Saint Mary's College

What is the cost of studying for a year at Saint Mary's College?

Saint Mary's has the same published undergraduate tuition for in-state and out-of-state students in the 2024-25 figures. Full-time undergraduate tuition was $52,110, with $1,120 in required fees. The reported typical room-and-board charge was $14,474 for an academic year.

• Full-time undergraduate tuition and required fees, 2024-25: $53,230.
• Typical room and board, 2024-25: $14,474.
• Reported books and supplies estimate, 2024-25: $300.
• Subtotal of those listed expenses: $68,004, before transportation and personal expenses.

That subtotal is not every student's full cost of attendance: living arrangements, travel, course needs, and personal expenses vary. Nor is it a likely bill after aid. In the same reporting period, the average net price for students in families with annual income of $48,000 or less was $18,152; for the $48,001-$75,000 income range, it was $21,014. These are group averages after applicable grant and scholarship aid, not quotes for an individual applicant.

Reported grant aid was substantial, but students should not simply subtract an institution-wide average grant from the published price to estimate their own cost. Eligibility differs by family finances and aid program. Prospective students can compare an individualized aid offer with the college's current cost-of-attendance budget, separating grants and scholarships from loans and expected student earnings. Federal and state grants, institutional assistance, and federal loans may all appear in an aid package; loans must generally be repaid. Students considering military education benefits should confirm both their individual eligibility and how those benefits interact with other aid.

What are the work-study opportunities at Saint Mary's College?

Saint Mary's students may look for part-time campus employment, and eligible students may receive Federal Work-Study as part of a financial-aid package. Federal Work-Study is an eligibility-based employment program, not a grant paid automatically or a guarantee of a position.

A student awarded Work-Study ordinarily still needs to find an available job, complete hiring requirements, and work the hours for which they are paid. Students without a Work-Study award may be able to pursue other student jobs, depending on openings and employer rules. Before counting expected wages toward a tuition payment, applicants should check when pay is issued and whether earnings are paid to the student rather than credited directly to the bill.

For work connected to longer-term goals, the college's career services offer individual and group advising, career exploration, résumé preparation, interview support, job listings, recruitment events, and alumni connections. An internship is not listed as a college-wide requirement, although an individual major may have its own experiential requirements.