St. Mary's College of Maryland

What is the cost of studying for a year at St. Mary's College of Maryland?

For 2025-26, reported full-time undergraduate tuition and required fees totaled $15,298 for Maryland residents and $32,251 for out-of-state students at St. Mary's College of Maryland. These are published charges before financial aid, not an individual student's final price.

• Maryland undergraduate tuition: $12,116, plus $3,182 in required fees.
• Out-of-state undergraduate tuition: $28,192, plus $3,182 in required fees.
• Typical annual room and board: $16,872.
• Estimated books and supplies: $1,000.

Adding those reported amounts produces roughly $33,170 for an in-state residential student or $49,246 for an out-of-state residential student. Those illustrative sums do not include transportation, personal expenses, or other costs that may appear in an official cost-of-attendance budget. They should not be confused with a guaranteed bill.

Grants and scholarships can make the net cost substantially different. For 2024-25, the reported average net price was $12,053 for students from families with annual incomes of $48,000 or less, compared with $25,173 for those from families earning more than $110,000. Averages within income bands are not personalized aid estimates.

Eligible students may seek federal grants and loans, Maryland state assistance, and institutional need-based or merit aid. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is central to determining eligibility for many of those programs; state and college deadlines may be earlier than a final admissions decision. Reported data show that 99% of students received some form of financial aid, but "aid" can include loans that must be repaid. Students using veteran or military education benefits should obtain an individual benefits and billing review.

What are the work-study opportunities at St. Mary's College of Maryland?

Students at St. Mary's College of Maryland can pursue campus employment and, if eligible, Federal Work-Study. Work-Study is a need-based federal financial-aid program that allows a student to earn wages through an approved job; it is not an automatic payment credited against the tuition bill.

Eligibility and the amount offered depend on the student's aid assessment and available funding. A student without Work-Study may still be eligible for other part-time positions. Applicants should check the college's current student-job postings, hiring requirements, and work-hour limits; receiving a Work-Study award does not itself secure a job.

The college also provides career support distinct from student employment. Reported services include individual and group career counseling, résumé preparation, interview practice, job fairs, employer recruitment, and opportunities for alumni networking and mentoring. Internships can provide career-related experience, but the college does not require an internship of every student.