by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find the current tuition and fees at Mount Saint Mary’s University, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
For the most recent year on record, tuition and fees at Mount Saint Mary’s University amounted to $49,564 for the year for full-time undergrads. There is no residency discount at this school.
Of those figures, the required fees totaled $1,460; what is left is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $48,104 |
| Fees | $1,460 |
| Total | $49,564 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and exclude room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
What will Mount Saint Mary’s University cost for part-time students? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
To see where that lands, here is how Mount Saint Mary’s University costs compare against other schools. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In CA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, Mount Saint Mary’s University is relatively pricey.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. See the Mount Saint Mary’s University Financial Aid page to learn more.
Here’s how tuition at Mount Saint Mary’s University has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $44,088 |
| Two Years Ago | $45,388 |
| One Year Ago | $46,726 |
| Most Recent Year | $48,104 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at MSMU has trended over the reported years.
Year over year, tuition climbed 2.9%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $51,025 next year.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
On average, tuition and fees climbed each year by about 2.98%, which puts the figure next year near $51,039.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $51,039 |
| In 2 Years | $52,558 |
| In 3 Years | $54,122 |
| In 4 Years | $55,733 |
| In 5 Years | $57,392 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $213,452.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For details on financial aid availability at Mount Saint Mary’s University, visit the Mount Saint Mary’s University Financial Aid page.
