Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

2026-2027 Rates

Understanding the current tuition and fees is an important part of choosing the right college. At College of Saint Mary, we provide transparent and up-to-date information on program costs so you can plan confidently. Our financial aid team is here to support you as you budget for your education and explore scholarship opportunities.

Full-Time Undergraduate Tuition

Student TypeTuition
Full-time student (12 or more credits) (per semester)$13,909
Part-Time student (less than 12 credits) (per credit hour)$866
Practical Nursing Certificate Program (per credit hour)$425

Special Rates

ProgramTuition Rate
Dual Credit & Early College Start (per course)$250
Medical Interpreting (per credit hour)$158
Credit by Exam/Challenge (per credit hour)$63
Portfolio Assessment (per credit hour)$126
Audit while an undergraduate1/2 of the tuition rate
Audit Post-CSM Bachelor’s DegreeFree, No tuition charge for three credits or less per semester
Online or Independent StudyPay according to the tuition plan
Senior Citizens (over 65)Free, No tuition charge for three credits or less per semester
Catholic Educators
For full-time educators in Catholic Schools, who have a baccalaureate degree, and are pursing an advanced degree or additional endorsements, the charge will be half of the program tuition rate
$300

Residence Hall Room and Board

Room TypeSemester Rate
Double Room – Lozier & Stevens (per semester)$5,155
Private Room – Lozier (per semester)*$5,819
MLL Suite – Stevens (per semester)$5,155
Residence Hall Contract Breakage Charge$500
* Certain Restrictions apply, please contact the Director of Residence Life

Summer Rates

Student TypeTuition Rate
Summer 2026 Regular Full-Time and Part-Time Students (per credit)$620
Summer Housing (full summer term)$1,575

Student Fees*

Fee TypeFee Amount
Technology Fee (per term)$315
University Fee (per term)$105
*Student Fees are not charged in Summer to undergraduates with the $620 tuition rate. Medical Interpreting, Dual Credit & Early College Start are not charged Student Fees

Program Fees

Fee TypeFee Amount
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (per term, no summer fee) $250
Practical Nursing Certificate (per term)$500

Financial Charges

Fee TypeFee Amount
Late Payment Charge (per month)$60
Payment Plan Charge (per semester)$45
Return/Re-issue Check Charge (per check)$25
Late Semester Financial Arrangements Charge (per semester)$200

Contact Student Accounts

Have a question?

Contact Student Accounts by phone or email, or stop by during office hours. We’re happy to walk through your statement and explain your options.

Located in Walsh 121
Walk-in Hours: 9:00am – 3:00pm, Monday – Friday