by our College Data Analytics TeamAre the tuition & fee charges at Saint Mary's College of California reasonable when compared to nationwide averages? Find out here. If you're looking for specific information on SMC costs, you can go to any of the following sections:
In 2020-2021, the average tuition and fees at Saint Mary's College of California ran about $51,768 per year for students working on an undergraduate degree. There was no discount for in-state students.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $51,568 | $200 | $51,768 |
SMC tuition and fees is for one year of attendance, not including room and board.
The numbers quoted on this page are all sticker price and don't include any financial aid or scholarships students may qualify for.
How much does Saint Mary's College of California cost for part-time students?
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Nationwide, out-of-state students pay, on average, $19,933 per year in tuition and fees to attend college. Saint Mary's College of California is fairly expensive when compared to other schools across the United States. It's yearly out-of-state tuition and fees costs for undergrads is $51,768. Students do not receive any discounts for living in California.
The chart below shows how SMC compares to other schools nationwide, in the region, and in the state.
| Nationwide | Far Western US | California | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Remember to also consider financial aid when trying to decide if you can afford to go to a particular school. For more details on that, see: Saint Mary's College of California Financial Aid.
SMC tuition and fees have grown about 3.07% annually for the past five years. Tuition by 3.08%, and fees by 1.35%. The estimated cost for this year's tuition and fees is $54,997 if the growth rate continues.
This means an estimated $111,684 for two years of out-of-state tuition and fees at SMC, and $230,334 for four years.
This doesn't include other costs such as room and board, transportation or books.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at SMC.
Take note of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing yearlyl. At a log of colleges students will end up paying more for their final year of school than they did for their first.
Discover answers to your finance concerns in the tuition & fees FAQ.