Despite a high sticker price, this school is affordable for many families due to generous need-based aid. Strong support for lower-income students.
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What You'll Pay at Mount St. Mary's University
Select your family income to see your estimated cost
The Cost Formula
Tuition
$49K
+
Room
$15K
+
Books
$950
=
Sticker Price
$63,731
$49K+$15K+$950=$63,731
Your Family Income
Sticker
$63,731
−
Your Aid
$41,789
=
Net Price
$21,942
All Income Levels
Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
Mount St. Mary's University Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Summary
Cost Category
Amount
Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price)
$63,731
Tuition and Fees
$48,630
Room and Board
$15,050
Books and Supplies
$950
Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships)
-$41,076
Average Net Price (What Families Pay)
$22,655
Mount St. Mary's University Net Price by Family Income Level
Family Income
Net Price
$0–30k
$11,603
$30–48k
$20,067
$48–75k
$21,942
$75–110k
$27,170
$110k+
$31,330
Understanding Your Aid Package
Mount St. Mary's University has a sticker price of $63,731 per year, but most students pay significantly less after financial aid. The actual cost depends heavily on your family's income level.
Key Facts
Sticker price: $63,731/year
Average aid: $41,076 in grants & scholarships
$48–75K families pay: ~$21,942/year
Low-income families: Pay ~$11,603/year
31% of students receive Pell Grants
Financial Aid Profile
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31%
Pell Grant Recipients
Lower-income students receiving federal aid
🎓
23%
First-Generation Students
Parents without bachelor's degree
Get personalized cost estimates and assess whether borrowing makes sense.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Typical Debt
Median Student Debt$25,391
Range (25th–75th)$7,000 – $27,000
Median Parent PLUS Loans$42,721
Debt Manageability
0.39x
Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
3-Year Default Rate0.0%
Return on Investment
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Median Earnings (10yr)
$64,072
Earnings Growth
+31%
6 → 10 years post-graduation
Value Added
+$-10,311
20th percentile among peers
Earnings Range (10yr post-graduation)
$45,644
25th %ile
$92,305
75th %ile
Frequently Asked Questions about Mount St. Mary's University Cost & Financial Aid
Mount St. Mary's University's published tuition is $63,731 per year. However, after financial aid, the average student pays $21,942—a difference of $41,789.
Families earning under $30,000 pay an average net price of $11,603 at Mount St. Mary's University. 31% of students receive Pell Grants.
Mount St. Mary's University offers merit-based scholarships for academic achievement, in addition to need-based financial aid. Contact the financial aid office for specific scholarship opportunities.
The median debt for Mount graduates is $25,391, resulting in estimated monthly payments of $269 over 10 years.
Even families earning over $110,000 pay an average net price of $31,330 at Mount—still $32,401 less than the sticker price. Most families qualify for some form of aid.
