Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $57,380. 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 | $45,080 |
| Housing & meals | $10,720 |
| Books & supplies | $1,600 |
| Personal & travel | $1,900 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$1,920 |
| Total cost of attendance | $57,380 |
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
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Saint Mary's University of Minnesota net price compared with other Minnesota colleges
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota has the 2nd-lowest average net price of 37 Minnesota colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Minnesota-Morris | $8,837 | 63% | $50,919 |
| 2 | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | $11,704 | 66% | $58,170 |
| 3 | University of Minnesota-Crookston | $12,212 | 50% | $58,056 |
| 4 | Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College | $12,677 | 26% | $45,665 |
| 5 | Saint Cloud State University | $13,529 | 40% | $55,813 |
| 6 | University of Minnesota-Rochester | $13,744 | 57% | $69,020 |
| 7 | Bemidji State University | $15,261 | 48% | $53,755 |
| 8 | Southwest Minnesota State University | $15,291 | 45% | $51,342 |
| 9 | Herzing University-Minneapolis | $16,670 | 47% | $36,909 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Minnesota colleges →
Why Saint Mary's University of Minnesota costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | 93% | $11,704 | 66% | $58,170 | This school |
| University of Northwestern-St Paul | 93% | $27,705 | 68% | $50,755 | |
| The College of Saint Scholastica | 93% | $27,846 | 71% | $65,934 | |
| North Central University | 99% | $25,817 | 66% | $45,064 | |
| Dunwoody College of Technology | 99% | $26,939 | 66% | $61,511 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota would cost you $16,001 less per year than University of Northwestern-St Paul, on average.
- Higher sticker price at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, mostly from higher tuition & fees (+$7,160).
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota gives aided families $22,056 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Minnesota resident | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | University of Northwestern-St Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $45,080 | $37,920 | +$7,160 |
| Books & supplies | $1,600 | $700 | +$900 |
| Housing & meals | $10,720 | $11,148 | −$428 |
| Personal & travel | $1,900 | $3,584 | −$1,684 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$1,920 | −$2,027 | +$107 |
| Sticker price | $57,380 | $51,325 | +$6,055 |
| Average grants | −$45,676 | −$23,620 | −$22,056 |
| You pay | $11,704 | $27,705 | −$16,001 |
“+” means Saint Mary's University of Minnesota 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.
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota cost questions
How much is tuition at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota?
Tuition and fees are $45,080 a year.
What is the total cost of attending Saint Mary's University of Minnesota?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $57,380 a year.
What do families actually pay at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $11,704 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $16,182; $48–75k pay $15,030; $110k+ pay $6,135.
How much debt do Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $16,099, and 2.0% 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 Saint Mary's University of Minnesota overview