Mount Saint Mary's University Los Angeles: what international applicants need

What are Mount Saint Mary's University Los Angeles's application deadlines for 2026–27?

Mount Saint Mary's University Los Angeles has one application deadline for 2026–27: Early Action on December 1, 2026. It also admits on a rolling basis.

• Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.

What is Mount Saint Mary's University Los Angeles's acceptance rate?

73.1% for students who started in fall 2024: Mount Saint Mary's University Los Angeles admitted 3,570 of its 4,882 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does Mount Saint Mary's University Los Angeles require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

No. Mount Saint Mary's University Los Angeles is test-optional for 2026–27: you decide whether to send SAT or ACT scores.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
• For the Early Action deadline (December 1, 2026), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is November 7, 2026: scores on November 20, 2026, registration by October 23, 2026 (late registration October 27, 2026).
• Official score reports can take a few more days to reach universities.

How much is Mount Saint Mary's University Los Angeles's application fee for international students?

Mount Saint Mary's University Los Angeles charges no application fee, for international and US applicants alike.

Which English tests does Mount Saint Mary's University Los Angeles accept?

Mount Saint Mary's University Los Angeles lists the TOEFL iBT, IELTS Academic, Duolingo English Test, and PTE Academic as accepted English proficiency tests for 2026–27.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

Does Mount Saint Mary's University Los Angeles accept the Duolingo English Test?

Yes. The Duolingo English Test is among the English tests Mount Saint Mary's University Los Angeles accepts for 2026–27.

How many recommendation letters does Mount Saint Mary's University Los Angeles require?

Mount Saint Mary's University Los Angeles doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.

• Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does Mount Saint Mary's University Los Angeles require the Common App personal essay?

Yes. Mount Saint Mary's University Los Angeles requires the Common App personal essay (250 to 650 words) for 2026–27.

How many international students does Mount Saint Mary's University Los Angeles have?

9 of Mount Saint Mary's University Los Angeles's 1,731 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 0.5%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does Mount Saint Mary's University Los Angeles cost for international students?

Mount Saint Mary's University Los Angeles's published tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $49,564, the same for every student. On-campus food and housing was $15,518. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $75,016 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source