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Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

In-State Tuition & Fees

$39,410

Cost of attendance at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota in 2022 for students from Minnesota.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Minnesota's average $11,262
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$39,410

Cost of attendance at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Minnesota's average $16,133
National average $30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota was $21,606. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota net price calculator

$21,606

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Minnesota and nationwide.

Minnesota's average $15,223
National average $22,640
Below is the net price of Saint Mary's University of Minnesota for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $21,606 $415 (2%) $14,706 $13,579 $15,837 $20,851 $25,608
2021 $22,021 $1,652 (8%) $15,801 $16,493 $18,683 $20,611 $24,841
2020 $20,369 $1,001 (5%) $15,036 $14,033 $16,050 $20,759 $23,551
2019 $21,370 $1,184 (5%) $15,494 $13,374 $18,009 $20,862 $25,229
2018 $22,554 $1,274 (6%) $14,517 $13,392 $20,428 $20,288 $25,448
2017 $21,280 $1,149 (6%) $14,814 $15,498 $17,824 $21,845 $24,121
2016 $20,131 $992 (5%) $13,600 $17,175 $19,056 $20,955 $24,201
2015 $21,123 $129 $15,513 $16,236 $19,457 $20,821 $25,110
2014 $21,252 -- $15,152 $16,069 $17,860 $21,954 $25,898

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Saint Mary's University of Minnesota's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year Sticker Price (COA) Cost Change Tuition & Fees Room & Board Books & Supplies
2022 $53,010 $1,600 (3%) $39,410 $12,000 $1,600
2021 $51,410 $2,090 (4%) $38,280 $11,530 $1,600
2020 $49,320 $2,030 (4%) $36,670 $11,050 $1,600
2019 $47,290 $1,990 (4%) $35,110 $10,680 $1,500
2018 $45,300 $1,335 (3%) $33,560 $10,440 $1,300
2017 $43,965 $740 (2%) $32,575 $10,090 $1,300
2016 $43,225 $2,210 (5%) $31,335 $10,590 $1,300
2015 $41,015 $1,265 (3%) $30,315 $9,400 $1,300
2014 $39,750 $1,250 (3%) $29,315 $9,135 $1,300
2013 $38,500 -- $28,320 $8,880 $1,300

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Saint Mary's University of Minnesota provide dormitory? How much is the cost?
The college makes 982 dormitories available to its students at $5,550 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is $617 per month.
Does Saint Mary's University of Minnesota provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?
The average price of a meal plan at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota for one academic year is $4,370, which works out to $486 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,600.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?
Depending on living arrangement, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.
  • If living on-campus: $2,000
  • If living off-campus, with family: $12,000
  • If living off-campus, not with family: $2,000
How much is Saint Mary's University of Minnesota application fees?
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota cost of courses per credit hour.
Undergraduate Programs Graduate Programs
For in-state students $1,290 $605
For out-of-state students $1,290 $605

Housing and Meal

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota for the past 7 years.
Year Meal price Housing price Combined price Max meal per week Dorm capacity
2022 $4,370 $5,550 N/A 19 982
2021 $4,240 $5,390 N/A 19 1,057
2020 $4,120 $5,230 N/A 19 1,064
2019 $4,000 $5,080 N/A 21 1,064
2018 $3,880 $5,000 N/A 21 1,072
2017 $3,770 $4,865 N/A 21 1,158
2016 $3,630 $4,610 N/A 21 1,046

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Saint Mary's University of Minnesota during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

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