Understanding Your True Cost of a Mount Mary Education

Your future is in reach

A college education is a very important investment, probably the most important one you will make. Mount Mary University is committed to providing quality education and assisting you in acting on your dreams. Tuition for regular, full-time students includes academic instruction, lectures, laboratories, and student and academic support services. It also includes subscriptions to college publications and membership in the student government.

students at commencement

Helping students and their families afford higher education is a top priority for us at Mount Mary University. To be considered for all financial aid, you need  to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This form will determine your eligibility for federal, state, and institutional grants, loans, and work study. Mount Mary University's Federal School Code: 003869.

100% of all full-time undergraduate students

receive an academic scholarship or reduced tuition

2025-2026

 Undergraduate

Graduate

Tuition

$17,865

$730-$1,020 per credit

(A one-time tuition deposit is required for incoming students**)

Fees

$25-$380

$25-$310

Housing

$2,880 - $3,900

$2,880 - $6,120

Food / Meal Plan

$400 - $2,190

$400 - $2,190

Books and Supplies
(estimated)

$20 per credit

$20 per credit

Cost of traveling to and from campus (estimated)

$1,268

$1,268

*Additional fees may apply. For details, see the Tuition and Fees documents below.

**Tuition deposit non-refundable after December 15 for spring term and May 1 for fall term. Your tuition deposit payment should be made via cash, check or through Transact Payments. If paying via cash or check, you MUST include your first and last name and student ID number to ensure we are able to process your payment.

Contact the Financial Aid Office, (414) 930-3044, to learn about your financial aid and scholarship options.  

For questions about tuition and fees, please contact the Business Office, (414) 930-3033.

The University reserves the right to make adjustments in costs without advance notice.

Calculate Your Aid

We understand that a college education is a significant investment for you and your family. That’s why Mount Mary University is committed to working with you to create a college education affordable through financial aid and scholarships.

  • More than 90 percent of all Mount Mary undergraduate students receive some type of financial aid.
  • More than 80 percent of undergraduate students receive loans and/or work-study.
  • Nearly 90 percent of undergraduate students receive need-based scholarships or grant aid.

Mount Mary University's official Net Price Calculator

The Net Price Calculator provides an overview of scholarships and financial aid you may qualify to receive and calculates an estimate of the annual costs to attend Mount Mary.

To start estimating your college expenses, Log In or Continue as Guest.

Note:

The estimate provided using this net price calculator does not represent a final determination or actual offer of financial assistance. The cost of attendance and financial aid availability may change. This estimate shall not be binding on the Secretary of Education, ShoppingSheet.com, Mount Mary University, or the State of Wisconsin.

For more information about applying for federal student aid, please go to Studentaid.gov.

2025-2026

While your cost of attendance will vary depending on your merit scholarships, grants and other forms of financial aid, Mount Mary University is committed to transparency around your cost of attendance.

  • Per Year/Full Time – $35,730
  • Per Semester, full-time (12-18 Credits) – $17,865
  • Overload (>18 Credits) – $1,080
  • Part-Time Per Credit – $620
  • Summer session only, per credit – $310 (not eligible for additional discounts) 

General Fee

The general fee includes counseling services (academic and personal); career services and advising (mock interviews, resume writing workshops, interest inventories); parking pass; bus pass; e-mail account; attendance at athletic, campus ministry and student activities events; and use of the Student Success Center, library, computer lab and fitness center.
  • Full-Time Students – $380 (per semester)
  • Part-Time Students – $230 (per semester)
  • Summer General Fee:
    • 1-3 credits $60
    • 4-6 credits $100
    • 7 and up $160
  • Tuition Deposit (New students only) – $100

Food and Housing Fees

Mount Mary’s residence halls, Caroline Hall and Trinity Woods (for single mothers with children 11 or under) offers a variety of room options and other amenities. Applications for student housing must be filed with the Admission Office. 
  • Housing is subject to availability
  • $100 housing security deposit required with housing application
  • Contracts cover the entire academic year
    • Exceptions are made for mid-year graduates and new spring semester students
  • Fees include room accommodations and selected meal plans (unless noted), per semester
  • Multiple meal plans are available with each offering a different combination of number of meals served and “Munch Money.” Please refer to the dining page for more details.
  • All full-time traditional first year students who are not living at home with parents or immediate relatives must reside in University housing, if space is available.

Caroline Hall
Standard – Double/Triple without bath $2,880
Elite – Single without bath $3,170
Premier – Double/Triple inc. bath $3,230
Deluxe – Single/Double suite inc. bath $3,900
Meal Plan Costs*
15 meal plan $2,130
20 meal plan $2,190
Trinity Woods**
Mom (Meal Plan Included) – Fall/Spring $6,620
Mom (Meal Plan Included) – Summer, June/July $2,660

*Residents in Caroline Hall are required to have a meal plan unless an accommodation is approved. Rates are subject to change at the start of the fall term.

**Commuter meal plans are available for purchase through MMU food service provider. See link for info on dining options and meal plans at mtmary.edu/dining.

Commuter Plans*

Commute to school but still want a plan? We have you covered. Get more information on Commuter Meal Plan pricing.

