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.
How Saint Martin's helps
Saint Martin's is dedicated to helping you fund your education. On average, each year we award over $20 million dollars in scholarships — ranging from $100 to full tuition.
First-year Saint Martin's scholarships
The following anticipated annual awards are based on a holistic review of applications and unweighted cumulative GPA.
| GPA | Scholarship award |
|---|---|
| 4.0-3.75 | $23,000 Chancellor's |
| 3.74-3.5 | $21,000 President's |
| 3.49-3.0 | $20,000 Dean's |
| 2.99-2.75 | $16,000 Faculty |
| 2.74-2.5 | $13,000 University |
| 2.49-0 | $5,000 Angus McDonald |
Transfer Saint Martin's scholarships
The following anticipated annual awards are based on a holistic review of applications and unweighted cumulative GPA of all college work.
| GPA | Scholarship award |
|---|---|
| 4.0-3.5 | $16,000 Trustee's (invitation only) |
| 3.9-3.4 | $14,000 Chancellor's |
| 3.39-2.85 | $11,000 President's |
| 2.84-2.5 | $8,000 University |
* Saint Martin’s is now a test optional university. Although we are test- optional, we are still happy to accept and consider SAT or ACT scores as part of your application review. Talk with your admissions counselor about how your test scores can affect your merit award.
* Be sure to include any high school activities, awards, clubs and rigor of your high school curriculum (honors, AP/IB, college in the high school, etc.) on your Saint Martin’s application as merit awards are based on a holistic review of your application.
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.
Estimate potential costs and aid with the net price calculator
2020-2021 rates
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Undergraduate
Fall and spring undergraduate full-time budget information (12-18 credits/term)
On campus Off campus Tuition $39,500 $39,500 Room
(mid-level rate - varies by room type)$5,860 $8,200 Meals
(mid-level rate - varies by meal plan)$6,550 $2,310 Activity fee $280 $280 Health Center fee $160 $160 Enrollment deposit $200 $200 Room damage deposit
(refundable)$200 $200 Total $52,750 Not yet available 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 $39,500 $9,960 Room
(mid-level rate - varies by room type)$5,860 $5,860 Meals
(mid-level rate - varies by meal plan)$6,550 $6,550 Activity fee $280 $280 Health center fee $160 $160 Application fee n/a $60 Room damage deposit
(refundable)$200 $200 Other fees $220 $350 Total $52,770 $23,420
Additional fees/indirect costs (vary from student to student)
Health insurance $1,590 Books and supplies $1,000 Misc./Personal $1,000 Transportation Varies *All international students must complete the International Student Declaration of Finances form.
** International insurance rates are currently an estimate. Actual rates will be provided around April 2020.
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Graduate
Business and engineering programs
MBA | MAcc | MSCE | MEM | MSEV | MSME | MSCS
Fall 2020 / Spring 2021 Civilian Military* Application fee $50 $50 Tuition per credit $1,320 $600 500 level courses per credit (business program only) $600 $250 Per credit hour program surcharge $75 None Fall 2020 / Spring 2021 Lacey campus JBLM Civilian Military* Civilian Military* Application fee $50 $50 $50 $50 Tuition per credit $1,320 $250 $660 $250 Summer 2021 Lacey campus JBLM and Centralia campuses Civilian Military* Civilian Military* Application fee $50 $50 $50 $50 Tuition per credit $1,320 $250 $660 $250 Fall 2020 / Spring 2021 Summer 2021 Civilian Military* Civilian Military* Application fee $50 $50 $50 $50 Tuition per credit $1,320 $600 $1,320 $600 Fall 2020 / Spring 2021 Civilian
Military* Application fee $50 $50 Tuition per credit $1,320 $250 Summer 2021 Civilian
Military* Application fee $50 $50 Tuition per credit $1,320 $250 Fall 2020 / Spring 2021 Civilian Military* Application fee $50 $50 Tuition per credit **$660 $250 Summer 2021 Civilian Military* Application fee $50 $50 Tuition per credit **$660 $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.
**STAR with MIT: Students enrolled in the STAR with MIT program will be assessed the STAR tuition rate for the STAR certification courses and MIT tuition rate for MIT program required courses. See MIT/MED section for those rates.Fall 2020 / Spring 2021 Civilian Military* Tuition per credit (800/900 level) $825 $500 Concentration courses (600/700 level master's courses) See appropriate master's program for tuition rates See appropriate master's program for tuition rates ***PhD military rate: This rate is for 800/900 level PhD courses and is extended to active military service members and their spouses, disabled veterans and their spouses, National Guard service members and their spouses, and reservist service members and their spouses.
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Saint Martin's-JBLM
Undergraduate, survey and certification program courses
Fall 2020 / Spring 2021 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 $80 Tuition per credit $250 $600 Tuition per 3 semester hour course $750 $1,800
*Saint Martin's-JBLM 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.
