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SMCM Housing Costs

$8,007 On-Campus Room Typical Cost
$6,340 On-Campus Meals Typical Cost
$850 Books & Supplies Typical Cost
$1,520 Other Living Expenses Typical Cost

How Do SMCM'S Housing Costs Compare to the National Average?

Understanding the many expenses related to going to college will allow you to make the best decision. The costs of supplies, room, and board can add up quickly!

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SMCM Housing and Meal Plan Costs Housing and dining plans are priced out separately at SMCM. The average student paid $8,007 for housing and $6,340 for dining in 2021.

The table below will show you the expected expenses of on-campus and off-campus housing and food plans for St Mary's College of Maryland.

ExpenseOn CampusOff Campus
Room and Board$13,867$13,867
— Housing      $8,007
— Meals      $6,340
Other Living Expenses$1,520$1,520
Books and Supplies$850$850
Total$16,237$16,237

Over Four Years You Could Spend About $67,336 for Housing, Food and Other Stuff

There has been an average 1.7% cost change each year for the last five years in SMCM housing and dining costs, compared to a nationwide average change of 2.4%. If the latest trends persist, incoming freshmen in 2022 will spend about $16,471 in housing, meals and additional costs for their first year of attendance. Those individuals will likely wind up having to pay approximately $16,710 for their second year, and $17,201 for their fourth year.

Four-year students will end up spending a total sum of around $67,336 in room and board by the time they finish, while students obtaining their associate degree will pay a total sum of about $33,181.

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How to Finance Your SMCM Education?

More on Your Campus Home

Are you wondering whether you may be required to live on campus? If you are a first-time full-time student, some schools may require it. See the table below to find out whether SMCM does or not, as well as the on-campus housing capacity.

QuestionAnswer
Are Freshmen Required to Live on Campus?No
On-Campus Housing Capacity1,499

Average Living Costs

SMCM on-campus expenses add up to $16,237, which is close to the U.S. average of $15,282.

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