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.
2023-2024 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** | $8,332 | n/a | $8,332 | $8,332 |
| Meals*** | $6,340 | n/a | $6,340 | $6,340 |
| 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: | $8,332 | |
| Dorm triple/quad: | $8,332 | |
| Dorm single: | $9,424 | |
| Suite double: | $8,920 | |
| Apartment single: | $9,998 | |
| Apartment double: | $9,848 | |
| Townhouse: | $10,206 |
2023-2024 Meal Plan Costs
| Plan Type | Cost Per Year | |
|---|---|---|
| Silver Plan (24 Guest Passes + $400 Dining Dollars) | $6,340 | |
| Gold Plan (40 Guest Passes + $600 Dining Dollars) | $6,598 | |
| Platinum Plan (64 Guest Passes + $800 Dining Dollars) | $6,858 | |
| 250 Meal Plan (250 meals + $600 Dining Dollars) | $4,364 | |
| 150 Meal Plan (150 meals + $600 Dining Dollars) | $3,228 | |
| Flex Plan (20 meals + $800 Dining Dollars) | $1,368 |