Tuition
| Undergraduate Tuition (full-time, 12-18 credit hours) | $15,585 per semester |
| Combined Five-year Program (undergraduate/graduate, 12-18 credit hours) | $15,585 per semester |
| Undergraduate Tuition (1 to 11 credit hours/credit hours greater than 18) | $970 per credit hour |
| Undergraduate Wintermester Tuition (3 credit hour course) | $1,940 per course |
| Undergraduate Wintermester Tuition (4 credit hour course) | $2,910 per course |
| Undergraduate Summer Tuition | $970 per credit hour |
| Graduate Tuition | $980 per credit hour |
| Graduate Ph.D. Tuition | $980 per credit hour |
| Certificate in Business Intelligence (includes tuition, required fees and program supplies) | $10,000* |
| Dual Credit Teaching – English Literature and Language (includes tuition, required fees and program supplies) | $12,000* |
*Currently not eligible to receive federal financial assistance.
Fees
| Academic Assessment Fee* (undergraduate, graduate) |
$35 per semester |
| Student Activity Fee** (undergraduate, > 11 hours) |
$340 per semester |
| Student Activity Fee** (undergraduate, < 12 hours) |
$175 per semester |
| Student Activity Fee** (law, graduate, Ph.D. students, > 8 hours) |
$340 per semester |
| Student Activity Fee** (law, graduate, Ph.D. students, < 9 hours) |
$175 per semester |
| Summer Student Activity Fee** (undergraduate, > 11 hours) |
$170 |
| Summer Student Activity Fee** (undergraduate, < 12 hours) |
$84 |
| Summer Student Activity Fee** (law, graduate, Ph.D. students, > 2 hours) |
$170 |
| Summer Student Activity Fee** (law, graduate, Ph.D. students, < 3 hours) |
$84 |
| Study Abroad Grant Fund Fee*** (undergraduate, full-time, > 11 hours) |
$10 per semester |
| Information Services Fee**** (undergraduate, > 11 hours) |
$100 per semester |
| Information Services Fee**** (undergraduate, < 12 hours) |
$50 per semester |
| Information Services Fee**** (law, graduate, Ph.D. students, > 8 hours) |
$100 per semester |
| Information Services Fee**** (law, graduate, Ph.D. students, < 9 hours) |
$50 per semester |
| Summer Information Services Fee**** (undergraduate, > 11 hours) |
$50 |
| Summer Information Services Fee**** (undergraduate, < 12 hours) |
$25 |
| Summer Information Services Fee**** (law, graduate, Ph.D. students, > 2 hours) |
$50 |
| Summer Information Services Fee**** (law, graduate, Ph.D. students, < 3 hours) |
$25 |
*Academic Assessment Fee is for standardized tests and survey instruments, individual student assessment in the academic major, and assessment instruments used for academic and career advising.
**Student Activity Fee partially supports a wide variety of professional services and organizations available to all St. Mary’s students. These include: Student Health Center, Student Psychological and Testing Services, Career Services, the Dean of Students and Student Life, Campus Recreation and the following student organizations: Student Government Association, Student Bar Association, The Rattler student newspaper, and the University Programming Council. Students receive free admission to athletic events (other than conference playoffs) and most concerts, lectures and drama productions. This fee is charged to undergraduate, graduate, law and Ph.D. students at the rates indicated above.
***Study Abroad Grant Fee is used to provide financial support for undergraduate students seeking to participate in a variety of study abroad experiences to include semester programs, international immersion programs, and international business, government, and non-government organization internships.
****The Information Services Fee supports a wide variety of services provided to all St. Mary’s students. These services include but are not limited to bandwidth, wifi, infrastructure upgrades, student printing, information security systems, library databases, research journals, Canvas system components and classroom technology upgrades. The fee applies to all students regardless of instructional method (on campus or off campus). Full details can be found on Gateway.
Course Fees
| Art 1301, 1302, 1311 | $20 |
| Art 2361, 2362 | $10 |
| Art (all other courses) | $20 |
| Bioinformatics 3411, 4411, 4412 | $150 |
| Biology 1301, 1302 | $75 |
| Biology (all other lab courses) | $150 |
| Biology 3330 (Preceptorship) | $60 |
| Chemistry 1401, 1402 | $55 |
| Chemistry (all other lab courses) | $75 |
| Computer Science Major (per semester) | $30 |
| Computer Science 6361, 6362, 6363, 6364 | $40 |
| Criminology 3338 | $75 |
| Criminal Justice 3330 | $20 |
| Criminology 3330 | $60 |
| DAT Preparatory Course (fall only) | $1,200 |
| Drama 1311 | $7 |
| Drama 3161, 3331, 3381, 4191, 4362 | $12 |
| Drama 1302, 2352 | $20 |
| Earth Science 1300, 1303, 1304, 1373, 3303 (field trips) | $50 |
| Earth Science 1100 (lab) | $50 |
| Earth Science 2325, 2330, 3360, 3335, 3340, 3365 | $50 |
| Earth Science 3325 | $50 |
| Education 3321W, 3341W, 3350W, 3361, 3362W | $25 |
| Education 3345W, 4351 | $12 |
| Education 4639, 4689 (student teaching) | $30 |
| Engineering Major (per semester) | $200 |
| English/Communication Arts or Communication Studies 3322, 3323, 3360, 4300, 4350, 4360, 4361, 4362, 4363, 4364, 4365, 4366 | $50 |
| English/Communication Arts or Communication Studies 1311 | $7 |
| Forensic Science 3401, 4410 | $150 |
| GRE Prep Course Fee (fall only) | $725 |
| Jump Start Program Fee (on-campus) | $925 |
| Jump Start Program Fee (off-campus) | $825 |
| LSAT Review Course Fee (fall only) | $1,050 |
| Modern Languages: Arabic, French, German, Mandarin Chinese, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish 1311, 1312, 2312, 3361W* | $30 |
| MCAT Review Course Fee (fall only) | $1,500 |
| Music (rental of school-owned instruments) | $25 |
| Music (private lessons) | $970 |
| Physics 1401, 1402, 1404, 2404, 3101, 3102 | $50 |
| Physics 3113, 3114 | $50 |
| Physics 3125 | $45 |
| Political Science 3360 (Model Organization of American States sections, Fall only) | $200 |
| Psychology 3381 | $20 |
| Psychology 3383W, 3385* | $30 |
| Science and Technology 3330, 4330 | $150 |
| Sociology 4383W | $20 |
| Sociology 3381 | $30 |
| Waste Disposal Fee (Biology, Chemistry and Engineering students)** | $25 |
Fees are per course, per semester unless otherwise indicated.
