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First-Year Students

To become Unstoppable, start strong.

A degree from the Mount puts you on the path for the rest of your life.
Set your direction, and we’ll help you get there.
You can – and you will – be Unstoppable.

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Guaranteed Merit Scholarships

Invest in yourself, and we'll invest in you, too. All admitted first-year students receive a merit scholarship ranging from $18,000 to $32,000 per year.
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No additional application.

Merit Scholarships for First-Year Students
When you apply for admission, you're automatically considered for one of the following scholarships. And the best part? It's guaranteed* if you're admitted.

Academic Year 2026-27

HS GPA Scholarship Name Scholarship Amount
4.00+ President's Award $29,000 to $32,000
3.80 - 3.99 Carondelet Award $26,000
3.50 - 3.79 Provost Award $23,000
3.20 - 3.49 Regents Award $20,000
<  3.20 Opportunity Award $18,000
*Admitted international students will receive the Dean's International Student Award ($20,000 per year) instead of the above. 
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Get To Know the Mount

Since 1925, we have provided a transformational educational experience for students seeking to improve their lives and become leaders in their communities.
40+ Majors & Minors

There are endless ways to earn your Unstoppable degree at MSMU.
100% Undergraduates Receive Aid

We are committed to helping you afford your education through merit and need-based financial aid.
8:1 Student:Faculty Ratio

Small classes. Close-knit teacher-student relationships. All so you can flourish, excel and be Unstoppable.
0 Test Scores Required

Your potential can’t be defined by a number. SAT and ACT scores are no longer required at the Mount.
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Your Time at The Mount

Chalon and Doheny – two campuses that make for endless experiences during your first year at the Mount.

a wide aerial view of chalon campus

You won’t find anywhere else like Chalon. Nestled in the foothills of the Santa Monica mountains, Chalon is home to our traditional undergraduate students - and to beautiful, historic architecture and jaw-dropping views.

Doheny Mansion at the Doheny Campus.

Just south of Downtown LA, our Doheny campus provides an unparalleled, connected university experience. Expand your education into the inspiring location and energizing surroundings of downtown Los Angeles. Inspiring location.

Two students at the Chalon Residence Hall.

Campus housing is just one of the places where the bonds of friendship are formed. Meet the fellow students who’ll become your besties.

Charles Willard Coe Memorial Library at the Chalon Campus.

Past meets future in the Coe Library. Vaulted ceilings and Gothic stained-glass windows house all the tech you could need to dig deep and get ahead.