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Cost of Attendance

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The tables below show an average expense budget for the 2008-2009 academic year. Please note that all first-year students must live on campus.

Upperclass Students
On-Campus Commuter Off-Campus
Tuition $36,891 $36,891 $36,891
Activities Fee 210 210 210
Health Service Fee 531 531 531
Room & Board 11,697 0 9,697
Commuter Maintenance Allowance 0 4,097 0
Books/Personal Expenses 3,121 3,121 3,121
TOTAL $52,450 $44,850 $50,450
ADDITIONAL EXPENSES FOR FIRST-YEAR AND TRANSFER STUDENTS
On-Campus Commuter Off-Campus
One-time Student Records Fee 39 39 39
Orientation Fee 536 536 536
Orientation Housing Fee 285 285 285
TOTAL $53,310 $45,710 $51,310

NOTE

  1. This budget does not include nominal travel allowance.
  2. If you are required to purchase the University's health insurance, you will have to pay approximately $1,749 more than the total above for that coverage.
  3. Add $2 to books and personal expenses for First-year/Transfer students’ costs to arrive at the total budget.
  4. If you change your housing status, you must notify the Office of College Aid immediately.