We understand students and families undertake a significant financial commitment and make real sacrifices to attend Saint Martin’s. That's why we work hard to provide the highest quality experience possible, both inside and outside the classroom.
Affording a Private Education
What are the costs?
Saint Martin's University uses the budget information below to determine aid awards for eligible students. Begin your budgeting process by understanding the direct and indirect costs associated with attending Saint Martin's. Direct costs are charges assessed to your student bill while indirect costs are charges you may need to consider in your annual budget but are not billed by the school. In addition, you'll want to understand our billing processes, your obligations and the financial aid and scholarship options available.
How Saint Martin's helps
Saint Martin's University offers competitive financial support to our students. Our current Financial Support grid allows you to see the minimum amount of aid available according to your test scores and G.P.A.
2017-2018 rates
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Undergraduate
Fall and spring undergraduate full-time budget information (12-18 Credits/term)
On campus Off campus Tuition $35,250 $35,250 Room
(mid-level rate - varies by room type)$5,410 $7,400 Meals
(mid-level rate - varies by meal plan)$5,620 $1,960 Activity fee $250 $250 Health Center fee $156 $156 Enrollment deposit $200 $200 Room damage deposit
(refundable)$200 $200 Total $47,086 $45,416 Additional fees/indirect costs (vary from student to student)
Books and supplies $1,000 Misc./Personal $1,000 Transportation $2,000 Loan fees Varies Average net price
The average net price includes tuition/fees, housing and meals for all full-time undergraduates once scholarships and grants are included.
Total cost with average aid applied $20,765
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International
Please note that the estimated dollar amounts are for one academic year (two semesters) before scholarships. The student is required to certify that they will have funds available* for the amounts listed. The estimated amounts below do not include transportation to and from the United States, and do not represent the total expenses of the program if longer than nine months.
Undergraduate ESL Tuition $35,250 $9,960 Room
(mid-level rate - varies by room type)$5,410 $5,410 Meals
(mid-level rate - varies by meal plan)$5,620 $5,620 Activity fee $250 $250 Health center fee $156 $156 Application fee n/a $50 Room damage deposit
(refundable)$200 $200 Other fees $220 $350 Total $47,106 $21,996
Additional fees/indirect costs (vary from student to student)
Health insurance $1,118 ESL Books and supplies $1,000 Misc./Personal $1,000 Transportation Varies *All international students must complete the International Student Declaration of Finances form.
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Graduate
Business and engineering programs
Fall 2017 / Spring 2018 Civilian Military* Application fee $50 $50 Tuition per credit $1190 $470 500 level courses per credit (business program only) $470 $250 Per credit hour program surcharge $60 None Fall 2017 / Spring 2018 Lacey campus JBLM and Centralia campuses Civilian Military* Civilian Military* Application fee $50 $50 $50 $50 Tuition per credit $1190 $250 $675 $250 Summer 2018 Lacey campus JBLM and Centralia campuses Civilian Military* Civilian Military* Application fee $50 $50 $50 $50 Tuition per credit $1190 $250 $675 $250 Fall 2017 / Spring 2018 Summer 2018 Civilian Military* Civilian Military* Application fee $50 $50 $50 $50 Tuition per credit $1190 $470 $1190 $470 Fall 2017 / Spring 2018 Civilian
Military* Application fee $50 $50 Tuition per credit $1190 $250 Summer 2018 Civilian
Military* Application fee $50 $50 Tuition per credit $1190 $250 Fall 2017 / Spring 2018 Civilian Military* Application fee $50 $50 Tuition per credit $675 $250 Summer 2018 Civilian Military* Application fee $50 $50 Tuition per credit $675 $250 *Graduate military rate (all campuses): Uniformed service members only. This rate includes National Guard members and Reservists as long as they have been updated to active duty status in our student management system.
Proof of military status is required prior to the start of each term/semester.
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Continuing ed (extension campuses)
Undergraduate, survey and certification program courses
Fall 2017 / Spring 2018 100-400 level course Military* Civilian** Online and hybrid per course registration fee None $30 Per credit hour professional fee surcharge
(BA, ACC, ECN and CSC courses)None $60 Tuition per credit $250 $470 Tuition per 3 semester hour course $750 $1410 MED | MIT | STAR
Fall 2017 / Spring 2018 100-600 level course Military* Civilian** Per credit hour technology fee
(Centralia College, Everett CC, Clover Park, and STAR program classes)$4.25 $4.25 Tuition per credit $250 $675 Tuition per 3 semester hour course $750 $2025 MBA | MEM
Fall 2017 / Spring 2018 500 level course Military* Civilian** Per credit hour program surcharge None $60 Tuition† per credit $250 $470 Tuition per 3 semester hour course $750 $1410 600 level course Military* Civilian** Per credit hour program surcharge None $60 Tuition† per credit $470 $1190 Tuition per 3 semester hour course $1410 $3570 *Extended Learning undergraduate military rate: Includes service members (active duty, National Guard/Reservists) and their spouses, disabled veterans and their spouses (NOT Voc Rehab).
