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.
Let’s Get Started
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Meet Your Counselor
Our admission counselors are here for you every step of the way.
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Visit Campus
Two beautiful campuses in the heart of sunny Southern California. Come explore the Mount for yourself - in person or online!
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Explore Programs
40+ majors and 30+ minors. Find your fit today.
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Ready to Apply?
Next year starts now. Apply for free using the Common Application or our Mount Application.
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.
No additional application.
Merit Scholarships for First-Year StudentsWhen 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 |
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| 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.There are endless ways to earn your Unstoppable degree at MSMU.
We are committed to helping you afford your education through merit and need-based financial aid.
Small classes. Close-knit teacher-student relationships. All so you can flourish, excel and be Unstoppable.
Your potential can’t be defined by a number. SAT and ACT scores are no longer required at the Mount.
Your Time at The Mount
Chalon and Doheny – two campuses that make for endless experiences during your first year at the Mount.
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.
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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.
Campus housing is just one of the places where the bonds of friendship are formed. Meet the fellow students who’ll become your besties.
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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.