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Tuition and Fees

Undergraduate Tuition, Room, Board, 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.

Undergraduate Financial Aid & Scholarships

2024-2025 Tuition and Fees
Full-Time Cost – Fall and Spring 2024-2025
Semester Year
Tuition – Full-Time (12-18 credits per semester) $22,200 $44,400
Activity Fee $180
Technology Fee $420
Laundry Fee $80
Room* $3,135 $6,270
Board $2,465 $4,930
*PA Program Tuition $24,425 $48,850

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 2024-2025
Tuition – Part-Time (less than 12 credits) $1,480 per credit $8,880 per 6 credits
Activity Fee $180
Technology Fee $420
Laundry Fee $80
Other Costs
Audit Fee (taking a course for no credit) $750 per credit
Instruction Fee $1,480 per credit
Commencement Fee $200
Foreign Study Fee
     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
Residencia Santiago Miller, Gilmore Creek $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

Past Tuition and Fees

  • Tuition*: $42,500
    Room**: $6,000
    Board: $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
    Room**: $5,720
    Board: $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

  • Tuition*: $38,780
    Room**: $5,550
    Board: $4,370
    Activity fee: $170
    Technology fee: $380
    Laundry fee: $80

    * The 2021-22 tuition for the PA program is $42,640.

    ** Additional fee for the following residences:

    • Village Apts., 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: $1,290
    Per credit audit: $650
    Foreign study fee:
    London: TBD
    all others: $650
    Commencement fee: $190
    Late registration per class (after drop/add period): $50
    NSF/Returned check or ACH: $20

  • Tuition*: $37,650
    Room**: $5,390
    Board: $4,240
    Activity fee: $170
    Technology fee: $380
    Laundry fee: $80

    * The 2020-21 tuition for the PA program is $41,400.

    ** Additional fee for the following residences:

    • Village Apts., 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 $1,250

    Per credit audit $630

    Foreign study fee:
    London $1,480
    All others $670

    Commencement fee $190
    (2019-2020 graduates)

    Late registration (per class) $50
    (after add/drop period)

    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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