Saint Mary's College of California (SMC) Tuition 2021| The College Monk

$47,130

Tuition

$67,168

Cost of Attendance

$35,332

Net Price

Saint Mary's College of California (SMC) Tuition and Fees

Saint Mary's College of California offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across different fields, providing quality education to students. The expense of education here is very high, compared to the tuition fees charged by different colleges. The average annual cost for students opting to pursue undergraduate programs at the college is estimated to be around $49,188, based on 2020 - 2021 official information. This amount includes the total tuition fees as well as other expenses. The housing costs $15,524, books and supplies cost $1,971, while the other expenses add up to $4,476.

Total Cost of Attendance

Student type	In-state	Out-State
Tuition & Fees	$47,280	$47,280
Book & Supplies	$1,278	$1,278
Room & Board cost	$15,370	$15,370
Other Expenses	$3,240	$3,240
Total Cost of Attendance	$67,168	$67,168

Coming to the cost of attendance, students need to understand that the tuition fee is just a single aspect of the expenses that come under the overall cost of attending the university. They will be required to plan for various other expenses associated with the cost of attendance, including lodging, dining, textbooks, supplies, and the cost of living, among other things. What's more, at Saint Mary's College of California, the total tuition and fees for the enrolled students come out to be around $49,188 in a year. In addition, the students will be needed to pay an average expense of $1,971 for books and supplies, $15,304 toward room and boarding, and $4,476 for different other expenses in a year. Therefore, the estimated cost of attendance for one year at SMCC is around $70,939, as per the available information.

Average Net Price by Family Income

Net Price

$35,332

Family Income

Avg. Net Price

$0 to $30,000

$28,858

$30,001 to $48,000

$28,185

$48,001 to $75,000

$29,417

$75,001 to $110,000

$33,791

$110,000+

$40,588

As for the net cost for attending SMCC, the actual amount depends on the annual family income of the candidate. The net price is nothing but the actual amount that a student is required to pay in a year. Usually, the individuals who have a higher family income will be required to pay a higher net amount, too. So, it all essentially depends on the family income bracket of the student. At SMCC, the average net price is estimated to be around $36,613. For students with a family income below $30,000, the estimated net price is $25,057, while for the individuals who fall in the $30,001-$48,000 income bracket, the net cost is $25,737. The amount stands at $27,873 for an annual income between $48,001 and $75,000, $29,077 for the $75,001-$110,000 income bracket, and $41,121 for a family income above $110,000.

Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Student type	In-state	Out-State
Tuition & Fees	$47,280	$47,280
Room & Board Cost	$15,370	$15,370
Total Tuition & Fees	$62,650	$62,650

At Saint Mary's College of California, the estimated tuition and fees for candidates who have enrolled in undergraduate programs are $49,188 per year. Moreover, the applicants must also pay an amount of $15,304 towards room and boarding charges. In this way, for one year, the total cost for undergraduate students comes to around $70,939.

Graduate Tuition and Fees

	In-state	Out-State
Tuition	$39,077	$39,077
Fees	N/A	N/A

Moving on to the tuition and fees charged for students who wish to join postgraduate programs offered at SMCC, the amount stands at $31,308 per year. It is interesting to note that Saint Mary's College of California does not charge any graduation fees from students.

Cost Per Credit Hour

Degree	Year	Cost per Credit hour
Graduate	2018 - 2019	$1,330
Undergraduate	2018 - 2019	$1,688

The cost per credit hour – the total program cost divided by the total number of credit hours of the program – that the student has to pay to attend Saint Mary's College of California varies between graduate and undergraduate degrees. As per the 2019-2020 fee structure, the cost per credit hour for graduate courses is $521 and for undergraduate courses, it stands at $378. Saint Mary's College of California also offers a wide range of online programs across 90 different majors for students at present.

Campus Housing Expenses

Housing & other expenses	On Campus	Off Campus
Room & Board	$15,370	$13,779
Other Expense	$3,240	$4,248
Book & Supplies	$1,278	$1,278

As far as the housing and related charges at SMCC are concerned, these expenses vary depending on whether the candidate chooses to live on-campus or off-campus. Students have to pay $19,223 per year for on-campus housing and $20,338 a year for off-campus lodging facilities. For on-campus students at the university, the room and board charges total around $15,524 per year, while the amount charged for off-campus candidates stands at $15,084. In addition to that, the candidates will have to pay an amount of about $1,971 for books and supplies. Aside from these, the other expenses that students should plan for add up to $3,699 for on-campus candidates and $5,254 for students who are off-campus.

Campus Housing Expenses

Housing & Other Expenses

Room & Boards

On Campus

$15,370

Off Campus

$13,779

Housing & Other Expenses

Other Expenses

On Campus

$3,240

Off Campus

$4,248

Housing & Other Expenses

Book & Supplies

On Campus

$1,278

Off Campus

$1,278

Online Degree Programs, Tuition and Cost Per Credit Summary

Degree Type	Total Average Tuition	Average Tuition Per Credit
Masters	$74,400	NA

Saint Mary's College of California (SMC) offers 4 online programs across 1 Majors.

Projected Price for a 4 year degree

As per official data, the current projected cost for a four-year bachelor's degree, along with the living expenses, at the college is estimated to be around $357,273. Notably, the total expenses for undergraduate students amounted to $36,613 in 2018-2019, $35,332 in 2017-2018, and $33,414 in 2016-2017.