Founded in 1925, Mount Saint Mary's University is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Los Angeles (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), California. Officially accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, Mount Saint Mary's University (MSMU) is a small women only US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Mount Saint Mary's University (MSMU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 97 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 80-90% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. MSMU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.