by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find the current tuition and fees at St. Mary’s University, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
In the most recent reported year, tuition and fees at St. Mary’s University stood at $37,434 annually for undergraduate students. Note that the school does not charge a different rate for in-state students.
Of those figures, the required fees came to $1,236; the remaining amount is tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $36,198 |
| Fees | $1,236 |
| Total | $37,434 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and exclude room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
What will St. Mary’s University cost if you attend part time? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
For some context, here is how St. Mary’s University tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In TX | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Average |
Compared to colleges across the country, St. Mary’s University sits above the national average.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Visit the St. Mary’s University Financial Aid page for details.
Take a look at how tuition at St. Mary’s University has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $33,518 |
| Two Years Ago | $34,154 |
| One Year Ago | $35,144 |
| Most Recent Year | $36,198 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at St. Mary’s has tracked over the reported years.
Year over year, tuition increased 3.0%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $38,556 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.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
On average, tuition and fees climbed each year by about 2.70%, which puts the figure next year near $38,443.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $38,443 |
| In 2 Years | $39,479 |
| In 3 Years | $40,543 |
| In 4 Years | $41,636 |
| In 5 Years | $42,758 |
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 $160,101.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For a closer look at aid at St. Mary’s University, head to the St. Mary’s University Financial Aid page.
