Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $47,999. 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 | $37,434 |
| Housing & meals | $11,720 |
| Books & supplies | $1,300 |
| Personal & travel | $3,100 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$5,555 |
| Total cost of attendance | $47,999 |
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
State aid: Texas residents with financial need attending eligible private nonprofit Texas colleges may receive a Tuition Equalization Grant (TEG); amounts are set each year. Not included in the prices above. Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (College for All Texans)
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St. Mary's University net price compared with other Texas colleges
St. Mary's University has the 70th-lowest average net price of 96 Texas colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66 | Wayland Baptist University | $20,590 | 19% | $51,838 |
| 67 | Houston Christian University | $20,629 | 49% | $55,933 |
| 68 | Tarleton State University | $20,783 | 48% | $53,040 |
| 69 | Austin College | $21,107 | 67% | $61,296 |
| 70 | St. Mary's University | $21,145 | 59% | $56,955 |
| 71 | Texas A&M University-College Station | $21,315 | 84% | $72,097 |
| 72 | Schreiner University | $21,507 | 43% | $52,228 |
| 73 | Criswell College | $21,630 | 50% | $43,185 |
| 74 | Nelson University | $21,662 | 42% | $46,238 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Texas colleges →
Why St. Mary's University costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Mary's University | 98% | $21,145 | 59% | $56,955 | This school |
| Texas Lutheran University | 96% | $24,654 | 54% | $53,863 | |
| Dallas Baptist University | 89% | $28,516 | 57% | $56,807 | |
| University of Mary Hardin-Baylor | 96% | $26,106 | 49% | $56,132 | |
| Criswell College | 100% | $21,630 | 50% | $43,185 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
St. Mary's University would cost you $3,509 less per year than Texas Lutheran University, on average.
- Lower sticker price at St. Mary's University, mostly from more St. Mary's University students living at home, which lowers its average (−$2,797).
- St. Mary's University gives aided families $1,506 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Texas resident | St. Mary's University | TLU | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $37,434 | $36,230 | +$1,204 |
| Books & supplies | $1,300 | $1,000 | +$300 |
| Housing & meals | $11,720 | $11,880 | −$160 |
| Personal & travel | $3,100 | $3,650 | −$550 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$5,555 | −$2,758 | −$2,797 |
| Sticker price | $47,999 | $50,002 | −$2,003 |
| Average grants | −$26,854 | −$25,348 | −$1,506 |
| You pay | $21,145 | $24,654 | −$3,509 |
“+” means St. Mary's University 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.
St. Mary's University cost questions
How much is tuition at St. Mary's University?
Tuition and fees are $37,434 a year.
What is the total cost of attending St. Mary's University?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $47,999 a year.
What do families actually pay at St. Mary's University?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $21,145 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $18,352; $48–75k pay $20,553; $110k+ pay $24,649.
How much debt do St. Mary's University graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $19,500, and 5.0% 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 St. Mary's University overview