The 2025-2026 tuition and fee rates are in effect from Aug. 1, 2025, until July 31, 2026.
Tuition
Undergraduate Tuition (full-time, 12-18 credit hours) | $18,642 per semester |
Combined Five-year Joint Program (undergraduate/graduate, 12-18 credit hours) | $18,642 per semester |
Undergraduate Tuition (1-11 credit hours, >18 hours) | $1,153 per credit hour |
Undergraduate Wintermester Tuition (1-2 credit hour courses) | $1,153 per credit hour |
Undergraduate Wintermester Tuition (3 credit hour course) | $2,306 |
Undergraduate Wintermester Tuition (4 credit hour course) | $3,459 |
Undergraduate Summer/Maymester Tuition | $1,153 per credit hour |
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Programs (Fixed Rate)* | |
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Post-Baccalaureate Certificate for Teaching in Catholic Schools (includes tuition and required fees) | $6,000 |
*Fixed rate includes tuition and required fees. |
Undergraduate Tuition Rates
Graduate Tuition | $1,166 per credit hour |
Graduate Ph.D. Tuition | $1,166 per credit hour |
Graduate Certificate Programs (Fixed Rate)* | |
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Certificate in Business Intelligence (includes tuition, required fees and program supplies) | $10,000 |
Dual Credit Teaching in English Literature and Language (includes tuition, required fees and program supplies) | $12,000 |
Dual Credit Teaching in Psychology (includes tuition, required fees and program supplies)** | $12,000 |
Dual Credit Teaching in United States History (includes tuition, required fees and program supplies) | $12,000 |
* Fixed rate includes tuition, required fees, and program supplies
Graduate and Ph.D. Tuition Rates
General Fees
Undergraduate General Fees
Academic Assessment Fee* | $49 per semester |
Student Services Fee** > 11 hours | $448 per semester |
Student Services Fee** < 12 hours | $224 per semester |
Summer Student Services Fee** > 11 hours | $224 |
Summer Student Services Fee** < 12 hours | $112 |
Study Abroad Grant Fund Fee*** full-time, > 11 hours | $12 per semester |
Information Services Fee****> 11 hours | $184 per semester |
Information Services Fee**** < 12 hours | $92 per semester |
Summer Information Services Fee****> 11 hours | $92 |
Summer Information Services Fee**** < 12 hours | $46 |
*Academic Assessment Fee is for standardized tests and survey instruments, individual student assessment in the academic major, and assessment instruments used for academic and career advising.
**Student Services Fee partially supports a wide variety of professional services and organizations available to all St. Mary’s students. These include the Student Health Center, Student Psychological and Testing Services, Career Services, the Dean of Students and Student Life, Campus Recreation and the following student organizations: Student Government Association, Student Bar Association, The Rattler student newspaper, and the University Programming Council. Students receive free admission to athletic events (other than conference playoffs) and most concerts, lectures and drama productions. This fee is charged to undergraduate, graduate, law and Ph.D. students at the rates indicated above. The fee applies to all students regardless of instructional method (on campus or off campus).
***Study Abroad Grant Fee is used to provide financial support for undergraduate students seeking to participate in a variety of study abroad experiences to include semester programs, international immersion programs, and international business, government, and non-government organization internships.
****The Information Services Fee supports a wide variety of services provided to all St. Mary’s students. These services include but are not limited to bandwidth, wifi, infrastructure upgrades, student printing, information security systems, library databases, research journals, Canvas system components and classroom technology upgrades. The fee applies to all students regardless of instructional method (on campus or off campus). Full details can be found on Gateway.
Administrative Fees
Bookstore Account Charge > 11 credit hours | $650 per semester |
Bookstore Account Charge < 12 credit hours | $300 per semester |
Bookstore waivers can be requested through the Business Office. Note: We reserve the right to close a bookstore account at any time due to nonpayment and/or lack of financial arrangements with the Business Office.
