The 2026-2027 tuition and fee rates are in effect from Aug. 1, 2026, until July 31, 2027.
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Undergraduate
| Undergraduate Tuition (Full-time, 12-18 credit hours) | $19,202 per semester |
| Combined Five-year Joint Program (Undergraduate/Graduate, 12-18 credit hours) | $19,202 per semester |
| Undergraduate Tuition (1-11 credit hours, over 8 hours) | $1,188 per credit hour |
| Undergraduate Summer Tuition | $1,188 per credit hour |
| Post-Baccalaureate Certificate for Teaching in Catholic Schools (includes tuition and required fees) | $6,000 |
- Fixed rate includes tuition and required fees.
Undergraduate Tuition Rates
| Academic Assessment Fee | $50 per semester |
- The 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 (Greater than 11 hours) | $468 |
| Student Services Fee (Less than 12 hours) | $234 |
| Student Services Fee (Summer greater than 11 hours) | $234 |
| Student Services Fee (Summer less than 12 hours) | $117 |
- The 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- or off-campus).
| Information Services Fee (Greater than 11 hours) | $209 |
| Information Services Fee (Less than 12 hours) | $105 |
| Information Services Fee (Summer greater than 11 hours) | $105 |
| Information Services Fee (Summer less than 12 hours) | $53 |
- 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- or off-campus). Full details are available on Gateway.
| Study Abroad Grant Fund Fee (Greater than 11 hours) | $12 |
- The 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.
REQUIRED Administrative Fees
| Bookstore | Fee |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Bookstore Charge (Greater than 11 hours) | $650 |
| Undergraduate Bookstore Charge (Less than 12 hours) | $300 |
Undergraduate Bookstore Fee
Graduate and Ph.D.
| Graduate Tuition | $1,201 per credit hour |
| Graduate Ph.D. Tuition | $1,201 per credit hour |
Graduate and Ph.D. Tuition Rates
| Academic Assessment Fee | $50 per semester |
- The 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 (Greater than 11 hours) | $468 |
| Student Services Fee (Less than 12 hours) | $234 |
| Student Services Fee (Summer greater than 11 hours) | $234 |
| Student Services Fee (Summer less than 12 hours) | $117 |
- The 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- or off-campus).
| Information Services Fee (Greater than 11 hours) | $209 |
| Information Services Fee (Less than 12 hours) | $105 |
| Information Services Fee (Summer greater than 11 hours) | $105 |
| Information Services Fee (Summer less than 12 hours) | $53 |
- 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- or off-campus). Full details are available on Gateway.
REQUIRED Administrative Fees
| Dual Credit Teaching in English Literature and Language (Includes tuition and required fees) | $12,000 |
| Dual Credit Teaching in U.S. History(Includes tuition and required fees) | $12,000 |
| Dual Credit Teaching in Psychology(Includes tuition and required fees) | $12,000 |
- Fixed Rate includes tuition and required fees.
Graduate Certificate Programs
Course Fees
Undergraduate and Graduate Course Fees cover course-specific items, including supplies, materials, consumables, software and learning resources.
| Course | Fee |
|---|---|
| AE 3381 | $20 |
| AE 3385, AE 6385 | $30 |
Assessment and Evaluation
| Course(s) | Fee |
|---|---|
| AR 1300, AR 1302, AR 1331, AR 1391, AR 2361, AR 2362, AR 3341, AR 3381, AR 4191, AR 4291, AR 4391 and AR 4691 | $20 |
| AR 3392 | $30 |
| AR 1301 and AR 2301 | $40 |
| AR 3392 | $30 |
| AR 1311 and AR 1312, AR 1331 and AR 3351 | $50 |
| AR 2321 and AR 4322 | $70 |
Art
| Course(s) | Fee |
|---|---|
| BIO 3411 and BIO 4411 | $150 |
Bioinformatics
| Course(s) | Fee |
|---|---|
| BIO 1301 and BIO 1302 | $75 |
| All other Biology Lab Courses | $150 |
| Waste Disposal Fee (Biology, Chemistry and Engineering students) | $25 |
- Waste Disposal Fee: 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.
Biology
| Course(s) | Fee |
|---|---|
| BL 3330 (Preceptorship) | $60 |
| BL 3002 – DAT (Fall Only) | $900 |
| BL 3000 – MCAT | $1,200 |
Biological Sciences
| Course(s) | Fee |
|---|---|
| CH 1401,CH 1402 | $55 |
| All other Chemistry Lab Courses | $75 |
| Waste Disposal Fee (Biology, Chemistry and Engineering students) | $25 |
- Waste Disposal Fee: 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.
Chemistry
| Course(s) | Fee |
|---|---|
| CM 3322, CM 3323, CM 3360 and CM 4300 CM 4360, CM 4363, CM 4362, CM 4366 and CM 4380 |
$50 |
Communication Studies
| Course(s) | Fee |
|---|---|
| Computer Science Major (Per semester) | $30 |
| CS 6361, CS 6362, CS 6363 and CS 6364 | $40 |
Computer Science
| Course(s) | Fee |
|---|---|
| CN 6321, CN 6323 and CN 6341 | $25 |
Counseling
| Course(s) | Fee |
|---|---|
| CJ 3330 | $20 |
Criminal Justice
| Course(s) | Fee |
|---|---|
| CR 3330 | $20 |
| CR 3338 | $75 |
Criminology
| Course(s) | Fee |
|---|---|
| DM 1311 | $7 |
| DM 3161, DM 3331, DM 3381, DM 4191 and DM 4362 | $12 |
| DM 1302 DM 2352 | $20 |
Drama
| Course(s) | Fee |
|---|---|
| ES 1100, ES 1300, ES1303, ES 1373, ES 2120, ES 2150, ES 2320, ES 2325, ES 2330, ES 3325, ES 3340, ES 3360, ES 3365, ES 3400, ES 4400 and ES 4325 | $50 |
| ES 2345, ES 3330 and ES 3335 | $60 |
Earth/Environmental Science
| Course(s) | Fee |
|---|---|
| ED 3301, ED 3302, ED 3316, ED 3321, ED 3340, ED 3341, ED 3355, ED 3361 and ED 4351 | $45 |
| ED 3350, ED 3351, ED 3362, ED 463 and ED 4689 | $65 |
Education
| Course(s) | Fee |
|---|---|
| Engineering Major (Per semester) | $200 |
| Waste Disposal Fee (Biology, Chemistry and Engineering students) | $25 |
- Waste Disposal Fee: 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.
