Mission

Part 1: mount saint mary's university, is a california nonprofit public benefits corporation founded by the sisters of st. Joseph of carondelet (provincialate), a religious community of the roman Catholic church. The university was founded in 1925 by sisters of st. Joseph and has operated continuously since that date. The objective of mount saint mary's university as a nonprofit educational institution is service. The university has devoted itself to excellence in liberal arts and sciences and grants degrees in associate, baccalaureate, masters and doctor programs, with a special focus on the education of women for leadership positions in our society. - Part 3: mount saint mary's university offers a dynamic learning experience in the liberal arts and sciences to a diverse student body. As a Catholic university primarily for women, we are dedicated to providing a superior education enhanced by an emphasis on building leadership skills and fostering a spirit to serve others. Our measure of success is graduates who are committed to using their knowledge and skills to better themselves, their environments, and the world.