The 2020-2021 tuition and fee rates are in effect from Aug. 1, 2020 until July 31, 2021.
Tuition
Undergraduate Tuition (full-time, 12-18 credit hours) | $16,350 per semester |
Combined Five-year program (undergraduate/graduate, 12-18 credit hours) | $16,350 per semester |
Undergraduate Tuition (1-11 credit hours, >18 hours) | $1,010 per credit hour |
Undergraduate Wintermester Tuition (1 – 2 credit hour courses) | $1,010 per credit hour |
Undergraduate Wintermester Tuition (3 credit hour course) | $3,030 – $1,010 grant = $2,020 per course |
Undergraduate Wintermester Tuition (4 credit hour course) | $4,040 – $1,010 grant = $3,030 per course |
Undergraduate Summer Tuition | $1,010 per credit hour |
Graduate Tuition | $1,010 per credit hour |
Graduate Ph.D. Tuition | $1,010 per credit hour |
Graduate Ph.D. Wintermester Tuition | $1,010 per credit hour |
Certificate in Business Intelligence (includes tuition, required fees and program supplies) | $10,000* |
Dual Credit Teaching in English Literature and Language (includes tuition, required fees and program supplies) | $12,000* |
Dual Credit Teaching in United States History (includes tuition, required fees and program supplies) | $12,000* |
*Currently not eligible to receive federal financial assistance.
Fees
Academic Assessment Fee* (undergraduate, graduate) | $40 per semester |
Student Services Fee** (undergraduate, > 11 hours) | $360 per semester |
Student Services Fee** (undergraduate, < 12 hours) | $185 per semester |
Student Services Fee** (law, graduate, Ph.D. students, > 8 hours) | $360 per semester |
Student Services Fee** (law, graduate, Ph.D. students, < 9 hours) | $185 per semester |
Summer Student Services Fee** (undergraduate, > 11 hours) | $180 |
Summer Student Services Fee** (undergraduate, < 12 hours) | $90 |
Summer Student Services Fee** (law, graduate, Ph.D. students, > 2 hours) | $180 |
Summer Student Services Fee** (law, graduate, Ph.D. students, < 3 hours) | $90 |
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 Services Fee partially supports a wide variety of professional services and organizations available to all St. Mary’s students. These include the 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. The fee applies to all students regardless of instructional method (on campus or off campus).
***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
AE 3381 | $20 |
AE 3385 | $30 |
AR 1301, AR 1302, AR 1311 | $20 |
AR 2361, 2362 | $10 |
Art (all other courses) | $20 |
Bioinformatics 3411, 4411, 4412 | $150 |
Biology 1301, BL 1302 | $75 |
Biology (all other lab courses) | $150 |
BL 3330 (Preceptorship) | $60 |
CH 1401, CH 1402 | $55 |
Chemistry (all other lab courses) | $75 |
CM 1311 | $7 |
CM 3322, CM 3323, CM 3360 and CM 4300 | $50 |
CM 4360, CM 4362, CM 4363, CM 4366 | $50 |
Computer Science Major (per semester) | $30 |
Computer Science CS 6361, 6362,6363, 6364 | $40 |
CJ 3330, CR 3330 | $20 |
CR 3338 | $75 |
DAT Review Course Fee (Fall Only) | $900 |
DM 1311 | $7 |
DM 3161, DM 3331, DM 3381, DM 4191, DM 4362 | $12 |
DM 1302, DM 2352 | $20 |
ES 1300, ES 1303, ES 1304, ES 1373, ES 3303 (Field Trips) | $50 |
ES 1100 (Lab) | $50 |
ES 2325, ES 2330, ES 3360, ES 3335, ES 3340, ES 3365 | $50 |
ES 3330 | $60 |
ES 3325 | $50 |
ED 3345, ED 4351 | $12 |
ED 3321, ED 3341, ED 3350, ED 3361, ED 3362 | $25 |
ED 4639, ED 4689 | $55 |
FSC 3401, 4410 | $150 |
Engineering Major (per semester) | $200 |
GRE Prep Course Fee | $550 |
Jump Start Program Fee (On-Campus) | $925 |
Jump Start Program Fee (Off-Campus) | $825 |
LSAT Review Course Fee (Fall Only) | $800 |
Modern Language: Arabic, French, Japanese, Languages, Latin, German, Mandarin Chinese, Portuguese, Korean , Spanish, Greek | $30 |
Spanish Upper Division Courses | $30 |
MCAT Review Course Fee (Fall Only) | $1,200 |
Music 1301 (Classical Guitar, Piano) | $100 |
Music (Private Lessons) | $1,010 |
PY 1401, PY 1402, PY 1404, PY 2404, PY 3101, PY 3102 | $50 |
PY 3113, PY 3114 | $50 |
PY 3125 | $45 |
PO 3360 (for Model Organization of American States (MOAS) sections- Fall only) | $200 |
PS 3381 | $20 |
PS 3383, PS 3385 | $30 |
SC 4383 | $20 |
SC 3381 | $30 |
ST 3330/4330 | $150 |
Waste Disposal Fee (BL, CH, and EG Students)** | $25 |
**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.
General Fees
Meal 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) |
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Rattler 5 | $1,988 |
Rattler 7 | $2,265 |
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.
Meal Plan | Cost per semester (including tax) |
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Value Meal Plan 55 | $529 |
Value Meal Plan 25 | $387 |
Dining Dollar Plan (400 points) | $486 |
Plan | Cost per session (includes tax) |
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Dining Dollars Summer Meal Plan (544 points) (optional) | $600 per session |
Housing Fees
Residence Hall | Bath Style | Single Rate | Double Rate |
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Adele | Private | $3,935 | |
Chaminade | Suite | $3,935 | |
Leies | Private | $3,500 | |
Treadaway | Community | $2,925 | |
Founders | Suite/Private | $3,760 | |
Frederick | Private | $3,500 | |
Cremer | Private | $3,500 | |
Dougherty | Suite | $3,500 | |
Bordeaux | Private | $3,935 | |
Donohoo | Private | $3,500 | |
Lourdes | Private | $3,500 | |
Marian | Suite | $3,500 | |
Périgueux Hall | Private | $4,180 |
Visit the living on campus section for more information about housing options.
Bookstore Fees
Bookstore Account Charge (undergraduate, > 11 credit hours) | $650 per semester |
Bookstore Account Charge (undergraduate, < 12 credit hours) | $300 per semester |
Bookstore Account Charge (law, > 8 credit hours) | $800 per semester |
Bookstore Account Charge (law, < 9 credit 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 Fees
New permits issued in fall semester (effective August 2020 to August 2021) | $135 |
New permits issued in spring semester (effective January 2021 to August 2021) | $95 |
New permits issued in summer term (effective May 2021 to August 2021) | $45 |
Note: Parking Permit charges will be assessed during the term in which students receive the permit.
Health Insurance Fees
Domestic student (per semester) | $1,168 |
International student (per semester) | $1,168 |
Summer I and II 2021 | $396 |
Summer II 2021 only | $173 |
*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/.
Other Fees
Late Registration Fee (after 100% tuition refund period) | $150 per semester |
ID 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 | $225 (first semester only) |
Official Transcript Fee | $10 |
Unofficial Transcript Available via Gateway Fee | $0 |
Maintaining Matriculation Fee (Plus **Student Services Fee and ****Information Services Fee) | $25 |