Bookstore Fees
Domestic student (per semester) | TBA |
International student (per semester) | TBA |
Domestic student (Summer) (May 20 – Aug 1) | TBA |
Domestic student (Summer II only) | TBA |
International student (Summer) (May 20 – Aug 1) | TBA |
International student (Summer II only) | TBA |
*Rates are tentative and subject to change. For additional information on the St. Mary’s University student health insurance benefit plan enrollment or waiver processes, please visit https://stmarytx.myahpcare.com/.
Health Insurance Fees
Residence Hall | Bath Style | Single | Double |
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Chaminade | Suite | $4,345 | |
Cremer | Private | $3,864 | |
Dougherty | Suite | $3,864 | |
Flores/Bourdeaux | Private | $4,345 | |
Founders | Suite/Private | $4,154 | |
Leies | Private | $3,864 | |
Lourdes | Private | $3,864 | |
Marian | Suite | $3,864 | |
Périgueux | Suite | $4,619 | |
Treadaway | Common | $3,229 | |
Summer Housing Per Session (Périgueux and Chaminade) | TBA | ||
Maymester (All Halls) | TBA |
Visit the Living on Campus section for more information about housing options.
Housing Fees
Undergraduate residential students are required to select and purchase a meal plan as a part of their Housing Application. Residential students may choose between the Rattler 5 and the Rattler 7 meal plan options.
Meal Plan | Cost per semester (includes tax) |
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Rattler 7 | $2,639 |
Rattler 5 | $2,314 |
Graduate, law and commuter students may choose to enroll in a plan, but it is optional. For more information on St. Mary’s Dining Services and descriptions of meal plans visit the Campus Dish.
Meal Plan | Cost per semester (includes tax) |
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Value Meal Plan 55 | $635 |
Value Meal Plan 30 | $450 |
Dining Dollar Plan (523 points) | $566 |
Plan | Cost per day (27 days) per session (includes tax) |
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Dining Dollars Summer Meal Plan (optional) — (effective May 19, 2026) | TBA |
Meal Plan Fees
New permits issued in fall semester (effective August 2025 to August 2026) | $135 |
New permits issued in spring semester (effective January 2026 to August 2026) | $90 |
New permits issued in summer term (effective May 2026 to August 2026) | $45 |
Note: Parking Permit charges will be assessed during the term in which students receive the permit.
Parking Fees
Late Registration Fee (billed after 6th class day) | $150 per semester |
ID Card Fee (new ID and replacement ID) | $10 |
Late Payment Fee | $200 per semester |
Returned Check Fee | $50 per occurrence |
Stop Payment Fee | $50 per occurrence |
New Student Orientation (Undergraduate: New and Transfer) Fee | $250 (first semester only) |
Installment Plan Late Payment Fee | $50 |
Official Transcript Fee | $10 |
Unofficial Transcript Available via Gateway Fee | $0 |
Maintaining Matriculation Fee (Plus **Student Services Fee and ****Information Services Fee) | $25 |
Other Fees
Graduate and Ph.D. General Fees
Academic Assessment Fee* | $49 per semester |
Student Services Fee** (graduate, Ph.D. students, > 8 hours) | $488 per semester |
Student Services Fee** (graduate, Ph.D. students, < 9 hours) | $244 per semester |
Summer Student Services Fee** (graduate, Ph.D. students, > 2 hours) | $244 |
Summer Student Services Fee** (graduate, Ph.D. students, < 3 hours) | $122 |
Information Services Fee**** (graduate, Ph.D. students, > 8 hours) | $184 per semester |
Information Services Fee**** (graduate, Ph.D. students, < 9 hours) | $92 per semester |
Summer Information Services Fee**** (graduate, Ph.D. students, > 2 hours) | $92 |
Summer Information Services Fee**** (graduate, Ph.D. students, < 3 hours) | $46 |
*Academic Assessment Fee is for standardized tests and survey instruments, individual student assessment in the academic major, and assessment instruments used for academic and career advising.
