Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $35,971. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $24,510 |
| Housing & meals | $8,650 |
| Books & supplies | $888 |
| Personal & travel | $4,400 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,477 |
| Total cost of attendance | $35,971 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
College of Saint Mary net price compared with other Nebraska colleges
College of Saint Mary has the 6th-lowest average net price of 18 Nebraska colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Chadron State College | $12,549 | 50% | $47,002 |
| 3 | University of Nebraska at Omaha | $13,441 | 47% | $53,909 |
| 4 | Wayne State College | $15,360 | 52% | $47,075 |
| 5 | University of Nebraska at Kearney | $16,242 | 58% | $50,105 |
| 6 | College of Saint Mary | $16,590 | 61% | $54,338 |
| 7 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln | $17,747 | 67% | $56,887 |
| 8 | Nebraska Wesleyan University | $18,327 | 66% | $56,405 |
| 9 | Clarkson College | $19,241 | 47% | $64,876 |
| 10 | York University | $20,951 | 52% | $44,130 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Nebraska colleges →
Why College of Saint Mary costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Saint Mary | 45% | $16,590 | 61% | $54,338 | This school |
| York University | 52% | $20,951 | 52% | $44,130 | |
| Bryan College of Health Sciences | 67% | $26,919 | 70% | $70,845 | |
| Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health | 73% | $21,863 | 60% | $65,071 | |
| Hastings College | 72% | $24,452 | 49% | $51,303 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
College of Saint Mary would cost you $4,361 less per year than York University, on average.
- Higher sticker price at College of Saint Mary, mostly from higher tuition & fees (+$1,510).
- College of Saint Mary gives aided families $6,064 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Nebraska resident | College of Saint Mary | York University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $24,510 | $23,000 | +$1,510 |
| Books & supplies | $888 | $300 | +$588 |
| Housing & meals | $8,650 | $9,600 | −$950 |
| Personal & travel | $4,400 | $3,000 | +$1,400 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,477 | −$1,632 | −$845 |
| Sticker price | $35,971 | $34,268 | +$1,703 |
| Average grants | −$19,381 | −$13,317 | −$6,064 |
| You pay | $16,590 | $20,951 | −$4,361 |
“+” means College of Saint Mary costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
College of Saint Mary cost questions
How much is tuition at College of Saint Mary?
Tuition and fees are $24,510 a year.
What is the total cost of attending College of Saint Mary?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $35,971 a year.
What do families actually pay at College of Saint Mary?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $16,590 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $14,090; $48–75k pay $9,320; $110k+ pay $23,898.
How much debt do College of Saint Mary graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $17,500, and 1.8% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to College of Saint Mary overview