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Tuition and Fees
Matriculation and Housing Deposit
The University uses the comprehensive fee structure for billing of tuition, student fees, room and board. This is a convenient way for families to estimate their investment accurately. In addition, the comprehensive fee covers use of the fitness center, laundry facilities, kiosks, campus concierge, concerts, nationally known speakers, athletics, technology, tutoring, and parking. It does not include books or specific course fees.
The matriculation and housing deposit is credited directly to the account of the student and does not represent an additional charge.
Student Charges for 2013 – 2014 Comprehensive Fee for students living on campus*
$41,600
Comprehensive Fee for commuting students
$30,715
*The comprehensive fee for students living on campus is based on double occupancy bedrooms. There will be an additional charge for students choosing a room other than a standard double occupancy. The additional charge ranges from $2,630 to $7,640 annually, depending on the specific residence hall and room type. The comprehensive fee listed is for the student taking the normal full-time load of 12 through 18 credits per semester. An additional charge of $630 per credit will be assessed for each credit taken beyond the 18 credit maximum for the semester. Charges are determined at the close of the add period.
Personal Costs In addition to the fixed charges at the University, each student will have personal expenses. Books are not included in the tuition fees. While the cost of new books for a year may exceed $1,000, used books are frequently available at a much reduced cost. Other supplies and personal items are available in the University bookstore. In computing the total cost of college, transportation should be considered. The Student Life Office assists students in pooling rides to distant states.
Course Fees No fees for individual courses will be charged except for practice teaching courses; certain music, art, and biology courses; and bowling, golf, swimming and various other physical education courses that may be offered. Fees for all courses will be announced at the beginning of the semester.
Late Registration Fees
In addition to the charges stated, the student may have accident, hospitalization and surgical insurance as described in this Bulletin.
All students, excluding incoming freshman and transfer students, are expected to complete their registration by the registration deadline date as indicated by the university calendar. Students who register after the registration deadline will be charged a $250 late registration fee.
Part-time Student Charges
Auditing Fees
Students attending on a part-time basis will pay $840 per semester credit if they are taking up to and including 11 semester credits. There will also be a $156 technology fee per semester. Students who enroll in 12 or more semester credits will pay the same tuition and general fee as a full-time degree-seeking student. Part-time students who do not pay student fees will not be permitted to participate in any student activities outside the classroom including, but not limited to, intramural activities, student government, Greek life, the Student Health Center and Slane Student Fitness Center.
Occasionally, a student may be allowed to audit a course for which no credit is given. If this is permitted, the charge will be one-half of whatever the charge would be on a credit basis.
Method of Payment The amount due each semester will be indicated on the billing notice. Billing statements for the fall semester are mailed in June and due in July. Billing statements for the spring semester are mailed in November and due in December. This statement will include anticipated charges and will reflect any financial aid grants and automatic credits. Payments sent by mail should be