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 (2023-24 costs):
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $36,100 |
| Fees | $1,820 |
| Room and Board | $12,980 |
| Books | $420 |
| Total | $51,320 |
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 |
$2,550 |
| 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 |
$15,700 |
| Commuter | |
Transportation and personal expenses |
$6650 |