Average Cost
The U.S. Department of Education requires each institution that participates in federal financial aid programs to determine the annual nine-month cost of attendance at that particular institution. These figures are used to calculate eligibility for financial aid programs and are based on average costs incurred by students attending that particular institution. The categories used to calculate the cost of attendance are outlined in federal regulation.
For the 2016-2017 academic year (2016 fall and 2017 spring terms), the average cost of attendance for a full-time student paying the in-state tuition rate is:
| Undergraduate | Graduate | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees*: | $9,616 | $8,818 |
| Books and Supplies: | $1,206 | $1,206 |
| Room and Board**: | $8,410 | $9,222 |
| Transportation: | $2,852 | $2,852 |
| Personal/Miscellaneous: | $1,660 | $1,784 |
| Total | $23,744 | $23,882 |
*Tuition and fees for Accelerated Online programs vary by program.
**This figure is for students living on or off campus but not with parent(s) or other relative(s). For students living with parent(s) or relative(s) the annual room and board allowance is $4,082.
To determine the average amount of tuition and fees for students paying non-residenttuition and fees, undergraduate students should add approximately $13,304 to the tuition and fees listed above. Graduate students paying the non-resident tuition and fee rate should add approximately $8,498 to the tuition and fees listed above.
These figures are to be used for planning purposes only and are not reflective of actual tuition and fees incurred by an individual student. The figures may also be used in the self-certification process for private student loans.
