Tuition, Fees, and Expenses
The following are estimated expenses in U.S. dollars for the 2016-2017 academic year:
UNDERGRADUATE TUITION AND FEES
Fall and Spring Tuition* – $40,484
International Fee – $360
Health Insurance – $1,512
Student Association Fee – $140
Total Tuition and Fees – $42,496
LIVING EXPENSES
Textbooks – $1,200
Housing (on-campus)** – $6,394
Food*** – $4,722
Community and Residence Hall fees – $400
Personal Expenses – $3,016
Total Living Expenses – $15,732
Total Tuition, Fees, and Living Expenses – $58,228
There is a one-time Student Services fee of $485 for first-time enrollees.
* Estimate based on 12-18 credit hours per semester @ $1,453 per credit hour
** Housing estimate based on double room in William F. Fisher Hall plus fees – Cost is per student
*** Cost based on a university meal plan with 12 meals per week (plus 400 Dining and 50 Game Day Dollars) without transferability. Students who intend to take summer classes will need to have additional funds as follows:
Students who intend to take summer classes will need to have additional funds as follows:
Tuition: $1,453 per credit hour
International Fee: $100
Estimated living expenses: $1,900 per month
Students who will have family members accompanying them must show an additional $3,000 for a spouse and $1,500 for each dependent child.
Tuition, Room & Board
2016-17 TUITION, ROOM AND BOARD FOR INCOMING STUDENTS
(subject to change)
| FALL | SPRING | TOTAL | |
| Tuition (12-18 hours) | $20,242 | $20,242 | $40,484 |
| Room Rate (double occupancy) | $3,197 | $3,197 | $6,394 |
| Dining/Board Rate (12 meal plan) | $2,361 | $2,361 | $4,722 |
| TOTALS | $25,800 | $25,800 | $51,600 |
Associated student fees for the 2016-17 academic year.
Student Fees
(subject to change)
| FALL | SPRING | TOTAL | |
| Student Services Fee* | $485 | $0 | $485 |
| Student Association Fee | $70 | $70 | $140 |
| Community Fee** | $175 | $175 | $350 |
| Residence Hall Association Fee | $25 | $25 | $50 |
*Student Services Fee covers orientation, graduation, course drop/add processing and unlimited transcript requests; This is a one-time charge assessed during the first semester of enrollment.
**Community Fee includes technology and various academic support services.
Additional costs for books and supplies vary with the course of study.
Average cost for books – $1,200
Average cost for travel – $1,508
Please contact the Office of Student Financial Services for other cost of attendance budgets.
Cost of Living & Dining on Campus
Residence Hall Rates
Residence Hall Rates
2016-17 ACADEMIC YEAR RATE SCHEDULES
-Rates per person per semester
-RHA fee of $25 per semester (No fee for sororities)
| Economy Single Room | Double Room | Single Room | Double Suite Room | Triple Suite Room | |
| Hardesty Hall | $3,386 | ||||
| Fisher South | $3,197 | ||||
| West Suites | $3,386 | $3,567 | |||
| John Mabee | $3,197 | $3,567 | $3,567 | $2,620 | |
| Lottie Jane Mabee | $3,197 | $3,567 | $2,620 | ||
| LaFortune House | $3,386 | ||||
| Sorority Housing | $3,197 |
Meal Plan Options
With more options than ever, students can pick the meal plan that best suits their needs. All Dining Dollars and Game Day Dollars are assessed per semester. Dining Dollars and Game Day Dollars must be used within the academic year, as they do not transfer.
Traditional Plan 2016-2017
| Meals | Dining Dollars | Game Day Dollars | Cost Per Semester |
| 21 Meals Per Week | 400 | 50 | $3,206 |
| 17 Meals Per Week | 225 | 50 | $2,522 |
| 12 Meals Per Week | 400 | 50 | $2,361 |
| 10 Meals Per Week | 650 | 50 | $2,715 |
| 8 Meals Per Week | 375 | 50 | $2,137 |
| 165 Meals Per Semester | 500 | 0 | $2,887 |
Third Year Resident Plan 2016-2017
Residents must have completed two years in on-campus housing.
| Meals | Dining Dollars | Game Day Dollars | Cost Per Semester |
| 110 Meals Per Semester | 250 | 0 | $1,886 |
| 80 Meals Per Semester | 300 | 0 | $1,592 |
| 45 Meals Per Semester | 650 | 50 | $1,472 |
Dietary Needs
Our Campus Dining Services Program can accommodate your special dietary requirements. For more information, please contact the Housing and Dining Office at 918-631-2516.
