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Undergraduate Program Cost Guides

The costs below are estimates based on current economic conditions. An increase of approximately 5-7% for each succeeding academic year should be anticipated. 

This cost guide is created for the purposes of acquiring a visa. 
 

ACADEMIC YEAR 2025-2026 (Based on 9 months)
Fall & Spring Semester: August 2025 - May 2026
Type Costs
 

Tuition* (12-17 credits/semester)

$60,270

Mandatory Fees

$1,700

Room (double occupancy)

$12,288

Board (based on a 175-block meal plan)

$6,330

Books

$1,200

Health Insurance**

$2,302

Personal (include clothing, telephone, transportation & miscellaneous expenses)

$1,838

TOTAL

$85,928

Tuition and Fees

*This cost guide is created for the purposes of acquiring a visa. Tuition is charged per semester, per credit hour

In order to satisfy F-1 or J-1 visa requirements, undergraduate students must be registered for a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester. Other visa statuses may have other requirements.

** Health insurance fees reflect 2024-2025 costs. Please refer to the Student Health Center web site for more information.