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.
2020-2021 Estimated Yearly Expenses*
Full Time Students (12 semester-hours or more)
*Tuition Overload Fee, Undergrad>19 credits – add $200
| 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 | $3,008 | $3,008 | $3,008 | $3,008 |
| Room** | $7,850 | n/a | $7,850 | $7,850 |
| Board*** | $5,745 | n/a | $5,745 | $5,745 |
| Billable Charges to SMCM | $28,719 | $15,124 | $38,719 | $44,795 |
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
Housing Costs
| Room Type | Cost Per Year | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm double: | $7,850 | |
| Dorm triple/quad: | $7,850 | |
| Dorm single: | $8,880 | |
| Suite double: | $8,406 | |
| Apartment single: | $9,420 | |
| Apartment double: | $9,278 | |
| Townhouse: | $9,618 |
2020-2021 Meal Plan Costs
| Plan Type | Cost Per Year | |
|---|---|---|
| Silver Plan (24 Guest Passes + $400 Dining Dollars) | $5,745 | |
| Gold Plan (40 Guest Passes + $600 Dining Dollars) | $5,980 | |
| Platinum Plan (64 Guest Passes + $800 Dining Dollars) | $6,215 | |
| 250 Meal Plan (250 meals + $ 600 Dining Dollars) | $3,955 | |
| 150 Meal Plan (150 meals + $600 Dining Dollars) | $2,925 | |
| Flex Plan (20 meals + $800 Dining Dollars) | $1,240 |