by our College Data Analytics TeamReview the current tuition and fees for Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
For the most recent year on record, tuition and fees at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota ran $45,080 each year for undergraduates. Students from in state and out of state pay the same here.
The fees portion of those totals came to $680; the rest is tuition itself.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $44,400 |
| Fees | $680 |
| Total | $45,080 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and leave out room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
How much would Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota charge if you go part time? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
To put that price in context, here is how Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In MN | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Against the nationwide average, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota 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 University of Minnesota Financial Aid page for details.
Below is how tuition at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $38,780 |
| Two Years Ago | $40,520 |
| One Year Ago | $42,500 |
| Most Recent Year | $44,400 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at SMU MN has tracked over the reported years.
In the latest reported year, tuition moved up 4.5%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $47,095 in the following year.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
Averaged across those years, tuition and fees increased by 4.58%, which puts the figure next year near $47,145.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $47,145 |
| In 2 Years | $49,305 |
| In 3 Years | $51,564 |
| In 4 Years | $53,927 |
| In 5 Years | $56,398 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $201,941.
Tuition is just the starting figure — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For a closer look at aid at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, see the Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota Financial Aid page.
