St. Mary's University 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$34,564

Cost of attendance at St. Mary's University in 2022 for students from Texas.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average	$7,907
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$34,564

Cost of attendance at St. Mary's University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average	$17,011
National average	$30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at St. Mary's University was $17,899. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at St. Mary's University

St. Mary's University net price calculator

$17,899

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Texas and nationwide.

Texas's average	$10,664
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of St. Mary's University for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$17,899	$928 (5%)	$14,918	$15,327	$18,475	$18,519	$21,033
2021	$18,827	$701 (4%)	$15,654	$16,585	$20,079	$21,259	$22,706
2020	$19,528	$1,415 (8%)	$15,338	$17,581	$20,360	$21,960	$23,475
2019	$18,113	$307 (2%)	$15,536	$16,948	$18,378	$19,530	$21,656
2018	$17,806	$949 (6%)	$14,412	$14,712	$18,437	$21,518	$23,578
2017	$16,857	$307 (2%)	$13,710	$15,012	$17,474	$22,099	$22,914
2016	$17,164	$65	$15,361	$15,901	$17,221	$21,688	$24,085
2015	$17,229	$1,599 (8%)	$16,557	$16,635	$17,838	$21,024	$23,246
2014	$18,828	--	$16,667	$16,688	$20,712	$22,134	$24,180

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of St. Mary's University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$42,864	$844 (2%)	$34,564	$7,000	$1,300
2021	$42,020	$1,580 (4%)	$33,720	$7,000	$1,300
2020	$40,440	$1,490 (4%)	$32,140	$7,000	$1,300
2019	$38,950	$1,350 (4%)	$30,650	$7,000	$1,300
2018	$37,600	$1,100 (3%)	$29,300	$7,000	$1,300
2017	$36,500	$1,040 (3%)	$28,200	$7,000	$1,300
2016	$35,460	$974 (3%)	$27,160	$7,000	$1,300
2015	$34,486	$998 (3%)	$26,186	$7,000	$1,300
2014	$33,488	$1,562 (5%)	$25,188	$7,000	$1,300
2013	$31,926	--	$24,226	$6,400	$1,300

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does St. Mary's University provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 1,560 dormitories available to its students at $7,070 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at St. Mary's University is $786 per month.
Does St. Mary's University provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at St. Mary's University for one academic year is $4,086, which works out to $454 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: St. Mary's University estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,300.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, St. Mary's University estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $3,100

If living off-campus, with family: $3,000

If living off-campus, not with family: $3,000
How much is St. Mary's University application fees?: St. Mary's University does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: St. Mary's University offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

St. Mary's University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$1,035	$1,038
For out-of-state students	$1,035	$1,038

Housing and Meal

St. Mary's University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at St. Mary's University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$4,086	$7,070	N/A	0	1,560
2021	$4,530	$7,520	N/A	0	1,546
2020	$4,390	$7,370	N/A	0	1,546
2019	$4,260	$7,020	N/A	0	1,516
2018	$4,100	$6,690	N/A	0	1,523
2017	$3,980	$5,810	N/A	21	1,386
2016	$3,850	$5,528	N/A	0	1,454

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by St. Mary's University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Offered

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