by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Mount Saint Mary degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Mount Saint Mary measures up.
Mount Saint Mary is ranked #2,228 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of B- (above average for value). Within New York, it ranks #131 of 216 for value.
Among the majors Mount Saint Mary offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Other History | #31 of 38 |
| Public Administration | #68 of 86 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #96 of 116 |
| Psychology | #392 of 534 |
| General History | #395 of 533 |
| History | #396 of 534 |
| Registered Nursing | #665 of 966 |
| Nursing | #665 of 966 |
| General Psychology | #760 of 1,068 |
| Health Professions | #863 of 1,275 |
Below is the detailed Mount Saint Mary value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Mount Saint Mary College is ranked #71 out of #236 in New York for quality and #131 out of #216 for New York value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the Mount Saint Mary financial aid page to be sure.
Mount Saint Mary College is ranked #2,228 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Mount Saint Mary College is priced competitively for the quality of education it provides, earning it a good value recognition from College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Mount Saint Mary costs about $28,494. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $113,976 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $55,241 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $25,522 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $28,494 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $113,976 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Mount Saint Mary net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What Mount Saint Mary costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Mount Saint Mary degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $220,964 | — | — |
| All Students | $113,976 | #2,228 | B- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $102,088 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $220,964 | — | — |
| All Students | $113,976 | #131 | C |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $102,088 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Mount Saint Mary shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $12,704 |
| $30K–$48K | $17,922 |
| $48K–$75K | $22,389 |
| $75K–$110K | $27,289 |
| Over $110K | $28,745 |
About 90% of Mount Saint Mary undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $22,776 per year. Get more details on the Mount Saint Mary financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average Mount Saint Mary cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.