**Saint Martin's-JBLM civilian rate: Includes civilians, retirees, veterans, DOD members, and all others.
Payment policy
- All payments and/or arrangements are due one week (5 business days) prior to the start of the term or no later than the first day of the term if registration occurs later.
- Financial aid recipients must have all required aid documents submitted to Student Financial Services prior to the start of the term.
- Payment plans are available for students with accounts in good standing. 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.
- 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 or money order in person or by credit/debit card or electronic check online through their Self Service account.
- Students using VA benefits are welcome to participate in the deferred payment plan under above stated conditions.
2020-2021 tuition and fee breakdown
Details for the 2020-2021 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 $19,750 $39,500 Summer term $825 n/a n/a Less than 12 credits/Over 18 credits $1,320 n/a n/a Undergraduate computer science, engineering, nursing, and business related courses, additional professional program tuition surcharge (per semester credit) $80 n/a n/a
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Graduate tuition rates
Per credit Per semester Fall-spring Full-time (6/term) $1,320 $7,920 $15,840 Summer term (MED) $1,320 n/a n/a Summer term (MAC) $1,320 n/a n/a Summer term (MBA, MEM, MSCE, MSME) $1,320 n/a n/a Graduate engineering and business related courses, additional professional program tuition surcharge (per credit) $80 n/a n/a
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Summer 2020
Important: Please complete validation and payment arrangements no later than the first day of class. Internships or directed study classes without specific meeting dates must be validated by the first session.
Lacey campus
Programs Cost per semester hour Undergraduate $795 Master of Education (MED) $1,275 Master in Teaching (MIT) $1,275 Master of Engineering Management (MEM) $1,275 Master of Mechanical Engineering (MSME) $1,275 Master of Civil Engineering (MSCE) $1,275 Master of Business Administration (MBA) $1,275 Ph.D. in Leadership Studies $825 Saint Martin's-JBLM
View JBLM summer session information
Additional surcharges and fees
Professional program surcharge: $75 per semester hour (undergraduate and graduate)
- Engineering
- Business
- Computer Science
- Nursing
Auditing: Approximately one-half the regular tuition fee.
Request an auditing fee schedule from the Student Financial Services Center. Students may audit only on a space-available basis. First preference is given to regularly registered students.Lab and materials: Varies from course to course; view specific fees on Self-Service during registration.
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Additional fees
Per semester
(unless otherwise noted)Fall-spring Room damage deposit
(included in $400 enrollment deposit for on campus residents)$200 Residential program fee
(On campus residents)$20 $40 Lab fee**
(sciences, engineering, nursing)$100 Lab fee**
(music lessons)$195 per credit Late registration/validation fee $50 Undergrad Graduation fee* $40 Graduate Graduation fee* $55 *Graduation fee is non-refundable and charged each time a student applies for graduation.
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Saint Martin's domestic student health insurance
2020/2021 insurance information
All domestic students enrolled on the Lacey campus half-time or more are required to have medical insurance coverage. If a student has their own health insurance coverage they may waive out of the health insurance fee.
Domestic student Fall 2020 Spring/Summer 2021 Summer 2021 Domestic student health insurance* $1,155 $1,963 $901 - 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 in this plan and should contact the Saint Martin's University Office of International Programs and Development for insurance information
- Dependent coverage is available if the student is also on the plan. To enroll dependents, visit the AHP Student Insurance site at stmartin.myahpcare.com.
- The final brochure will be available soon.
For more information, please visit our student health insurance page.
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Room rates
Per semester Fall / Spring Baran Hall double room* $2,525 $5,050 Baran Hall single room* $2,890 $5,780 Spangler Hall suites double room* $2,960 $5,920 Spangler Hall suites single room* $3,380 $6,760 Spangler Hall apartments single $3,930 $7,860 Burton Hall apartments double $3,350 $6,700 Burton Hall apartments single $3,770 $7,540 Parson Hall double* $2,930 $5,860 Parsons Hall single shared bath* $3,380 $6,760 Parsons Hall single private bath* $3,690 $7,380 Parsons Hall double suite* $2,750 $5,500 *Traditional meal plan required.
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Meal plan options
Per semester Fall / Spring Gold plan $3,480 $6,960 Silver plan $3,275 $6,550 Bronze plan $3,125 $6,250 Commuter plan $1,155 $2,310 For more information regarding meal plans visit Bon Appetit.
