Covering Innovation & Inequality in Education
This year at Saint Mary's College, we project that on average students will pay $30,679, while the advertised price of attendance is $73,965. That’s a difference of $43,286.
| Year | Net in-state price at Saint Mary's College | In-state sticker price at Saint Mary's College |
|---|---|---|
| 26-27 | $30,679 | $73,965 |
| 25-26 | $29,737 | $71,693 |
| 24-25 | $28,823 | $69,490 |
| 23-24 | $27,865 | $67,180 |
| 22-23 | $30,389 | $66,210 |
| 21-22 | $27,960 | $64,430 |
| 20-21 | $27,686 | $62,090 |
| 19-20 | $27,121 | $59,420 |
| 18-19 | $26,906 | $57,300 |
| 17-18 | $25,610 | $55,200 |
| 16-17 | $26,664 | $52,900 |
| 15-16 | $25,991 | $51,120 |
| 14-15 | $27,508 | $49,300 |
| 13-14 | $26,529 | $47,660 |
How much a student actually pays usually depends, at least in part, on their family's household income. At Saint Mary's College this year, we project students with incomes over $110K will pay around $33,518, while students with incomes below $30K will pay around $18,453. That's a difference of $15,065.
| Income bracket | Projected net price at Saint Mary's College |
|---|---|
| <$30K | $18,453 |
| $30K-$48K | $19,985 |
| $48K-$75K | $23,136 |
| $75K-$110K | $26,072 |
| >$110K | $33,518 |
A school’s graduation rate can indicate how likely a student is to complete their degree. At Saint Mary's College, over the last five years 75% of students earned their bachelor’s degree within six years of enrolling.
Students from different demographic backgrounds often graduate at different rates, so it can be helpful to look beyond the overall graduation rate. This chart shows how students of different races and ethnicities fare earning their degrees at Saint Mary's College.
| Demographic category | Graduation rate at Saint Mary's College | National average |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 67% | 30% |
| Asian | 65% | 45% |
| Black | 54% | 34% |
| Hispanic | 71% | 41% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 100% | 28% |
| White | 77% | 49% |
| Multiple races | 58% | 37% |
| Unknown race | 74% | 37% |
The size and demographic makeup of a school’s student body can have a large impact on a student’s experience. Saint Mary's College has 1,603 students, which puts it in the {SIZE_PERCENTILE} percentile of private, 4-year schools.
About 99% of students are female.
And about 74% of students are white.