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Undergraduate Tuition, Housing, and Fees

Saint Mary’s is committed to making college affordable. We strive to keep tuition and fees as low as possible while delivering a quality education.

We can help make your college education even more affordable by offering financial aid, merit scholarships, and more. Approximately 99 percent of all undergraduates receive some form of financial aid. Learn more about financial aid and scholarships.

2025-2026 Tuition and Fees

Full-Time Cost – Fall and Spring 2025-2026
Semester Year
Tuition – Full-Time (12-18 credits per semester) $22,980 $45,960
Activity Fee $190
Technology Fee $430
Laundry Fee $80
Housing* $3,245 $6,490
Food $2,550 $5,100
*PA Program Tuition $25,280 $50,560

Loan Fees**
**This expense only applies to students utilizing federal student loan or private loans with an origination fee. It is not a cost charged by the school but is encored in the overall principal balance of the loan borrowed.

$46.00
Part-Time Costs – Fall and Spring 2025-2026
Tuition – Part-Time (less than 12 credits) $1,530 per credit $9,180 per 6 credits
Activity Fee $190
Technology Fee $430
Laundry Fee $80
Other Costs
Audit Fee (taking a course for no credit) $750 per credit
Instruction Fee $1,530 per credit
Commencement Fee $200
Foreign Study Fee $1,050
     London $1,050
     All Others $1,050
Late Registration Fee $50
NSF/Returned check or ACH $20
Textbooks
Tuition does not include payment for course materials or textbooks. Materials and textbook costs vary by program and are made available at the time of registration. These materials are made available for purchase through one of Saint Mary’s Bookstores. Students should budget between $600 and $800 per semester for textbooks and course materials.
High School Pathways Programs (Price per credit)
PACC $100
PSEO $216
Catholic Virtual Academy $216
*Additional Fee for Residence Halls
Village Apartments and Gilmore Creek Hall $200
Pines, Brother William Hall, Hillside Hall, La Salle Hall, and Brother Leopold Hall Doubles $400
Brother Leopold Hall Singles and All Apartments, including Saint Yons $600

Course Fees

  • Course Fee
    AR103 $75
    AR104 $75
    AR122 $50
    AR203 $75
    AR211 $75
    AR288 $50
    AR460 $50
    AR260 $4,300
    B210 $75
    B221 $75
    B223 $75
    B254 $75
    B261 $75
    B271 $75
    B301 $75
    B304 $75
    B305 $75
    B310 $75
    B311 $75
    B313 $75
    B323 $75
    B365 $4,400
    B409 $75
    B412 $75
    B434 $75
    B435 $75
    B476 $75
    B490 $75
    B498 $500
    BU352 $25
    BU420 $80
    BU452 $45
    C110 $75
    C133 $75
    C144 $75
    C151 $75
    C323 $75
    C326 $75
    C331 $75
    C332 $75
    C341 $75
    C409 $75
    C412 $75
    C441 $75
    C446 $75
    C451 $75
    ED480 $500
    INT499 $200
    LH410 $200
    MUE111 $10
    MUE200 $10
    N260 $250
    N345 $250
    N355 $250
    N365 $250
    N375 $250
    N385 $250
    N395 $250
    N445 $250
    N450 $250
    N455 $250
    N460 $250
    N485 $250
    N499 $250
    P202 $75
    P212 $75
    PE132 $125

  • Course Fee
    AR103 $75
    AR104 $75
    AR122 $50
    AR203 $75
    AR211 $75
    AR260 $4,300
    AR288 $50
    AR460 $50
    B210 $75
    B221 $75
    B223 $75
    B254 $75
    B261 $75
    B271 $75
    B301 $75
    B304 $75
    B305 $75
    B310 $75
    B311 $75
    B313 $75
    B323 $75
    B365 $4,400
    B409 $75
    B412 $75
    B434 $75
    B435 $75
    B476 $75
    B490 $75
    B498 $500
    BU352 $25
    BU420 $80
    BU452 $45
    C110 $75
    C133 $75
    C144 $75
    C151 $75
    C323 $75
    C326 $75
    C331 $75
    C332 $75
    C341 $75
    C409 $75
    C446 $75
    C451 $75
    CS362 $75
    ED480 $500
    MUE111 $10
    MUE200 $10
    N260 $250
    N345 $250
    N355 $250
    N365 $250
    N375 $250
    N385 $250
    N395 $250
    N445 $250
    N460 $250
    N485 $250
    N499 $250
    P202 $75
    P212 $75
    PE132 $125

Past Tuition and Fees

  • Tuition*: $42,500
    Housing**: $6,000
    Food: $4,720
    Activity fee: $180
    Technology fee: $400
    Laundry fee: $80

    * The 2023-24 tuition for the PA program is $46,750.

    ** Additional fee for the following residences:

    • Residencia Santiago, Gilmore Creek Hall $200
    • Bishops Hall, Saint Yon’s Hall, Brother William Hall, Hillside Hall, La Salle Hall, and Brother Leopold Hall Doubles $400
    • Brother Leopold Hall Singles and All Apts. $600

    Additional Fees (if applicable)

    Per credit instruction: $1,420
    Per credit audit: $720
    Foreign study fee:
    London: $1,000
    all others: $1,000
    Commencement fee: $200
    Late registration per class (after drop/add period): $50
    NSF/Returned check or ACH: $20

  • Tuition*: $40,520
    Housing**: $5,720
    Food: $4,500
    Activity fee: $170
    Technology fee: $380
    Laundry fee: $80

    * The 2021-22 tuition for the PA program is $44,560.

    ** Additional fee for the following residences:

    • Residencia Santiago, Gilmore Creek Hall $200
    • Bishops Hall, Saint Yon’s Hall, Brother William Hall, Hillside Hall, La Salle Hall, and Brother Leopold Hall Doubles $400
    • Brother Leopold Hall Singles and All Apts. $600

    Additional Fees (if applicable)

    Per credit instruction: $1,350
    Per credit audit: $680
    Foreign study fee: $700
    London: TBD
    all others: $650
    Commencement fee: $190
    Late registration per class (after drop/add period): $50
    NSF/Returned check or ACH: $20

Deposit

New students who have been admitted are asked to confirm their attendance by sending a $300 non-refundable deposit to the university. Returning students must pay a $250 housing deposit prior to housing registration. This deposit is credited to the student’s account.

Billing and Payment Information for Undergraduate Students

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