**The waste disposal fee applies to students in the Biology, Chemistry and Engineering departments. The fee helps offset costs associated with the proper storage of chemical and biological agents, waste handling, and waste disposal. This is necessary to protect our air and water quality; assure the safety of our students, faculty and staff members; and maintain compliance with applicable safety standards.
Meal plan feesMeal plan fees
Undergraduate residential students are required to select and purchase a meal plan as a part of their Housing Application. Residential students may choose between the Rattler 5 and the Rattler 7 meal plan options.
| Meal Plan | Cost per semester (includes tax) |
|---|---|
| Rattler 5 Meal Plan | $1,930 |
| Rattler 7 Meal Plan | $2,195 |
Graduate, law and commuter students may choose to enroll in a plan, but it is optional. For more information on St. Mary’s Dining Services and descriptions of meal plans visit the Campus Dish.
| Plan | Cost per semester (includes tax) |
|---|---|
| Value Meal Plan 55 | $512 |
| Value Meal Plan 25 | $375 |
| Dining Dollar Plan (400 points) | $471 |
| Plan | Cost per session (includes tax) |
|---|---|
| Dining Dollars Summer Meal Plan (544 points) (optional) | $600 per session |
Housing Fees
| Residence Hall | Bath Style | Single Rate | Double Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adele | Private | $3,855 | |
| Chaminade | Suite | $3,855 | |
| Leies | Private | $3,430 | |
| Treadaway | Community | $2,865 | |
| Founders | Suite/Private | $3,685 | |
| Frederick | Private | $3,430 | |
| Cremer | Private | $3,430 | |
| Dougherty | Suite | $3,430 | |
| Bordeaux | Private | $3,855 | |
| Donohoo | Private | $3,430 | |
| Lourdes | Private | $3,430 | |
| Marian | Suite | $3,430 | |
| Périgueux Hall | Private | $4,095 | |
| Maymester in Treadaway | Community | $250 | |
| Summer Sessions in Treadaway | Community | $600 per session |
Visit the living on campus section for more information about housing options.
General Fees
| Bookstore Accounts | |
|---|---|
| Bookstore Account Charge (undergraduate, > 11 hours) | $650 per semester |
| Bookstore Account Charge (undergraduate, < 12 hours) | $300 per semester |
| Bookstore Account Charge (law, > 8 hours) | $800 per semester |
| Bookstore Account Charge (law, < 9 hours) | $400 per semester |
Bookstore waivers can be requested through the Business Office. Note: We reserve the right to close a bookstore account at any time due to nonpayment and/or lack of financial arrangements with the Business Office.
| Parking Permits | |
|---|---|
| New permits issued in fall semester (effective August 2019 to August 2020) | $135 |
| New permits issued in spring semester (effective January 2020 to August 2020) | $90 |
| New permits issued in summer term (effective May 2020 to August 2020) | $45 |
Note: Parking Permit charges will be assessed during the term in which students receive the permit.
| Domestic student (per semester) | $1,115 |
| International student (per semester) | $1,115 |
| Summer I and II 2020 | $462 |
| Summer II 2020 only | $219 |
*Rates are tentative and subject to change.
For additional information on the St. Mary’s University student health insurance benefit plan enrollment or waiver processes, please visit https://stmarytx.myahpcare.com/.
| Late Registration Fee (after 100% tuition refund period) | $150 per semester |
| ID Card Fee (new ID and replacement ID) | $10 |
| Late Payment Fee | $200 per semester |
| Installment Late Payment Fee | $50 per month |
| Returned Check Fee | $50 per occurrence |
| Stop Payment Fee | $50 per occurrence |
| New Student Orientation (Undergraduate) Fee | $200(first semester only) |
| Maintaining Matriculation (Grad/Ph.D.) Fee | $25 per semester |
| Official Transcript Fee | $10 |
| Unofficial Transcript Available via Gateway Fee | $0 |