Mount Saint Mary's University

What is the cost of studying for a year at Mount Saint Mary's University?

Mount Saint Mary's is a private university, so its reported full-time undergraduate tuition does not differ for California and out-of-state students. For 2024-25, reported tuition was $48,104 and required fees were $1,460, for a combined $49,564 before housing, meals, books, transportation or personal expenses.

Separately reported room-and-board charges were about $16,673, and books and supplies were estimated at $2,630. Those figures should not be added to tuition as a definitive current-year bill without checking that the estimates refer to the same year and housing arrangement. The university's current cost-of-attendance budget is the appropriate place to see the full academic-year estimate for a student's program and living situation.

Financial aid can change the amount a student actually pays. In 2024-25 reporting, all students in the relevant aid measure received some form of financial aid, while 68% had student loans; receiving aid does not mean a bill is fully covered by grants. Average net price also varied by family-income group. It was $13,718 for families with incomes up to $48,000 and $30,247 for those in the $75,001-$110,000 group. An average is not a quote: students should compare individualized aid offers, distinguish grants from loans and check whether scholarships renew.

Eligible students may seek federal grants and loans, California state aid and institutional scholarships. Completing the FAFSA and any required state or university steps by the applicable deadlines matters more than relying on an average award. Military-connected applicants should have the university assess their particular education benefit alongside other aid rather than assuming that a reported average benefit will apply to them.

What are the work-study opportunities at Mount Saint Mary's University?

Student employment can help with day-to-day costs, but it is not the same as a scholarship that reduces the tuition bill in advance. Eligible Mount Saint Mary's students may be considered for Federal Work-Study through the financial-aid process; a work-study award establishes potential eligibility to earn wages, not a guaranteed job or a payment made without working.

Students looking for on-campus positions should review the university's student-employment listings and hiring instructions. Jobs may also be useful for building experience, but an internship, a regular part-time job and a Federal Work-Study position can have different pay and eligibility rules. Students with clinical placements or substantial commuting time should compare expected work hours with the actual demands of their course schedules.

The university's career-services resources are a separate source of help with career exploration, job searching and professional preparation. Students seeking support with an internship or postgraduation plan should ask which advising appointments, employer events and application resources are available to their program rather than treating employment assistance as an employment outcome.