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Tuition and Fees

Tuition and Other Costs of Attendance

To help everyone meet the costs of a St. Mary’s College education, families receive individual attention in both the admissions and financial aid processes. Contact the financial aid department to help plan for tuition costs.

2024-2025 Estimated Yearly Expenses*

Full Time Students (12 semester-hours or more)
*Tuition Overload Fee, Undergrad>19 credits – are $300 for In State and DC Residents $450 for Out of State

Maryland Resident Non-Maryland Resident
Direct Costs On-Campus Commuter D.C. Resident Non-Resident
Tuition $12,116 $12,116 $22,116 $28,192
Fees¹ $3,120 $3,120 $3,120 $3,120
Housing** $8,656 n/a $8,656 $8,656
Meals*** $6,588 n/a $6,588 $6,588
Billable Charges to SMCM $29,444 $15,180 $38,991 $45,067

¹Fees support a variety of programs including campus facilities, special events (for example, lectures and fine arts programs), and student activities.
*The Trustees reserve the right to adjust the rates should that prove necessary.
**Housing- based on traditional housing
***Meals- based on Silver Plan

Housing Costs

Room Type Cost Per Year
Dorm double: $8,656
Dorm triple/quad: $8,656
Dorm single: $9,792
Suite double: $9,268
Apartment single: $10,388
Apartment double: $10,232
Townhouse: $10,604

2024-2025 Meal Plan Costs

Plan Type Cost Per Year
Silver Plan (24 Guest Passes + $400 Dining Dollars) $6,588
Gold Plan (40 Guest Passes + $600 Dining Dollars) $6,856
Platinum Plan (64 Guest Passes + $800 Dining Dollars) $7,126
250 Meal Plan (250 meals + $600 Dining Dollars) $4,534
150 Meal Plan (150 meals + $600 Dining Dollars) $3,354
Flex Plan (20 meals + $800 Dining Dollars) $1,422

Past Tuition and Fees