All tuition, room and board, and fee information is for the Fall 2024 semester. Specific information regarding these costs for the Spring 2025 semester will not be available until January 2025.
The following basic charges are payable one week prior to the beginning of classes each semester. The College reserves the right to revise its rates in response to economic conditions.
| Description | Amount |
|---|---|
| Master of Science in Data Science: | |
| Entering Fall 2024 (36 credit hours) | $745 per credit hour |
| Program Fee | $165 per credit hour |
| Master of Autism Studies: | |
| Entering Fall 2024 (36 credit hours) | $745 per credit hour |
| Program Fee | $220 per credit hour |
| Master of Science in Speech Pathology: | |
| Cohort Entering Fall 2024 | $745 per credit hour |
| Program Fee | $350 per credit hour |
| Doctor of Nursing Practice: | |
| BSN to DNP program | |
| Cohort Entering Fall 2024 | $745 per credit hour |
| Program Fee | $250 per credit hour |
| Graduate Nursing Testing Fees | $130 per semester |
| Dual Degree - Master of Autism Studies and Master of Speech Language Pathology: | |
| Cohort Entering Fall 2024 | $745 per credit hour |
| Program Fees | $276 per credit hour |
| Masters of Science in Nursing | |
| Cohort Entering Fall 2024 | $745 per credit hour |
| Program Fee | $350 per credit hour |
| Graduate Nursing Testing Fee | $420.00 |
| Masters of Social Work | |
| Cohort Entering Fall 2024 | $745 per credit hour |
| Program Fee | $0.00 per credit hour |
| Undergraduate Courses taken by Graduate Students: | $920 per credit hour |
| Master of Science in Speech Pathology Bridge Program: | $920 per credit hour |
| Description | Amount |
|---|---|
| Data Science (payable to GRADCAS) | $25 |
| Nursing Practice (payable to Nursing CAS) | $78 |
| Speech Pathology (payable to CSDCAS) | $140 |
| Dual Degree in Autism Studies and Speech Pathology (payable to CSDCAS) | $140 |
| Master of Autism Studies (payable to GRADCAS) | $25 |
| Description | Amount |
|---|---|
| On-Campus Room and Board, Fall and Spring | |
| Graduate Room + Full Board (optional) | $7,130 per semester |
| Graduate Room + Limited Board (required) | $6,520 per semester |
| Room Only (by Exception) | $5,032 per semester |
Additional charges for housing and board may be incurred during required on- campus events for hybrid programs. Please visit program website for details.
| Description | Amount |
|---|---|
| Return Payment Fee | $30 |
| Parking Fees | |
Resident Student |
$200.00 |
Non Resident Student - Academic Year |
$150.00 |
Temporary Parking Permits (2 weeks only) |
$ 50.00 |
| Description | Amount |
|---|---|
| Enrollment deposit (new students) | $400 |
Applicants offered admission to a graduate program must reserve their seat by submitting a non-refundable deposit. This deposit will be applied toward the first semester charges. Additionally, women enrolling in the Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology program may live on campus. A deposit is required to reserve a seat in the class and begin the housing process. This deposit is non-refundable, and is applied as follows: $200 toward the first semester charges and $200 as a security deposit for on-campus housing.
Students who properly withdraw from the College prior to the first day of class for any semester will not be assessed any charges. For students withdrawing or dismissed after the opening of classes for any semester, there will be no refund of tuition and fees unless the student meets one of the following conditions:
If any of the above conditions apply, the refund will be calculated in conformity with the following policies:
| Calendar Weeks | Percentage |
|---|---|
| First week | 70% |
| Second week | 55% |
| Third week | 40% |
| Fourth week | 25% |
ADJUSTMENT POLICY FOR APPROVED PROTRACTED ILLNESS OR OTHER INVOLUNTARY SITUATION WITHDRAWAL:
These types of withdrawals must be approved by the Dean of Students and/or the Dean of Student Academic Services, with appropriate medical documentation. If you withdraw after the opening of classes for any semester because of an approved protracted illness or some other involuntary situation that is beyond your control, your charges for tuition, room and board will be adjusted as noted below. The move-out date is the last day a room is assigned to you and can not be used by someone else, because you are occupying it in person or with belongings.
Fees: Fees are not refundable.
1. Withdrawal from a class or classes: If a student drops a class after registration has taken place and a new tuition category applies, an adjustment refund will occur if the class is dropped within the first four weeks of the academic year as follows:
| Calendar Weeks | Percentage |
|---|---|
| First Week | 70% |
| Second Week | 55% |
| Third Week | 40% |
| Fourth Week | 25% |
| Fifth and subsequent weeks | no refund of any tuition or fees associated with that class |
2. Please note: The refund schedule will be adjusted accordingly based on the above schedule for students who withdraw from semesters or courses with durations of less than 16 weeks.
Students who withdraw from Saint Mary’s international programs are subject to the reimbursement policies for each individual program.
POLICY AND PROCEDURE:
The refund policy will be administered by the College Business Office under the direction of the Controller of the College. A parent or student who wishes to appeal a decision of that office may do so by addressing a written communication to the Vice President for Strategy and Finance, Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, IN 46556. All notices of intention to withdraw must be made in writing and received in the Office of Academic Affairs and First Year Studies to be considered official. Any refunds will be considered official. Refunds for all funds excepting financial aid received from state and/or federal sources, which may have its own regulatory requirements, will be based on the date that the withdrawal process was initiated by the student. Refunds may not be back-dated beyond this initiation date.
The refund policy will be administered by the College's Finance Department under the direction of the Controller of the College. A student who wishes to appeal a decision of that office may do so by addressing a written communication to the:
Vice President for Strategy and Finance
Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, IN 46556
All notices of intention to withdraw must be made in writing and received by the Program Director to be considered official. Any refunds will be considered official. Refunds will be based on the official withdrawal date confirmed by a change of status form completed by the Office of Academic Advising and Registrar. Refunds may not be back-dated beyond this change of status date.
Saint Mary's students have the ability to protect their college investment by purchasing tuition insurance each semester. This optional coverage expands the scope of the College's refund policy by ensuring the potential for full reimbursement for tuition, room and board, and other fees for unexpected, covered withdrawals at any time during the semester. Learn more about the Tuition Protection Plan at GradGuard.com/tuition/saintmarys or call (877) 794-6603.
Transcripts, grade reports, and diplomas will be withheld from graduate students who have any unpaid obligations to the College.
The College reserves the right to recover all costs involved with the collection and/or litigation of past-due accounts including but not limited to: collection agency fees, reasonable attorney’s fees, court costs, and all other charges allowed by law.
Payment for tuition and fees for the semester are due on or before the date shown on the student’s billing statement which will be sent approximately two weeks prior to the start of the semester. Accounts not settled in full by the start of the semester are subject to late charges.
The College offers a monthly payment plan for students. This plan allows students and other authorized users to make payments in equal installments during each semester. Enrollment is by term and includes an enrollment fee per semester. If you are unable to pay your bill in full, you must enroll in the payment plan. If a payment arrangement is not in place by the due date, you could potentially be assessed a late fee and receive a hold on your account that will prevent you from registering for classes, obtaining a transcript, and accessing your grades. Information detailing the payment plan will be sent to graduate students in the summer.
Credit cards are accepted for payment of student accounts. There is a processing fee associated with this service based upon the amount charged. Information about this service can be obtained by contacting the Student Accounts Office.
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