by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 515 undergraduates in 2020, MCU is a very small, private university located in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Should you tire of the campus however, MCU offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by MCU can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our MCU Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the Roman Catholic faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best Roman Catholic Colleges and Universities.
Individuals with disabilities make up 14.0% of the student population at MCU. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit MCU Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", MCU does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. There is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit MCU Veteran Services . For more information, check out our MCU for Veterans Guide.
MCU offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
MCU has a comparatively very small, student body. There were 515 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 504 (97.9%). Part-time attendance was 11 (2.1%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 504 | 11 | 515 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, MCU receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank MCU #383 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at MCU by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the MCU Diversity Guide.
MCU has a total of 38 student athletes, 20 men and 18 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $542,384 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $542,384 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Marymount California University Athletics