**Student Services Fee partially supports a wide variety of professional services and organizations available to all St. Mary’s students. These include the Student Health Center, Student Psychological and Testing Services, Career Services, the Dean of Students and Student Life, Campus Recreation and the following student organizations: Student Government Association, Student Bar Association, The Rattler student newspaper, and the University Programming Council. Students receive free admission to athletic events (other than conference playoffs) and most concerts, lectures and drama productions. This fee is charged to undergraduate, graduate, law and Ph.D. students at the rates indicated above. The fee applies to all students regardless of instructional method (on campus or off campus).
***Study Abroad Grant Fee is used to provide financial support for undergraduate students seeking to participate in a variety of study abroad experiences to include semester programs, international immersion programs, and international business, government, and non-government organization internships.
****The Information Services Fee supports a wide variety of services provided to all St. Mary’s students. These services include but are not limited to bandwidth, wifi, infrastructure upgrades, student printing, information security systems, library databases, research journals, Canvas system components and classroom technology upgrades. The fee applies to all students regardless of instructional method (on campus or off campus). Full details can be found on Gateway.
Administrative Fees
Domestic student (per semester) | TBA |
International student (per semester) | TBA |
Domestic student (Summer) (May 20 – Aug 1) | TBA |
Domestic student (Summer II only) | TBA |
International student (Summer) (May 20 – Aug 1) | TBA |
International student (Summer II only) | TBA |
*Rates are tentative and subject to change. For additional information on the St. Mary’s University student health insurance benefit plan enrollment or waiver processes, please visit https://stmarytx.myahpcare.com/.
Health Insurance Fees
Residence Hall | Bath Style | Single | Double |
---|---|---|---|
Flores/Bordeaux | Private | $4,345 | |
Chaminade | Suite | $4,345 | |
Cremer | Private | $3,864 | |
Dougherty | Suite | $3,864 | |
Founders | Suite/Private | $4,154 | |
Leies | Private | $3,864 | |
Lourdes | Private | $3,864 | |
Marian | Suite | $3,864 | |
Périgueux | Suite | $4,619 | |
Treadaway | Common | $3,229 | |
Summer Housing Per Session (Périgueux and Chaminade) | TBA | ||
Maymester (All Halls) | TBA |
Visit the Living on Campus section for more information about housing options.
Housing Fees
Undergraduate residential students are required to select and purchase a meal plan as a part of their Housing Application. Residential students may choose between the Rattler 5 and the Rattler 7 meal plan options.
Meal Plan | Cost per semester (includes tax) |
---|---|
Rattler 7 | $2,639 |
Rattler 5 | $2,314 |
Graduate, law and commuter students may choose to enroll in a plan, but it is optional. For more information on St. Mary’s Dining Services and descriptions of meal plans visit the Campus Dish.
Meal Plan | Cost per semester (includes tax) |
---|---|
Value Meal Plan 55 | $635 |
Value Meal Plan 30 | $450 |
Dining Dollar Plan (523 points) | $566 |
Plan | Cost per day (27 days) per session (includes tax) |
---|---|
Dining Dollars Summer Meal Plan (optional) — (effective until May 19, 2026) | TBA |
Meal Plan Fees
New permits issued in fall semester (effective August 2025 to August 2026) | $135 |
New permits issued in spring semester (effective January 2026 to August 2026) | $90 |
New permits issued in summer term (effective May 2026 to August 2026) | $45 |
Note: Parking Permit charges will be assessed during the term in which students receive the permit.
Parking Fees
Late Registration Fee (billed after 6th class day) | $150 per semester |
ID Card Fee (new ID and replacement ID) | $10 |
Late Payment Fee | $200 per semester |
Returned Check Fee | $50 per occurrence |
Stop Payment Fee | $50 per occurrence |
New Student Orientation (Undergraduate: New and Transfer) Fee | $250 (first semester only) |
Installment Plan Late Payment Fee | $50 |
Official Transcript Fee | $10 |
Unofficial Transcript Available via Gateway Fee | $0 |
Maintaining Matriculation Fee (Plus **Student Services Fee and ****Information Services Fee) | $25 |