Proof of military status is required prior to the start of each term.**Extended Learning civilian rate: Includes civilians, retirees, veterans, DOD members, and all others.
Payment policy
- All payment arrangements are due by the first day of class.
- Students using financial aid must complete their financial aid paperwork in person prior to class start date. Financial aid/scholarship recipients may use the deferred payment plan after balance owed has been calculated using all available awards. Financial aid and scholarship students will be allowed to register only if they’ve made financial aid arrangements with the Student Financial Services department prior to each registration period.
- Chapter 33 Post-9/11 G.I. Bill, VA benefits are not considered financial aid for purposes of calculating the balance due to the institution.
- Students may pay registration costs by check, money order, or online using SelfService.
- All students with accounts in good standing may choose a deferred payment plan. This plan requires a 40% down payment of the tuition balance at the time of registration. Students choosing this option will be required to sign a promissory note for the remaining balance. Payment of balance owed will be due in two equal installments, with dates established at time of registration.
- Students using VA benefits are welcome to participate in the deferred payment plan under above stated conditions.
Tuition and fee breakdown
Details for the 2017-2018 budget information above are based on the following breakdowns.
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Undergraduate tuition rates
Per credit Per semester Fall-spring Full-time (undergrad 12-18) n/a $17,625 $35,250 Summer term $740 n/a n/a Less than 12 credits/Over 18 credits $1,190 n/a n/a Undergraduate computer science, engineering, nursing, and business related courses, additional professional program tuition surcharge (per semester credit) $60 n/a n/a
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Graduate tuition rate
Per credit Per semester Fall-spring Full-time (6/term) $1,190 $7,140 $14,280 Summer term (MED) $1,190 n/a n/a Summer term (MAC) $1,190 n/a n/a Summer term (MBA, MEM, MCE, MME) $1,190 n/a n/a Graduate engineering and business related courses, additional professional program tuition surcharge (per credit) $60 n/a n/a
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Additional fees
Per semester Fall-spring Room damage deposit
(included in $400 enrollment deposit for on campus residents)$200 Residential program fee
(On campus residents)$15 $30 Lab fee**
(sciences, engineering)$70 Lab fee**
(music lessons)$195 Late registration/validation fee $50 Graduation fee* $50 *Per the Office of the Registrar: "The graduation fee is nonrefundable and is charged each time a student applies for graduation."
**Lab fee rates subject to change for the 2017-2018 school year.
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SMU health insurance
All students are required to have health insurance. If a student has their own health insurance coverage they may waive out of the health insurance fee.
Domestic Student Summer Fall Spring/Summer Health insurance* $640.55 $877.27 $1,420.55 - The Saint Martin's University student insurance plan is a shared plan with other colleges or universities using the same coverage.
- Eligibility information listed in the benefit summary or in the online insurance document is not necessarily the eligibility requirement for Saint Martin's University. Each school may have their own.
- Saint Martin’s uses a 6-credit requirement for undergraduate enrollment (half time) and a 3-credit requirement for graduate enrollment (half time).
- Our plan is for domestic students and US Territory students only.
- International students and Visiting Scholars are not enrolled this plan and should contact the Saint Martin's University Office of International Programs for insurance information.
- Dependent coverage is available if the student is also on the plan. For more information or to enroll dependents, contact USI Student Insurance customer service at (800) 853-5899 or studentinsurance@usi.com.
For more information, please visit our Student Health Insurance page
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Room rates
Per semester Fall / Spring Baran Hall double room* $2,360 $4,720 Baran Hall single room* $2,660 $5,320 Spangler Hall suites double room* $2,705 $5,410 Spangler Hall suites single room* $2,950 $5,900 Spangler Hall super single* $3,265 $6,530 Spangler Hall apartments single $3,540 $7,080 Spangler Hall apartments studio $3,700 $7,400 Burton Hall apartments double $3,015 $6,030 Burton Hall apartments single $3,435 $6,870 Parsons Hall double* $2,705 $5,410 Parsons Hall single shared bath* $3,115 $6,230 Parsons Hall single private bath* $3,390 $6,780 Parsons Hall triple room $2,340 $4,680 *Traditional meal plan required.
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Meal plan options
Per semester Fall / Spring Gold plan $2,970 $5,940 Silver plan $2,810 $5,620 Bronze plan $2,655 $5,310 Commuter plan $980 $1,960 For more information regarding meal plans visit Bonappetit.