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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.

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
Housing* $3,135 $6,270
Food $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

Course Fees

  • Course Fee
    AR 103 75
    AR 104 75
    AR 122 50
    AR 203 75
    AR 211 75
    AR 260 4300
    AR 288 50
    AR 460 50
    B 210 75
    B 221 75
    B 223 75
    B 254 75
    B 261 75
    B 271 75
    B 301 75
    B 304 75
    B 305< 75
    B 310 75
    B 311 75
    B 313 75
    B 323 75
    B 365 4400
    B 409 75
    412 75
    B 434 75
    B 435 75
    B 476 75
    B 490 75
    B 498 500
    BU 352 25
    BU 420 80
    BU 452 45
    C 110 75
    C 133 75
    C 144 75
    C 151 75
    C 323 75
    C 326 75
    C 331 75
    C 332 75
    C 341 75
    C 409 75
    C 446 75
    C 451 75
    CS 362 75
    ED 480 200
    ED 480 500
    MUE 111 10
    MUE 200 10
    N 260 250
    N 345 250
    N 355 250
    N 365 250
    N 375 250
    N 385 250;
    N 395 250
    N 445 250
    N 460 250
    N 485 250
    N 499 250
    P 202 75
    P 212 75
    PE 132 125

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

The Business Office manages the billing and payment of tuition and fees. Learn more about payment methods and payment plans.