Saint Mary's College of California

In 2022, tuition for full-time Saint Mary's College of California students was $53,372 a year.

Tuition increased 3.5% in 2023–from $51,568 the prior year. Usually, college tuition rises about 3% year.

Remember, the displayed price of tuition doesn't always give you all the info you need to know how much you will actually have to pay for college. Many students find the actual cost of college is a lot less than the sticker price after grants, scholarships, and tuition discounts kick in. Plus, student loans can make theactual cost of attending college feel more doable until you're done with college.

Saint Mary's College of California meets 70% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student at Saint Mary's College of California is around $39,260 a year.

Graduates in the class of 2023 had an average of $30,703 in student loans per borrower.

Does Saint Mary's College of California Offer In-State and Out-of-State Tuition?

Saint Mary's College of California is a private, religious institution, so it has the same tuition for students from California as it does for students who live in other states.

Public schools receive funds from the state to help them cover costs. These institutions offer reduced tuition for students who are residents of that state.

Choosing a college where you qualify for in-state status can cut the cost of college tuition. Don't forget to check your state's requirements for as an in-state resident. Each state has different requirements to qualify as in-state resident. The most common requirement is that students must have lived in the state for a full year before starting school. There may be other criteria too, depending on the state you and your parents currently live in.

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Do International Students Pay More to Go to Saint Mary's College of California?

Saint Mary's College of California has the same tuition for international students as for those from out of state.

Students from outside of the U.S. usually do not qualify for for federal financial aid, but may be eligible for private or Saint Mary's College of California-specific aid and scholarships.

International students without financial need may be eligible for merit-based institutional scholarships and athletic awards.

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Saint Mary's College of California Room, Board, Fees, and More

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In addition to the cost of tuition, room and board, books, transportation and fees are also costs it consider when planning for college. Let's take a look at what impacts these costs, and what to expect at Saint Mary's College of California.

House and Food Costs at Saint Mary's College of California

Housing and campus dining at Saint Mary's College of California is $16,404 a year. This number includes the cost of living in dorms or other on-campus housing, and a dining plan that allows you to eat all or some of your meals the school dining facilities.

Board costs can depend on how many meals are included in the plan you choose.

Cost of Books at Saint Mary's College of California

First-year students are sometimes surprised by how much books and supplies cost–and not in a good way. The real cost of books and supplies depends on the courses you take and the materials required. To save money, many students choose to use books from the library or buy books from students who have already taken the course.

Yearly Fees

The majority of colleges also have fees to offsets cost associated with maintaining facilties, like the library, gym and computer labs.

There may be optional fees associated with participating in special activities, like Greek Life, or playing on an intramural sports team. Most colleges offer ways for students with financial need to find ways to lower or eliminate these fees.

Planes, Trains, and Automobiles: Transportation costs at Saint Mary's College of California

The total cost of getting around in college can really vary. Will you take a subway, car or an airplane to get to school? Will you need to pay to park on-campus? Is the campus small enough that you can easily walk from class-to-class?? Do you plan to bring a car or are you planning to use busses, subways, or other modes of transportation? All of these factors can drastically impact your transportation budget. At Saint Mary's College of California, freshman are allowed to park on campus.

The location of a college or university can also have a big effect on your transportation budget. Small, rural schools may be easier to get around, but the cost of getting to campus may be higher. On the flip side, getting around in an urban area is often pricey, but cities may offer more buses, trains or low-cost flight options to actually get to school. Saint Mary's College of Californiais in a suburb in California, not far from San Francisco.

Other Costs

When estimating your budget for college, don’t forget to consider personal expenses, like going out to eat or see shows, furnishing your living space, and things like haircuts, clothes and, yes, even toilet paper and shampoo.

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Total Tuition and Expenses at Saint Mary's College of California

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Now, let’s do a rundown of all of the costs associated with college, to get a better idea of how much students can expect to shell out for Saint Mary's College of California.

How Much Does Saint Mary's College of California Cost?

What will the cost of attending Saint Mary's College of California be? Here is a breakdown of tuition and expenses.

2023 Total Tuition and Expenses
Tuition	$53,372
Room and Board	$16,404
Other expenses	$1,800

The total estimated cost will vary depending on whether you are going to live on-campus or off-campus.

