Mount Saint Mary's University
Social & Lifestyle

What's it like at Mount Saint Mary's University?

Fitness junkies, social butterflies and devoted bookworms all have a home at Mount Saint Mary's. Here's a rundown of some of the most important non-academic factors.

Walkability
Sunshine
Very Sunny
226 or more days of sun / year
Urban
Campus Setting
58°
Average winter temp
76°
Average summer temp

Weather

Gotta dress for it! Here's a season-by-season summary of the average temperatures at Mount Saint Mary's University:

100°
88.3
76.7
65.0
53.3
41.7
January
April
July
October
Low
High
Sunshine
Very Sunny
Pile on the sunscreen!
226 or more days of sun / year

Geography

Mount Saint Mary's University is in an urban setting with low to moderate walkability and is close to an airport.

Walkability
Los Angeles International
Closest airport
Location
Campus Setting
Urban
Closest national park
Channel Islands tl Pk (52 mi)
Distance to coast
Pacific (4 mi)

State Laws and Politics

The social environment at colleges can be majorly impacted by the laws and politics of the area and the state. Review the information below to determine if politics might impact your experience at Mount Saint Mary's University.

Politics

Democrat
State vote for president
Democrat
Elected governor
Democrat
County vote for president

California elected a Democrat in the most recent Presidential election. The sitting governor is a Democrat, and the county votes Democrat.

Abortion

State Laws

Liberal
Conservative

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LGBTQIA+

State Laws

Liberal
Conservative

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Guns on Campus

Some states have laws about the legality of guns on campus. In general, schools fall into one of three categories:

  • Permissive: The state requires campuses to allow guns on campus but allows for certain restrictions.
  • Restrictive: The state requires campuses to restrict guns on campus.
  • Institutional: The state leaves it up to each campus.

California's gun laws are:

Restrictive
Guns are banned.

Most state laws apply only to public colleges and universities. Additionally, these laws often change frequently. If gun laws are important to you, you should inquire directly with Mount Saint Mary's University about its regulations.

Religious Affiliation

The religious affiliation of a school can impact the on-campus environment. Mount Saint Mary's University is affiliated with:

Roman Catholic
Catholic

Student Life

Eager to get involved at Mount Saint Mary's University? Here are the most popular student organizations and the main campus events to look forward to.

  1. 1. California Nursing Student Association
  2. 2. National Society of Leadership and Success
  3. 3. Latinas Unidas, Chalon
  4. 4. Alpha Tau Delta
  5. 5. Women in Science and Health
  1. 1. Mount Got Talent
  2. 2. The lighting of the Circle
  3. 3. President's Invitation to Serve

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