Engineering
| Course(s) | Fee |
|---|---|
| EX 3401 | $200 |
| EX 4404, EX 4408 | $500 |
Exercise Sport Science
| Course(s) | Fee |
|---|---|
| FSC 3401, FSC 3420, FSC 3442, FSC 3450, FSC 4410 and FSC 4420 | $150 |
Forensic Science
| Course(s) | Fee |
|---|---|
| HU 3000 | TBD |
Humanities/LSAT
| Course(s) | Fee |
|---|---|
| IO 6381 | $30 |
| IO 6383 | $18 |
Institutional Organization
| Course(s) | Fee |
|---|---|
| IO 6383 | $18 |
| IO 6381 | $30 |
I/O Psychology
| Course(s) | Fee |
|---|---|
| Jump Start Program Fee | $750 |
Jump Start Program
| Course(s) | Fee |
|---|---|
| Modern Language: Arabic, French, German, Mandarin Chinese, Portuguse, Russian and Spanish levels 1331, 1312, 2312 and 3331W | $30 |
| Spanish Upper Division Courses | $30 |
Language
| Course(s) | Fee |
|---|---|
| Music 1301 (Classical Guitar and Piano) | $100 |
| Music 1301 (Private Lessons) | $1,188 |
Music
| Course(s) | Fee |
|---|---|
| Skills/ Simulation Lab Fee | $75 |
| Clinical Placement Fee | $40 |
| Learning Resources | $750 |
| Liability Insurance | $10 |
Nursing
| Course(s) | Fee |
|---|---|
| PY 1401, PY 1402, PY 1404, PY 2404, PY 3101 and PY 3102 | $50 |
| PY 3113 and PY 3114 | $50 |
Physics
| Course(s) | Fee |
|---|---|
| PO 3378 | $275 |
Political Science
| Course(s) | Fee |
|---|---|
| PS 3381 | $20 |
| PS 3383W, PS 3385 and PS 6381 | $30 |
| PS 6321, PS 6322, PS 7331 and PS 7332 | $15 |
| PS 6383 | $18 |
| PS 7391, PS 7392 | $35 |
Psychology
| Course(s) | Fee |
|---|---|
| ST 3330/4330 | $150 |
| ST 3000/GRE | $725 |
| Waste Disposal Fee (Biology, Chemistry and Engineering students) | $25 |
- Waste Disposal Fee: 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.
Science, Engineering and Technology
| Course(s) | Fee |
|---|---|
| Sociology 4383W | $20 |
| Sociology 3381 | $30 |
Sociology
| Course(s) | Fee |
|---|---|
| Speech 3361W | $0 |
Speech
Other Fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Late Registration Fee (billed after 6th class day) | $150 per semester |
| ID Card Fee (new ID replacement ID) | $10 |
| Late Payment Fee | $200 per semester |
| Returned Check Fee | $50 per occurence |
| Stop Payment Fee | $50 per occurence |
| New Student Orientation (undergraduate:New and Transfer) Fee | $250 (first semester only) |
| Installment Plan Late Payment Fee | $50 |
| Official Transcript Fee | $10 |
| Unofficial Transcript (Avaliable via Gateway) Fee | $0 |
| Maintaining Matriculation Fee (Plus Student Services Fee and Information Services Fee) | $25 |
Other Fees
| Health Insurance Rates | TBA |
Health Insurance Rates
| Residential Student Meal Plan Options | Cost per semester (Includes tax) |
|---|---|
| Rattler 7 Meal Plan | $2,718 |
| Rattler 5 Meal Plan | $2,384 |
| Commuter Student Meal Plan Options | Cost per semester (Includes tax) |
| Value Meal Plan 55 | $635 |
| MPV3 | $463 |
| Dining Dollar Plan | $583 |
| Summer Student Meal Plan Option | Cost per semester (Includes tax) |
| Summer Meal Plan | $685 |
Meal Plan Rates
| Semester | Fee |
|---|---|
| New permits issued in the fall semester (effective August 2026 to August 2027) | $135 |
| New permits issued in the spring semester (effective January 2027 to August 2027) | $90 |
| New permits issued in the summer term (effective May 2027 to August 2027) | $45 |
- Parking permit charges will be assessed during the term in which students receive the permit.
Parking
| Residence Hall | Bath Style | Single | Double |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bordeaux | Private | $4,830 | |
| Chaminade | Suite | $4,345 | |
| Cremer | Private | $4,830 | $3,864 |
| Dougherty | Suite | $4,345 | $3,864 |
| Founders | Suite/Private | $4,777 | $4,154 |
| Leies | Private | $3,864 | |
| Lourdes | Private | $3,864 | |
| Marian | Suite | $4,345 | $3,864 |
| Périgueux | Suite | $4,619 | |
| Treadaway | Common | $3,229 | |
| Summer Housing Per Session (Périgueux and Chaminade) | Suite | $715 | |
| Maymester (All Halls) | $290 |
- Visit the Living on Campus section for more information about housing options.