by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is what part-time students pay per credit hour at Saint Mary’s College of California, plus the regular full-year tuition and fees for context.
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Part-time undergraduates at Saint Mary’s College of California are billed $2,048 a credit hour.
| Cost Per Credit Hour | |
|---|---|
| Part-Time Undergraduate | $2,048 |
Keep in mind that the per-credit-hour rate is the sticker price and does not factor in any aid or scholarships that could lower the cost.
As a comparison, full-time undergraduate tuition and fees at Saint Mary’s College of California appear below.
Required fees account for came to $500; the remainder is straight tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $57,303 |
| Fees | $500 |
| Total | $57,803 |
These costs reflect one year of tuition and fees and leave out room and board costs.
Here’s how tuition at Saint Mary’s College of California has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $51,568 |
| Two Years Ago | $53,372 |
| One Year Ago | $55,634 |
| Most Recent Year | $57,303 |
In the latest reported year, tuition increased 3.0%. Holding that rate for one more year, tuition + fees would be near $59,537 in the following year.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Add a yearly growth assumption to your budget so the later years don’t catch you off guard.
The per-credit-hour price is only the beginning of the cost story — financial aid can change the actual price a part-time student pays substantially.
For more on financial aid at Saint Mary’s College of California, visit the Saint Mary’s College of California Financial Aid page.
For the standard full-year figures, visit the Saint Mary’s College of California Tuition & Fees page.