Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

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

Saint Mary's published undergraduate price is substantially higher than the amount some students pay after grants and scholarships. For 2025-26, reported full-time undergraduate tuition was the same for Minnesota residents and nonresidents: $44,400, plus $680 in required fees.

• 2025-26 full-time undergraduate tuition and required fees: $46,660.
• Typical annual room and board: $11,590.
• Estimated books and supplies: $1,600.

Adding those reported items produces $58,270 before transportation, personal expenses, and any program-specific charges. It is not a complete individual cost-of-attendance estimate. Graduate tuition, part-time charges, and online-program prices follow different schedules; the reported part-time undergraduate rate was $1,480 per credit in 2024-25.

Financial aid can change the comparison considerably. Reported average grant aid for undergraduates was $29,256, but an average is not an award offer and cannot simply be subtracted from every student's bill. Eligible students may receive institutional scholarships, federal or state grants, and federal loans; loans must generally be repaid. Saint Mary's reported that all students in the measured aid group received some form of financial aid, while 46% received student loans. Applicants should complete the aid application required for their circumstances, review their individual offer, and compare grants, borrowing, and remaining out-of-pocket costs separately. Eligible military and veteran students should also confirm how education benefits interact with other aid.

What are the work-study opportunities at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota?

Student employment can help with expenses and work experience, but a job is not the same as a grant. Federal Work-Study is a need-based student employment program for eligible aid applicants; an award generally permits a student to earn wages through an approved job rather than providing the entire award amount upfront.

Students may also pursue campus jobs that are not funded by Federal Work-Study. Job availability, hours, pay, and eligibility depend on the position and the student's circumstances. Saint Mary's career resources include job-search support, career counseling, résumé preparation, interview preparation, and employer connections. An internship may provide career experience, but students should check whether it is paid, carries academic credit, or is required by their particular major; the university does not require an internship of every student.