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83.9%Acceptance
$51,430Tuition
1,399Students
77%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$59,354Earnings
Private nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalLiberal ArtsStudy AbroadData: 2023-24Roman Catholic

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$51,430
Out-of-State Tuition
$51,430
Average Net Price
$28,552
Students Receiving Financial Aid
23.9%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$13,850
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$11,300
Books & Supplies
$250
Total Cost of Attendance
$65,530
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$286/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
84.4%
Students Taking Federal Loans
59.2%
Pell Grant Recipients
23.9%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $17,918
$30,001 – $48,000 $26,610
$48,001 – $75,000 $21,529
$75,001 – $110,000 $30,396
$110,001+ $33,026

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Cost Overview

Most families pay around $28,552 per year at Saint Mary's, well below the $65,530 sticker price. Low-income families pay just $17,918 annually, while those earning over $110,000 pay $33,026. Over four years, expect to spend between $72,000 and $132,000 depending on your family's finances. The all-women's Catholic college provides substantial institutional grants averaging $36,112 to about 27% of students.

Graduates typically leave with $27,000 in debt, translating to monthly payments of $286. With median earnings of $59,354 ten years after graduation, that payment represents about 6% of income. The 84% loan repayment rate suggests most Belles manage their debt successfully. Families earning between $48,000-$75,000 get the sweetest deal here, paying just $21,529 annually thanks to the college's generous aid packages for middle-income students.

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