Tuition and Other Costs of Attendance
To help everyone meet the costs of a St. Mary’s education, families receive individual attention in both the admissions and financial aid processes. Contact the financial aid department to help plan for tuition costs.
2018-2019 Estimated Yearly Expenses*
Full Time Students (12 semester-hours or more)
| Maryland Resident | Non-Maryland Resident | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Costs | On-Campus | Commuter | D.C. Resident | On-Campus |
| Tuition | $11,878 | $11,878 | $21,878 | $27,640 |
| Fees¹ | $2,928 | $2,928 | $2,928 | $2,928 |
| Room** | $7,622 | n/a | $7,622 | $7,622 |
| Board*** | $5,580 | n/a | $5,580 | $5,580 |
| Billable Charges to SMCM | $28,008 | $14,806 | $38,008 | $43,770 |
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.
**Room- based on traditional housing
***Board- based on Silver Plan
2018-2019 Housing Costs
| Room Type | Cost Per Year | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm double: | $7,622 | |
| Dorm triple/quad: | $7,622 | |
| Dorm single: | $8,622 | |
| Suite double: | $8,162 | |
| Apartment single: | $9,146 | |
| Apartment double: | $9,008 | |
| Townhouse: | $9,338 |
2018-2019 Meal Plan Costs
| Plan Type | Cost Per Year | |
|---|---|---|
| Silver Plan (24 Guest Passes + $400 Dining Dollars) | $5,580 | |
| Gold Plan (40 Guest Passes + $600 Dining Dollars) | $5,805 | |
| Platinum Plan (64 Guest Passes + $800 Dining Dollars) | $6,035 | |
| 250 Meal Plan (250 meals + $ 600 Dining Dollars) | $3,840 | |
| 150 Meal Plan (150 meals + $600 Dining Dollars) | $2,840 | |
| Flex Plan (20 meals + $800 Dining Dollars) | $1,205 |