Mount Saint Mary’s University

Don't let anything stand in your way.

Not even cost. Because we invest in you, you’ll be Unstoppable, future Athenian. The college tuition cost you see most likely won’t be the price you pay. Read on to see why. If you attend MSMU, you’ll even receive a guaranteed merit scholarship starting at $17,000 per year!

There's value in being Unstoppable.

100% of first-year students receive scholarships.

92% are employed 2 years after graduation, according to Niche.

$48,749 was the average aid package in 2023-24.

Full-tuition award is available. (Separate application required.)

$73,379 median earnings of graduates, according to College Scorecard. (That's almost $20,000 more than the midpoint for 4-year schools.)

21% higher four-year graduation rate than female students attending a California State University

Ways to Get Help

Think college is too expensive? Think again. There are so many ways to get money for college, and they add up!

Scholarships

100% of traditional first-year students receive a merit scholarship—starting at $17,000! Scholarships don’t need to be repaid.

Grants

Grants are money from federal, state, or higher education institutions that don’t need to be repaid. For example, Cal Grants can fund California Residents’ educations up to $9,358 per year.

Work Study

Guess what? Work study (an on-campus job) makes a difference! Students who have a work study job at MSMU are more likely to stay here. An on-campus job puts money right into your bank.

Loans

The scary ‘L’ word. Just kidding! You don’t need to begin paying back loans until you graduate, and they can be based on your salary.

FAFSA

Free Application for Federal Student Aid

The FAFSA assesses your family’s ability to pay for college. Crucial to fill out to get the financial aid you deserve.

Payment Plans

At MSMU, it’s easy to break down your semester balance into manageable payments. Connect with us and we’ll show you how.

Now, let’s add it all up with an example.

What could all of the above look like in action? Here’s just one example of what it could look like for you for one year.

Scholarships

Merit Scholarships

$21,500

Grants

MSMU Aid

+$9,495

Cal Grant

+$9,358

Gov't Grants

+$7,395

Loans

Direct Stafford Subsidized

+$3,500

Direct Stafford Unsubsidized

+$2,000

Work Study

+$3,200

Total Estimated Annual Financial Aid

=$56,448

Remember, this is just one example, but your offer will depend on your application and FAFSA submission. Apply today or use our net price calculator to see just how affordable a Mount education can be for you!

That’s a big number, but what does it mean?

$56,448 of the student's expenses are covered per year. Which means that the remaining balance for the entire year is just over $10,000 for students who plan to live on campus, based on total cost of attendance (tuition, fees, food and housing).

The rest of the balance can conveniently split up through a 12-Month Payment Plan.

Understanding Financial Aid

Project your scholarship!

Want to know how much your merit scholarship could be? Project it! It’s just an estimate, but it’s a great start.

“I was able to attend thanks to the scholarships I received.”

– Hannah Awbrey, '23, English

Estimate Your Cost of Attendance

Use our Net Price Calculator to see how much aid you could qualify for.

Over 100%

Our undergraduate underrepresented students graduate at a rate that is over 11% greater than their counterparts at a California State University.

The Bottom Line

Our goal? Help you graduate with as little debt as possible. We encourage you and your family to schedule a bottom line counseling session with MSMU. We can provide one-on-one support to help you understand how to pay for an Unstoppable education.