by our College Data Analytics TeamIt is important to understand all of the costs associated with going to college so you can plan accordingly at St. Mary’s University.
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This school offers students separate housing and dining options. The on-campus housing charge for an average student was $7,576 in 2026, with the price of an average meal plan at $5,124. All in all, an on-campus student at St. Mary’s University spent approximately $20,394 in 2026 across housing, dining, books and other living expenses.
The following table outlines average expected costs for both on-campus and off-campus housing, meals and other expenses at St. Mary’s University.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $15,994 | $15,994 |
| — Housing | $7,576 | |
| — Meals | $5,124 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $3,100 | $3,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| Total | $20,394 | $20,294 |
Room and board is a moving target: it tends to creep up every year you are enrolled. Knowing where it is headed helps you budget for the full degree, not just year one.
Carried across a typical four-year degree, room, board and other living costs add up to about $88,343 in housing, food and other expenses.
Below is how room and board has changed across recent reported years — and where current trends point — at St. Mary’s University.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $14,256 |
| Two Years Ago | $14,548 |
| One Year Ago | $14,820 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $15,994 |
| One Year From Now * | $16,643 |
| Two Years From Now * | $17,320 |
| Three Years From Now * | $18,024 |
| Four Years From Now * | $18,756 |
* estimated
Over the reported period, on-campus housing and dining changed about 4.1% per year. Carrying that rate forward one year puts on-campus living costs near $21,043 for room, board and essentials in year one.
Projected forward, the last year of a four-year degree runs about $23,156 for a bachelor’s program; a two-year student would see about $21,720 for the last year of an associate degree.
Across all four years, on-campus living costs would total approximately $88,343 for a four-year degree, versus about $42,763 for a two-year (associate) degree.
Most schools raise housing and dining costs gradually each year, so today’s figure is unlikely to be what you pay all four years.
Dining plans vary from school to school. Here, plans are structured around a set number of meals per week — see the maximum plan in the table below. Curious about campus housing? The table below summarizes the on-campus living details for this school.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| On-Campus Room Capacity (Per Occupant) | 1,499 |
| Meals Per Week Included in Max Meal Plan | 21 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |