by our College Data Analytics TeamIs MSMU worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
MSMU is ranked #2,325 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of C (above average for value). Within California, it ranks #167 of 304 for value.
Among the majors MSMU offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Psychology | #16 of 20 |
| Criminology | #109 of 144 |
| Social Science | #109 of 144 |
| Photography / Film Studies | #125 of 205 |
| Sociology | #329 of 431 |
| Political and Social Sciences | #330 of 432 |
| Social Sciences | #555 of 761 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #569 of 797 |
| Registered Nursing | #708 of 966 |
| Nursing | #708 of 966 |
Below is the detailed MSMU 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’s University is ranked #65 out of #346 in California for quality and #167 out of #304 for California value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the MSMU financial aid page to be sure.
Mount Saint Mary’s University is ranked #2,325 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Mount Saint Mary’s University is priced appropriately for the quality of education it provides, making it a fair value according to College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at MSMU costs about $25,479. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $101,914 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $66,586 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $21,413 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $25,479 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $101,914 |
*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 MSMU net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a MSMU 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 | $266,344 | — | — |
| All Students | $101,914 | #2,325 | C |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $85,652 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $266,344 | — | — |
| All Students | $101,914 | #167 | D- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $85,652 | — | — |
*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 MSMU shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $17,327 |
| $30K–$48K | $23,266 |
| $48K–$75K | $25,413 |
| $75K–$110K | $26,738 |
| Over $110K | $36,716 |
About 91% of MSMU undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $33,781 per year. Get more details on the MSMU financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the MSMU net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.