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Is USMMA a Good School for the Money?

$8,928 Avg Annual Cost

Is USMMA worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.

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College Factual did not have enough data to determine a value ranking for USMMA this year.

The Bottom Line: What Will USMMA Cost?

$8,928 Avg Annual Cost (All Students)
$9,168 Sticker Price Per Year
$35,714 Est. 4-Year Cost

Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at USMMA costs about $8,928. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $35,714 for the degree.

Amount
Sticker Price (before aid) $9,168 / year
Net Price (students receiving aid) $6,174 / year
Average Cost (all students) $8,928 / year
Estimated 4-Year Cost $35,714

*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.

Many Factors Affect Net Price

There are many ways to lower the cost of a college education. Consider in-state tuition, transfer credits, or finishing your degree faster. Learn more about USMMA net price and the factors that affect it.

Does This School Make Financial Sense to You?

The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.

20% Freshmen Receiving Aid
$5,717 Avg Grant / Scholarship
8% Undergrads Getting Grants

*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 USMMA shifts with family income:

Family Income Avg Net Price / Year
$0–$30K $3,476
$30K–$48K $4,752
$48K–$75K $8,250
$75K–$110K $9,278
Over $110K $9,547

About 8% of USMMA undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $5,717 per year. Get more details on the USMMA financial aid you may qualify for.

How to Calculate Value

College Factual calculates value by comparing a school’s average total cost to other schools of a similar quality. Unfortunately we did not have enough data to determine the value of USMMA. See the net price page for more information.

Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.

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