Covering Innovation & Inequality in Education
This year at Mount Mary University, we project that on average students will pay $22,068, while the advertised price of attendance is $57,131. That’s a difference of $35,063.
| Year | Net in-state price at Mount Mary University | In-state sticker price at Mount Mary University |
|---|---|---|
| 26-27 | $22,068 | $57,131 |
| 25-26 | $21,484 | $55,617 |
| 24-25 | $20,914 | $54,143 |
| 23-24 | $20,390 | $52,786 |
| 22-23 | $19,409 | $50,876 |
| 21-22 | $22,897 | $50,232 |
| 20-21 | $24,065 | $49,802 |
| 19-20 | $21,063 | $48,250 |
| 18-19 | $20,156 | $46,402 |
| 17-18 | $17,511 | $45,472 |
| 16-17 | $18,793 | $43,850 |
| 15-16 | $16,576 | $41,520 |
| 14-15 | $16,741 | $40,292 |
| 13-14 | $13,665 | $37,512 |
How much a student actually pays usually depends, at least in part, on their family's household income. At Mount Mary University this year, we project students with incomes over $110K will pay around $29,624, while students with incomes below $30K will pay around $19,649. That's a difference of $9,975.
| Income bracket | Projected net price at Mount Mary University |
|---|---|
| <$30K | $19,649 |
| $30K-$48K | $20,578 |
| $48K-$75K | $20,864 |
| $75K-$110K | $22,278 |
| >$110K | $29,624 |
A school’s graduation rate can indicate how likely a student is to complete their degree. At Mount Mary University, over the last five years 52% of students earned their bachelor’s degree within six years of enrolling.
Students from different demographic backgrounds often graduate at different rates, so it can be helpful to look beyond the overall graduation rate. This chart shows how students of different races and ethnicities fare earning their degrees at Mount Mary University.
| Demographic category | Graduation rate at Mount Mary University | National average |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0% | 30% |
| Asian | 70% | 45% |
| Black | 33% | 34% |
| Hispanic | 55% | 41% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 50% | 28% |
| White | 63% | 49% |
| Multiple races | 31% | 37% |
| Unknown race | 75% | 37% |
The size and demographic makeup of a school’s student body can have a large impact on a student’s experience. Mount Mary University has 1,447 students, which puts it in the {SIZE_PERCENTILE} percentile of private, 4-year schools.
About 95% of students are female.
And about 45% of students are white.