Total Estimated Costs
On-Campus	$72,876
Off-Campus	$56,472

The breakdowns above provide a good estimate of the total cost of attendance before financial aid and scholarships. Tuition and fees may vary depending on program, course level, location, and more.

Saint Mary's College of California’s tuition and fees change based on: •Academic program for part-time students •Course load for part-time students

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Saint Mary's College of California Financial Aid

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The majority of Saint Mary's College of California undergrads use financial aid to help pay for school. In 2023, 1,475 of the 2,199 undergrads enrolled received financial aid. Saint Mary's College of California meets 70% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates.

The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $39,260 a year. Around 85% of Saint Mary's College of California undergrads take out student loans to cover any remaining costs. Saint Mary's College of California graduates who have student loans graduate with an average of $30,703 of student loan debt.

The average debt for each loan type varies.

Average Debt By Loan Type
Federal Loans	$23,858
Private Loans	$42,100

Most Common Loans for Saint Mary's College of California Students
Federal Loans	85%
Private loans	15%

Most students take out institutional or government loans, because they tend to have lower interest rates and more flexible repayment options than private loans. Loans from the federal government can be subsidized or unsubsidized. Subsidized loans do not accrue interest during school, while unsubsidized loans begin accruing interest at the time the loan is issued. If students do no qualify for enough federal loans to cover the cost of tuition, some take out private loans. Parents can also take out ParentPLUS loans, which are government loans for parents who are helping their children pay for college.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) helps colleges determine how much financial need students and their familes have, so they can offer a financial aid package that meets, or come close to meeting, their need. For more information on Saint Mary's College of California financial aid, keep reading, or visit their financial aid website.

Scholarships at Saint Mary's College of California

Some students may receive grants and scholarships to help pay for college. Unlike loans, scholarships and grants do not have to be paid back.

In 2023, Saint Mary's College of California awarded 1,101 need-based scholarships to students, giving away total of $42.8 million to help students with financial need cover the cost of school. An additional $10.41 million in merit-based scholarship money was awarded to students without demonstrated financial need.

Net Cost of Saint Mary's College of California

The net price of college is the actual cost of attending a school for one year. Net cost is calculated by subtracting any scholarships, grants or other aid that does not need to be paid back from the total cost. Student loans are not part of the calculation, because they need to be repaid.

Now that we have a sense of the total estimated costs for Saint Mary's College of California students, we can subtract the average financial aid package to find the estimated net cost. Net cost can vary depending on a students’ need and the financial aid award received.

When considering whether a school fits your budget, it is important to consider the estimated net cost, not just the sticker price of tuition. Often, schools with the highest tuition also offer the most generous aid packages, so estimate your net cost before eliminating a school because it does fit your budget.

The average amount of financial aid received by a full-time first year student with demonstrated need at Saint Mary's College of California was $39,260 in 2023. By substracting the average financial aid package from the estimated costs, we get a number that may make the cost of Saint Mary's College of California seem more manageable.

Estimated Net Cost for Full-Time Students
On-Campus	$33,616
Off-Campus	$17,212

What will attending Saint Mary's College of California really cost you? The answer depends on several factors.

As of 2011, colleges are required to have a net price calculator on their website to help prospective students and their families make more informed decisions about the actual cost of attending that school, based on their financial situation. You can find the Saint Mary's College of California's net cost calculator on their website.

Saint Mary's College of California Tuition Payment Plans

Some students choose to use payment plans to make the cost of tuition fit more comfortably in their budget.

Saint Mary's College of California does not have guaranteed tuition.

Saint Mary's College of California offers an Installment Payment Plan, which allows students to pay tuition in a series of smaller chunks instead of one lump sum.

Does Saint Mary's College of California Offer Tuition Waivers?

Schools sometimes waiver tuition for certain groups, to reduce the total cost of attendance. Some colleges offer tuition waivers for employees and their family members, underrepresented students, or military students. Even with a tuition waiver, other expenses and fees are the responsibility of the student.

Saint Mary's College of California has some full or partial tuition waivers available for: - Employees or Children of Employees

Check the financial aid website for more information on payment plans and tuition waivers.

Saint Mary's College of California's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and supporting students.

As of 2022, the total market value of Saint Mary's College of California's endowment was $215.8 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021.

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