Mount Saint Mary's University lists a published cost of attendance of $66,726, but need-based aid reshapes what families actually pay. Low-income families see a net price of approximately $23,849, while middle-income families pay around $17,876, and higher-income families pay approximately $18,762.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $66,726 |
| Tuition and Fees | $49,564 |
| Room and Board | $15,518 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,530 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$45,313 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $21,413 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $23,849 |
| $30–48k | $13,718 |
| $48–75k | $17,876 |
| $75–110k | $30,247 |
| $110k+ | $18,762 |
Mount Saint Mary's University lists a published cost of attendance of $66,726, but need-based aid reshapes what families actually pay. Low-income families see a net price of approximately $23,849, while middle-income families pay around $17,876, and higher-income families pay approximately $18,762. Azimuth ranks Mount Saint Mary's University #854 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Mount Saint Mary's participates in federal, state, and institutional aid programs, and the gap between sticker price and net price is most pronounced for lower-income families — a pattern common among smaller private nonprofits with active need-based aid programs. Families apply using the FAFSA and, where required, the CSS Profile. The net price illusion is worth understanding here: the published cost of attendance rarely reflects what most students pay, and the income-band figures above offer a more grounded starting point for planning. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $25,949, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $23,250; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $79,546, median federal debt of $25,949 projects to a monthly payment of about $293 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Mount Saint Mary's University earn median 4-year earnings of $79,546, placing Mount Saint Mary's University in the 86.5 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $31,028 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 98.8 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Mount Saint Mary's University #84 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Program outcomes vary by major. Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing reports 195 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $119,050, ranked #18 nationally in its major. Business Administration, Management and Operations reports 20 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $63,194, ranked #289 nationally in its major. Sociology reports 18 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $59,575, ranked #68 nationally in its major. Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities reports 15 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $56,616, ranked #107 nationally in its major.
