women's college · Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 51% | 50% |
| Part-time students | 14% | 6.3% |
| Students age 25+ | 24% | 14% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $9,908/yr | $13,438/yr |
| Endowment | $147.0M | $174.1M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 934 | 601 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $8,660/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan charge | $7,090/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 19 meals/week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | No data reported | Roman Catholic |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | No | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | Yes |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | No | No |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | No data reported |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III with football | No intercollegiate athletics reported |
| Football team | Yes | No data reported |
| Varsity teams | 18 | No data reported |
| Student athletes | 421 | No data reported |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | No data reported |
| Athletics budget | $4.4M | No data reported |
| Athletics revenue | $4.8M | No data reported |
| Recruiting spend | $0 | No data reported |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.