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.

2025-2026 Estimated Yearly Expenses*

Full Time Students (12 semester-hours or more)
*Tuition Overload Fee, Undergrad>19 credits – are $350 for In State and DC Residents $475 for Out of State

Direct Costs	Maryland Resident		Non-Maryland Resident
	On-Campus	Commuter	D.C. Resident	Non-Resident
Tuition	$12,480	$12,480	$22,480	$29,038
Fees¹	$3,206	$3,206	$3,206	$3,206
Housing**	$8,916	n/a	$8,916	$8,916
Meals***	$6,786	n/a	$6,786	$6,786
Billable Charges to SMCM	$31,388	$15,686	$41,388	$47,946

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:	$8,916
Dorm triple/quad:	$8,916
Dorm single:	$10,086
Suite double:	$9,546
Apartment single:	$10,700
Apartment double:	$10,538
Townhouse:	$10,922

2025-2026 Meal Plan Costs

Plan Type	Cost Per Year
Silver Plan (24 Guest Passes + $400 Dining Dollars)	$6,786
Gold Plan (40 Guest Passes + $600 Dining Dollars)	$7,062
Platinum Plan (64 Guest Passes + $800 Dining Dollars)	$7,340
250 Meal Plan (250 meals + $600 Dining Dollars)	$4,670
150 Meal Plan (150 meals + $600 Dining Dollars)	$3,454
Flex Plan (20 meals + $800 Dining Dollars)	$1,464

Tuition and Other Costs of Attendance

2025-2026 Estimated Yearly Expenses*

Housing Costs

2025-2026 Meal Plan Costs

Past Tuition and Fees