Official Transcripts: Available upon request, via the web, with no outstanding financial obligations to the university. Fees vary and are subject to change per provider. Enrollment verification is also provided as a service without official transcript request.

Please order all transcripts via the web. The rates below are subject to change based on provider.

  • Mailed Official transcript, each: $9.90
  • Transcript delivered as a pdf file via email: $8.00
  • Transcript held for pickup: $7.50
  • Teaching credentials via web, additional each: $2.00
  • Rush processing, additional per online order: $10

 Mount Mary University Registrar Office will provide official transcripts as an immediate service in person at a cost of $15 each. Please inquire within Notre Dame Hall 155.

Download the 2025-2026 details (PDF)

2025-2026

Tuition for courses per graduate credit hour, year-round (including summer sessions), except as noted.

  • Art Therapy – $820
  • Counseling – $820
  • Counseling Doctorate – $910
  • Dietetics Post Professional/Internship – $810
  • Nutrition and Dietetics – $810
  • Education – $840
    • Waldorf Education – $840
    • Urban Learning
      Tuition and fees are paid directly to Urban Learning. Inquire at their website for more details: https://urban-learning.org/contact
  • Occupational Therapy Professional Entry Master's – $930
  • Occupational Therapy Post-Professional Master's – $1,000
  • Occupational Therapy Post-Professional Doctorate – $1,020
  • Occupational Therapy Professional Entry Doctorate – $1,020
  • Master of Social Work – $730

Required Fees (Non-Refundable)

  • Graduate Student General Fee
    • Full Time:
      • $310/semester
    • Part Time:
      • $160 /semester
    • Summer:
      • 1-3 credits $60
      • 4-6 credits $100
      • 7 and up $160
  • Application Fee (Domestic Only)
    • U.S./U.S. Territory Residents – $50
  • Tuition Deposit (New students only) – $210

Food and Housing Fees

Mount Mary’s residence halls, Caroline Hall and Trinity Woods (for single mothers with children 11 or under and select graduate students), offer a variety of room options and other amenities. Applications for student housing must be filed with the Residence Life.
  • Housing is subject to availability
  • $100 housing security deposit required with housing application
  • Contracts cover the entire academic year
    • Exceptions are made for mid-year graduates and new spring semester students
  • Fees include room accommodations and selected meal plans (unless noted), per semester
  • Multiple meal plans are available with each offering a different combination of number of meals served and “Munch Money.” Please refer to the dining page for more details.
Caroline Hall
Standard – Double/Triple without bath $2,880
Elite – Single without bath $3,170
Premier – Double/Triple inc. bath $3,230
Deluxe – Single/Double suite inc. bath $3,900
Meal Plan Costs*
15 meal plan $2,130
20 meal plan $2,190
Trinity Woods**
Mom (Meal Plan Included) – Fall/Spring $6,620
Mom (Meal Plan Included) – Summer, June/July $2,660


*Residents in Caroline Hall are required to have a meal plan unless an accommodation is approved. Rates are subject to change at the start of the fall term.

**Commuter meal plans are available for purchase through MMU food service provider. See link for info on dining options and meal plans at mtmary.edu/dining.

Specific details and the housing application are available online here.

Commuter Meal Plans*

Commute to school but still want a plan? We have you covered. Get more information on Commuter Meal Plan pricing.

Official Transcripts: Available upon request, via the web, with no outstanding financial obligations to the university. Fees vary and are subject to change per provider. Enrollment verification is also provided as a service without official transcript request.

Please order all transcripts via the web. The rates below are subject to change based on provider.

  • Mailed Official transcript, each: $9.90
  • Transcript delivered as a pdf file via email: $8.00
  • Transcript held for pickup: $7.50
  • Teaching credentials via web, additional each: $2.00
  • Rush processing, additional per online order: $10

Mount Mary University Registrar Office will provide official transcripts as an immediate service in person at a cost of $15 each. Please inquire within Notre Dame Hall 155.

Download the 2025-2026 details (PDF)

  • Fall semester of your high school senior year – Apply for external scholarships.
  • October 1 – Begin completing your FAFSA
  • November – Mount Mary hosts events and individual appointments to help you and your family fill out the FAFSA and get your financial aid questions answered.
  • December 1 – Mount Mary’s priority deadline for submitting your FAFSA.
  • January/February – Mount Mary begins mailing financial aid award letters.

 

Student Employment examples:

Opportunities for you to work part-time on campus while attending Mount Mary University are available in various departments such as: 

  • Faculty offices 
  • Computer labs 
  • Library 
  • Admission office 
  • Administrative offices 
  • Athletics office 
  • Food service 

 Applying for a student employment position on campus 

Explore open on-campus student jobs through MyMountMary (under the Finances tab, select Student Worker Positions). Keep in mind: 

  • A resume, application, and interview may be required. 
  • Wages vary depending on the job's complexity. 
  • Paychecks are issued semi-monthly and can help cover education expenses. 
  • You do not need to be awarded Federal Work-Study to work on campus. 
  • Federal Work-Study is a need-based financial aid program—check your financial aid award letter to see if you’re eligible. 

If you have any questions for our Financial Aid and Veteran's Services Department, please contact us at mmu-finaid@mtmary.edu or (414) 930-3044. 

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