by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find the current tuition and fees at Saint Mary’s College of California, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
For the latest reported year, tuition and fees at Saint Mary’s College of California stood at $57,803 a year for undergraduate students. Note that the school does not charge a different rate for in-state students.
Of those figures, the required fees added up to $500; the balance is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $57,303 |
| Fees | $500 |
| Total | $57,803 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and does not include room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
How much does Saint Mary’s College of California charge part-time students? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
To see where that lands, here is how Saint Mary’s College of California prices compare to peer schools. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In CA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Relative to the national field, Saint Mary’s College of California runs on the expensive side.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Review the Saint Mary’s College of California Financial Aid page for details.
Below is how tuition at Saint Mary’s College of California has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $51,568 |
| Two Years Ago | $53,372 |
| One Year Ago | $55,634 |
| Most Recent Year | $57,303 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at SMC has trended over the reported years.
Over the most recent year, tuition increased 3.0%. Projecting that pace ahead one year puts tuition + fees around $59,537 next year.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
Averaged across those years, tuition and fees increased by 3.75%, which puts the figure next year near $59,968.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $59,968 |
| In 2 Years | $62,214 |
| In 3 Years | $64,545 |
| In 4 Years | $66,963 |
| In 5 Years | $69,471 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $253,690.
Tuition is just the starting figure — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For a closer look at aid at Saint Mary’s College of California, visit the Saint Mary’s College of California Financial Aid page.
