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Mount Saint Mary's University, Los Angeles English Requirements

California, United States

Mount Saint Mary's University (MSMU) is a private, Catholic university primarily for women, located in Los Angeles, California. Founded in 1925, it was the first institution in California to offer a nursing degree and today offers over 50 undergraduate and graduate programs across two campuses (Chalon and Doheny). The university is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission and is known for its health and science programs, research on women and girls, and commitment to community service.

Verified on the university's admissions pages · Jul 2026

Quick answer

Mount Saint Mary's University, Los Angeles accepts Duolingo English Test, IELTS Academic, PTE Academic, and TOEFL iBT for international admission.

Undergraduate requirements

The university-wide standard for first-year international applicants.

Duolingo English TestNo published minimum
TOEFL iBTNo published minimum
IELTS AcademicNo published minimum
PTE AcademicNo published minimum
Cambridge EnglishUnknown

Sources: msmu.edu/admission--aid/undergraduate-admissi…

Graduate requirements

The university-wide standard for graduate and postgraduate international applicants. Individual programs may require higher scores.

Duolingo English Test100
TOEFL iBT79
IELTS Academic6.5
PTE Academic54
Cambridge EnglishUnknown

Sources: msmu.edu/admission--aid/undergraduate-admissi…

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Requirements are read from Mount Saint Mary's University, Los Angeles's own admissions pages and refreshed regularly. Admission requirements change between cycles. Always confirm on the university's admissions page before applying.