Saint Mary's College's published cost of attendance is $66,478. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $16,760, middle-income families pay around $21,014, and higher-income families pay approximately $30,443.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $66,478 |
| Tuition and Fees | $53,230 |
| Room and Board | $14,260 |
| Books and Supplies | $300 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$41,186 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $25,292 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $16,760 |
| $30–48k | $18,152 |
| $48–75k | $21,014 |
| $75–110k | $23,680 |
| $110k+ | $30,443 |
Saint Mary's College's published cost of attendance is $66,478. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $16,760, middle-income families pay around $21,014, and higher-income families pay approximately $30,443. Azimuth ranks Saint Mary's College #1181 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Saint Mary's College's aid structure combines need-based and merit components. The institution participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA and CSS Profile. The difference between published cost of attendance and net price reflects the aid reshaping that occurs across income levels — a pattern worth understanding when comparing sticker price to actual family cost. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $27,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $48,565; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures. See the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $69,406, median federal debt of $27,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $305 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
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Graduates of Saint Mary's College earn median 4-year earnings of $69,406, placing Saint Mary's College in the 72.5 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Saint Mary's College #339 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. These outcomes reflect Saint Mary's College's concentrated focus on health and life sciences fields, where demand and early-career compensation remain strong across the labor market. The earnings pattern centers on health professions and biological sciences. Nursing is the largest program with 45 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $80,396, representing 0.9x the national benchmark for the field. The Psychology, General program graduates 30 students earning median 4-year earnings of $58,218, while Business Administration and Teacher Education round out the core portfolio with 29 and 25 graduates respectively. This program concentration in Health — representing 12% of degrees — aligns with Indiana's healthcare workforce demand and contributes to the institution's consistent four-year earnings outcomes.
