Expenses

Following is a list of estimated costs for an international student enrolled full time during the fall and spring semesters (one academic year). Tuition and fees for summer are additional. The Board of Trustees reserves the right to change tuition and fees at any time. Full-time enrollment is required for all international students with the F-1 visa and the J-1 visa.

Estimated expense schedule for international students for 2009-2010

Fall and Spring Semesters Undergraduate Graduate
Tuition 15,741* 8,395**
Fees 2,347* 1,550**
Room and board at International House, nine months 8,203 8,203
Books 1,026 1,026
Incidentals: Clothing and personal expenses 3,542 3,542
Summer: Room and board, three months 2,354 2,354
Total required for financial proof with application $33,213.00 $25,070.00

* Tuition and fees for undergraduate students is based on 15 semester hours per semester for two semesters.

**Tuition and fees for graduate students is based on 9 semester hours per semester for two semesters.

As an international student with F-1 or J-1 visa status, you must be enrolled as a full-time student. To be considered a full-time undergraduate student, you must enroll in at least 12 semester hours of class. To be a full-time graduate student, you must enroll in at least nine semester hours of class.

The University offers a payment plan of three equal installments for tuition and fees. A small fee is charged for paying tuition and fees in three installments rather than one payment. Housing (room and board) may be paid monthly. You cannot pay your tuition, fees, or housing costs until a bill is received.

Dependent (F-2 or J-2) expenses

  • Husband/Wife: $6,330/year
  • Child: $3,165/year
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