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At St. Mary’s University, our tuition and fees are priced below the average for top-rated independent regional universities.
The Estimated Cost of Attendance, also referred to as the student budget, is our best approximation of what each student at St. Mary’s will need each year. A standard student budget is assigned to every enrolled student. It is important to keep in mind that more than 90 percent of our incoming freshmen receive some sort of financial aid.
| Resident | Commuter | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $35,144 | $35,144 |
| Fees | $1,098 | $1,098 |
| Housing | $7,356 | $2,500 |
| Food | $4,364 | $1,500 |
| Books | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| Personal | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Transportation | $1,100 | $1,000 |
| Total | $52,362 | $44,542 |
| Resident | Commuter | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $34,154 | $34,154 |
| Fees | $1,072 | $1,072 |
| Room | $7,212 | $2,500 |
| Board | $4,236 | $1,500 |
| Books | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| Personal | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Transportation | $1,100 | $1,000 |
| Total | $51,074 | $43,526 |
Note that these annual costs are estimates. St. Mary’s University charges tuition and fees on a semester basis, not annually. Find more information here about tuition and costs including a breakdown of fees. The cost of attending St. Mary’s varies from student to student and is determined by factors such as selections for housing, course fees and meal plans.
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When considering graduate school, you have a lot of options. Our costs are competitive, and you’ll receive an outstanding education. The estimated cost of attendance is our best approximation of what each student at St. Mary’s will need to cover direct and indirect expenses. A standard student budget is assigned to every enrolled student.
| Living On or Off Campus | |
|---|---|
| Tuition (9 hours/term) and Fees | $20,996 |
| Housing | $9,500 |
| Food | $4,830 |
| Books | $1,300 |
| Personal | $3,100 |
| Transportation | $2,568 |
| Total | $42,294 |
| Living On or Off Campus | |
|---|---|
| Tuition (9 hours/term) and Fees | $20,412 |
| Room | $9,500 |
| Board | $4,830 |
| Books | $1,300 |
| Personal | $3,100 |
| Transportation | $2,568 |
| Total | $41,710 |
Note that these annual costs are estimates. St. Mary’s University charges tuition and fees on a semester basis, not annually.