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At Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, we’re committed to transparency — giving you the clear, straightforward information you need to make confident decisions about your future.
Below, you’ll find a detailed breakdown of costs for incoming first-year undergraduate students for the 2025–26 academic year.
Cost of Attendance (2025–26)
| Category | Description | Cost | Annual / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-Time Students (12-18 credits per semester) | |||
| Tuition | Per semester | $22,980 | $45,960 / year |
| Housing* | Standard room | $3,245 | $6,490 / year |
| Food | Meal plan | $2,550 | $5,100 / year |
| Activity Fee | — | — | $190 / year |
| Technology Fee | — | — | $430 / year |
| Laundry Fee | — | — | $80 / year |
| Loan Fees** | If loans used | — | $46 |
| Part-Time Students (Less than 12 credits) | |||
| Tuition | $1,530 per credit | $1,530 | $9,180 for 6 credits |
| Activity Fee | — | — | $190 / year |
| Technology Fee | — | — | $430 / year |
| Laundry Fee | — | — | $80 / year |
| Other Costs | |||
| Audit Fee | Non-credit course | $750 | Per credit |
| Instruction Fee | Extra coursework | $1,530 | Per credit |
| Commencement Fee | Graduation | $200 | One-time |
| Foreign Study Fee | London / Other locations | $1,050 | Per trip |
| Late Registration | Missed deadline | $50 | Per instance |
| NSF / Returned Payment | Check or ACH | $20 | Per return |
| Textbooks*** | Materials not included in tuition | — | $600–$800 per semester |
| High School Pathways (Per Credit) | |||
| PACC | Program for advanced college credit | $100 | Per credit |
| PSEO | Postsecondary enrollment option | $216 | Per credit |
| Catholic Virtual Academy | Online course option | $216 | Per credit |
| Additional Fees for Residence Halls | |||
| Village Apts / Gilmore Creek | Additional charge | $200 | Per year |
| Bishops, Brother William, etc. (Doubles) | Additional charge | $400 | Per year |
| Leopold (Singles), apartments, etc. | Additional charge | $600 | Per year |
* Housing costs may vary by building or room type.
** Loan fees apply only to students using loans with origination fees and are not charged directly by the school.
*** 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.
Past Tuition and Fees
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
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
Financial Aid and Scholarships
We’re committed to making education accessible.
- 100% of our undergraduates receive Merit-based scholarships that are automatically considered upon application.
- Need-based aid — including grants, work-study, and loans — is available to eligible students.
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“Coming from a background where my family has struggled with money, it’s comforting knowing I’m not going to be in debt in my future. With the Cardinal Promise, I feel supported. I feel like stress has been lifted off of my shoulders. ”
– Diego Giles-Quiroz, Class of 2026
Important Dates
Saint Mary’s FAFSA Code: 002380
- Oct. 1 - FAFSA Available
- Jan. 15 - Financial Aid Offers Begin
- May 1 - Enrollment Deposit Deadline
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