2019-2020 rates
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Undergraduate
Fall and spring undergraduate full-time budget information (12-18 Credits/term)
On campus Off campus Tuition $38,150 $38,150 Room
(mid-level rate - varies by room type)$5,750 $8,048 Meals
(mid-level rate - varies by meal plan)$6,250 $2,468 Activity fee $250 $250 Health Center fee $160 $160 Enrollment deposit $200 $200 Room damage deposit
(refundable)$200 $200 Total $50,960 $49,476 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 $38,150 $9,960 Room
(mid-level rate - varies by room type)$5,750 $5,750 Meals
(mid-level rate - varies by meal plan)$6,250 $6,250 Activity fee $250 $250 Health center fee $160 $160 Application fee n/a $60 Room damage deposit
(refundable)$200 $200 Other fees $220 $350 Total $50,980 $22,970
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
MBA | MSCE | MEM | MSEV | MSME
Fall 2019 / Spring 2020 Civilian Military* Application fee $50 $50 Tuition per credit $1,275 $500 500 level courses per credit (business program only) $500 $250 Per credit hour program surcharge $75 None Fall 2019 / Spring 2020 Lacey campus JBLM and Centralia campuses Civilian Military* Civilian Military* Application fee $50 $50 $50 $50 Tuition per credit $1,275 $250 $637.50 $250 Summer 2020 Lacey campus JBLM and Centralia campuses Civilian Military* Civilian Military* Application fee $50 $50 $50 $50 Tuition per credit $1,275 $250 $637.50 $250 Fall 2019 / Spring 2020 Summer 2020 Civilian Military* Civilian Military* Application fee $50 $50 $50 $50 Tuition per credit $1,275 $500 $1,275 $500 Fall 2019 / Spring 2020 Civilian
Military* Application fee $50 $50 Tuition per credit $1,275 $250 Summer 2020 Civilian
Military* Application fee $50 $50 Tuition per credit $1,275 $250 Fall 2019 / Spring 2020 Civilian Military* Application fee $50 $50 Tuition per credit **$637.50 $250 Summer 2020 Civilian Military* Application fee $50 $50 Tuition per credit **$637.50 $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.
**STAR with MIT: Students enrolled in the STAR with MIT program will be assessed the STAR tuition rate for the STAR certification courses and MIT tuition rate for MIT program required courses. See MIT/MED section for those rates.
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Saint Martin's-JBLM
Undergraduate, survey and certification program courses
Fall 2019 / Spring 2020 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 $75 Tuition per credit $250 $500 Tuition per 3 semester hour course $750 $1,500 MED | MIT | STAR
Fall 2019 / Spring 2020 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 $637.50 Tuition per 3 semester hour course $750 $1,912.50 MBA | MEM
Fall 2019 / Spring 2020 500 level course Military* Civilian** Per credit hour program surcharge None $75 Tuition† per credit $250 $500 Tuition per 3 semester hour course $750 $1,500 600 level course Military* Civilian** Per credit hour program surcharge None $75 Tuition† per credit $500 $1,275 Tuition per 3 semester hour course $1,500 $3,825 *Saint Martin's-JBLM 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.**Saint Martin's-JBLM 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.
2019-2020 tuition and fee breakdown
Details for the 2019-2020 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 $19,075 $38,150 Summer term $795 n/a n/a Less than 12 credits/Over 18 credits $1,275 n/a n/a Undergraduate computer science, engineering, nursing, and business related courses, additional professional program tuition surcharge (per semester credit) $75 n/a n/a
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Graduate tuition rates
Per credit Per semester Fall-spring Full-time (6/term) $1,275 $7,650 $15,330 Summer term (MED) $1,275 n/a n/a Summer term (MAC) $1,275 n/a n/a Summer term (MBA, MEM, MSCE, MSME) $1,275 n/a n/a Graduate engineering and business related courses, additional professional program tuition surcharge (per credit) $75 n/a n/a
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Additional fees
Per semester
(unless otherwise noted)Fall-spring Room damage deposit
(included in $400 enrollment deposit for on campus residents)$200 Residential program fee
(On campus residents)$20 $40 Lab fee**
(sciences, engineering, nursing)$100 Lab fee**
(music lessons)$195 per credit Late registration/validation fee $50 Undergrad Graduation fee* $40 Graduate Graduation fee* $55 *Graduation fee is non-refundable and charged each time a student applies for graduation.
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Saint Martin's domestic student health insurance
2019/2020 insurance information
All domestic students enrolled on the Lacey campus half-time or more are required to have medical insurance coverage. If a student has their own health insurance coverage they may waive out of the health insurance fee.
Domestic student Summer Fall Spring/Summer Domestic student health insurance* $1,030 $1,637.64 $752.73 - 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 in this plan and should contact the Saint Martin's University Office of International Programs and Development 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* $2,450 $4,900 Baran Hall single room* $2,800 $5,600 Spangler Hall suites double room* $2,875 $5,750 Spangler Hall suites single room* $3,250 $6,500 Spangler Hall apartments single $3,775 $7,550 Burton Hall apartments double $3,225 $6,450 Burton Hall apartments single $3,625 $7,250 Parson Hall double* $2,875 $5,750 Parsons Hall single shared bath* $3,250 $6,500 Parsons Hall single private bath* $3,550 $7,100 Parsons Hall triple room $2,375 $4,750 *Traditional meal plan required.
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Meal plan options
Per semester Fall / Spring Gold plan $3,325 $6,650 Silver plan $3,125 $6,250 Bronze plan $2,975 $5,950 Commuter plan $1,100 $2,200 For more information regarding meal plans visit Bon Appetit.