from Michael McMahon, Vice President for Enrollment Management
Faculty and staff,
We wanted to share the following communication about tuition, which is being shared with students in the TODAY newsletter on February 14 and also in an email to undergraduate parents.
Students,
We wanted to give you as much advance notice as possible regarding tuition costs for the upcoming 2024-25 academic year. In order to maintain the quality of our academic programs and services to you, Saint Mary’s Board of Trustees has approved a modest increase in tuition at both the undergraduate level and Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs (SGPP). This increase, similar to other quality colleges and universities, helps mitigate the effects of the current inflation rate on university expenses.
Please know that we do significant planning and take into consideration the investments required to continue to deliver a high-quality education to you and your fellow students. The tuition and fees structure for the new academic year are as follows.
Undergraduate College
Tuition and board charges will increase by 4.5% for next year for the Winona Campus undergraduate College. A few other fees will increase slightly including the activity, technology, and foreign study fees.
With the new increase, tuition will be $44,400, an increase of $1,900, and tuition and fees will total $45,080. Room and board charges will be $11,200. The tuition for our PA program will be $48,850.
We, along with the Board of Trustees, understand the significant investment you are making in your future and know that increases can, at times, be challenging for students and their families to manage. Know that we are fully committed to keeping tuition costs both reasonable and competitive and that we believe wholeheartedly that your lifelong return on investment on a Saint Mary’s education is one of the best decisions you will make for your future.
Saint Mary’s remains focused on providing a quality education at a great value. Within the range of schools in our competitive set, Saint Mary’s remains the second lowest in terms of comprehensive fees among private institutions in Minnesota. Our value continues to compare favorably when reviewing tuition and fees at other private institutions in Minnesota.
Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs
At the graduate level, tuition rates per credit will increase by an average of 1.8%, with individual program increases ranging between 0% and 4.1%, beginning in summer 2024. The individual program rates are detailed online.
As part of our Lasallian Catholic mission, we remain committed to providing all of our students with a quality education that is accessible and focused on outcomes. Thank you for being a valued member of the Saint Mary’s community. Our best wishes to you for a successful spring semester and throughout your studies with us.
Current and new fees have been updated on the following webpages:
