Suggestions for Estimating a College Budget
While actual total expenses may vary with fees and the number of semester hours in which a student is enrolled, a typical schedule of basic annual costs is as follows (2019-20 costs):
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $34,400 |
| Fees | $1,580 |
| Room and Board | $12,400 |
| Books | $400 |
| Total | $48,780 |
In addition to the charges listed for tuition, fees, room and board, the financial aid office estimates the following expenses per year:
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Resident | |
Personal, incidental, and recreational expenses, including local transportation |
$2,400 |
| Off-Campus Resident | |
Room and board — average costs for rent, utilities, food for two-three students sharing an apartment, plus personal, incidental, and recreational expenses, including local transportation |
$15,500 |
| Commuter | |
Transportation and personal expenses |
$6350 |