Cost of Attendance Budget 2026-2027
The information below is provided to assist incoming students in estimating their monthly budget while considering available financial resources for the academic year (e.g., earnings, financial aid, family assistance). Tuition is billed by the University on a per-credit1 basis directly to students’ accounts. Budget items are estimated costs based on average monthly living expenses multiplied by the number of months in the program's academic year.
Tuition and Fees
| Tuition and Fees | 1st Year | 2nd Year |
|---|---|---|
| Credit hours* (*attempted credits may vary) | 14 | 3.5 |
| Per Credit Hour Cost | $944 | $944 |
| Student Services Fees | 750 | 188 |
| Total Estimated Budget | $13,966 | $3,492 |
Living Expenses and Other Costs
| Budget Items/Estimated Costs | 1st Year | 2nd Year |
|---|---|---|
| Books, course materials, supplies and equipment | $620 | $0 |
| Health Insurance | 3,996 | 999 |
| Personal Expenses: off-campus/with parent option | 3,960 | 990 |
| Housing: off-campus option | 26,400 | 6,600 |
| Housing: with parent option | 8,400 | 2,100 |
| Food: off-campus option | 6,000 | 1,500 |
| Food: with parent option | 2,700 | 675 |
| Travel/Transportation: off-campus/with parent option (includes auto insurance and registration) | 4,046 | 1,012 |
| Average Loan Origination Fees | 1,847 | 626 |
| Total Budget Items/Estimated Costs: off-campus option | $46,869 | $11,727 |
| Total Budget Items/Estimated Costs: with parent option | $25,569 | $6,402 |