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.
2026-2027 Estimated Yearly Expenses*
Full Time Students (12 semester-hours or more)
*Tuition Overload Fee, Undergrad>19 credits – are $361 for In State and DC Residents $489 for Out of State
| Direct Costs | Maryland Resident | Non-Maryland Resident | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| On-Campus | Commuter | D.C. Resident | Non-Resident | |
| Tuition | $12,854 | $12,854 | $27,854 | $29,909 |
| Fees¹ | $3,294 | $3,294 | $3,294 | $3,294 |
| Housing** | $9183 | n/a | $9,183 | $9,183 |
| Meals*** | $6,990 | n/a | $6,990 | $6,990 |
| Billable Charges to SMCM | $32,321 | $16,148 | $47,321 | $49,376 |
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: | $9,183 |
| Dorm triple/quad: | $9,183 |
| Dorm single: | $10,389 |
| Suite double: | $9,832 |
| Apartment single: | $11,021 |
| Apartment double: | $10,854 |
| Townhouse: | $11,250 |
2026-2027 Meal Plan Costs
| Plan Type | Cost Per Year |
|---|---|
| Silver Plan (24 Guest Passes + $400 Dining Dollars) | $6,990 |
| Gold Plan (40 Guest Passes + $600 Dining Dollars) | $7,274 |
| Platinum Plan (64 Guest Passes + $800 Dining Dollars) | $7,560 |
| 250 Meal Plan (250 meals + $600 Dining Dollars) | $4,810 |
| 150 Meal Plan (150 meals + $600 Dining Dollars) | $3,558 |
| Flex Plan (20 meals + $800 Dining Dollars) | $1,508 |
Archived Tuition and Fees
The documents below are archived and are maintained for historical, research, or recordkeeping purposes only.
- 1997-1998 (PDF)
- 1998-1999 (PDF)
- 1999-2000 (PDF)
- 2000-2001 (PDF)
- 2001-2002 (PDF)
- 2002-2003 (PDF)
- 2003-2004 (PDF)
- 2004-2005 (PDF)
- 2005-2006 (PDF)
- 2006-2007 (PDF)
- 2007-2008 (PDF)
- 2008-2009 (PDF)
- 2009-2010 (PDF)
- 2010-2011 (PDF)
- 2011-2012 (PDF)
- 2012-2013 (PDF)
- 2013-2014 (PDF)
- 2014-2015 (PDF)
- 2015-2016 (PDF)
- 2016-2017 (PDF)
- 2017-2018 (PDF)
- 2018-2019 (PDF)
- 2019-2020 (PDF)
- 2020-2021 (PDF)
- 2021-2022 (PDF)
- 2022-2023 (PDF)
- 2023-2024 (PDF)
- 2024-2025 (PDF)