Mount St. Mary's University's published cost of attendance is $63,731.
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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) | $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 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $11,603 |
| $30–48k | $20,067 |
| $48–75k | $21,942 |
| $75–110k | $27,170 |
| $110k+ | $31,330 |
Mount St. Mary's University's published cost of attendance is $63,731. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation across family circumstances: low-income families pay approximately $11,603, middle-income families pay around $21,942, and higher-income families pay approximately $31,330. Azimuth ranks Mount St. Mary's University #1042 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 26.9 percentile 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 St. Mary's structures aid through need-based and merit-based programs, with families applying through the FAFSA. The institution participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs to help bridge the gap between published cost and what families actually pay. For families seeking to understand how their specific circumstances affect net price, the institution's financial aid office can provide personalized estimates based on household income and assets. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $25,391, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $42,721; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $64,424, median federal debt of $25,391 projects to a monthly payment of about $287 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Mount St. Mary's University earn median 4-year earnings of $64,424, placing Mount St. Mary's University in the 64.2 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $10,311 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Mount St. Mary's University in the 20.1 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Mount St. Mary's University #810 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 45.3 percentile for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Mount St. Mary's University's concentration in business and professional fields. Business/Commerce, General is the largest program with 106 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $74,839, performing at 1.1x the national benchmark for the field. The Accounting program graduates 43 students with median 4-year earnings of $81,796, while Criminology and Teacher Education round out the institution's core program portfolio with 40 and 27 graduates respectively. The concentration in Business — a field that typically leads to stable, well-defined career pathways — helps explain the institution's consistent earnings outcomes across its graduate cohort.
