Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $66,726. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $49,564 |
| Housing & meals | $14,154 |
| Books & supplies | $2,434 |
| Personal & travel | $6,970 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$6,396 |
| Total cost of attendance | $66,726 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
State aid: California residents who meet income, asset and GPA standards may receive a Cal Grant (California Student Aid Commission); apply with the FAFSA or California Dream Act Application. Not included in the prices above. California Student Aid Commission
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Mount Saint Mary's University net price compared with other California colleges
Mount Saint Mary's University has the 63rd-lowest average net price of 115 California colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59 | University of La Verne | $20,161 | 63% | $65,464 |
| 60 | California State University Maritime Academy | $20,555 | 60% | $94,784 |
| 61 | Life Pacific University | $20,898 | 40% | $43,299 |
| 62 | Vanguard University of Southern California | $21,241 | 57% | $59,541 |
| 63 | Mount Saint Mary's University | $21,413 | 53% | $72,379 |
| 64 | SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary | $21,680 | 85% | $35,418 |
| 65 | Azusa Pacific University | $22,212 | 62% | $66,677 |
| 66 | Reach University | $22,423 | — | — |
| 67 | Los Angeles Pacific University | $22,677 | 21% | — |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All California colleges →
Why Mount Saint Mary's University costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Saint Mary's University | 73% | $21,413 | 53% | $72,379 | This school |
| Menlo College | 68% | $31,100 | 54% | $76,419 | |
| Concordia University-Irvine | 66% | $28,115 | 58% | $65,083 | |
| Fresno Pacific University | 64% | $13,630 | 50% | $58,896 | |
| Vanguard University of Southern California | 62% | $21,241 | 57% | $59,541 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Mount Saint Mary's University would cost you $9,687 less per year than Menlo College, on average.
- Lower sticker price at Mount Saint Mary's University, mostly from lower tuition & fees (−$4,066).
- Mount Saint Mary's University gives aided families $4,393 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, California resident | Mount Saint Mary's University | Menlo College | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $49,564 | $53,630 | −$4,066 |
| Books & supplies | $2,434 | $938 | +$1,496 |
| Housing & meals | $14,154 | $15,537 | −$1,383 |
| Personal & travel | $6,970 | $4,824 | +$2,146 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$6,396 | −$2,909 | −$3,487 |
| Sticker price | $66,726 | $72,020 | −$5,294 |
| Average grants | −$45,313 | −$40,920 | −$4,393 |
| You pay | $21,413 | $31,100 | −$9,687 |
“+” means Mount Saint Mary's University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Mount Saint Mary's University cost questions
How much is tuition at Mount Saint Mary's University?
Tuition and fees are $49,564 a year.
What is the total cost of attending Mount Saint Mary's University?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $66,726 a year.
What do families actually pay at Mount Saint Mary's University?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $21,413 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $23,849; $48–75k pay $17,876; $110k+ pay $18,762.
How much debt do Mount Saint Mary's University graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $22,167, and 3.3% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Mount Saint Mary's University overview