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ADMISSIONS

Undergraduate On-campus Tuition & Fees (per semester)

These prices represent the sticker price. Most students receive some form of financial aid, scholarships, grants or other assistance.

Tuition

2026-2027
Undergraduate On Campus Tuition (12-16 hour block) $13,314
Undergraduate On Campus Tuition (per hour over block) $951
Undergraduate On Campus Tuition (per hour under block) $1,109.50

Housing

Includes dormitory housing, laundry, phone line, Micro fridge, computer network, Internet access, wireless access, Wellness Center access.

2026-2027
Savell Hall $1,700
Collins Hall $1,700
Guynes Hall $2,120
Teeter Hall $2,500
Bridges Hall $2,500
Regents Apts $2,750
Single Room Charge (when available, space is limited) Regular room charge plus an extra 85%

Meal Plans

Meal Plan Cost Meal Plan Tax Total Cost
On-Campus Plans (required for all dorm residents)
120 Block Meals + $375 Lion Bucks $2,250.00 $185.63 $2,435.63
12 Meals per week plus $325 Lion Bucks $2,475.00 $204.19 $2,679.19
15 Meals per week plus $350 Lion Bucks $2,575.00 $212.44 $2,787.44
Unlimited Meals + $225 Lion Bucks $2,850.00 $235.13 $3,085.13
Commuter Meal Plans
20 Meals plus $75 Lion Bucks $315.00 $25.99 $340.99
40 Meals plus $100 Lion Bucks $515.00 $42.49 $557.49
60 Meals plus $100 Lion Bucks $715.00 $58.99 $773.99

Application & Deposits

2026-2027
Application Fee (undergraduate) $50
Application Fee (graduate) $35
Enrollment Deposit (new undergraduate on-campus students) $150

Fees

2026-2027
Technology Fee $100
General Fee (8 hours and above) $520
General Fee (7 hours and below per hour) $65
2026-2027
Independent Study (undergraduate per hour) $40
Conference (graduate per hour) $50
Applied Music studio fee (per hour) $75
Clinical Student Teaching $500-$750
Lab fee (per course) $35-50
Counseling/Psychology Tevera Practicum Fee (charged at the beginning of program) $200
Psychology Fee (per course) $125
Media Fee (per course) On campus only $100
2026-2027
Course Withdrawal/Add Fee $35
Payment Plan Enrollment Fee $100
Administrative Withdrawal $125
Dorm Deposit (returning student) $50
Emergency Course Extension (per course) $150
Portfolio Course Extension (per course) $500
Irregular Course Opening (undergraduate) $30
Irregular Course Opening (graduate) $50
Irregular Registration $60
Missed Payment NSF Fee $30
Return Check Fee $30
2026-2027
Accuplacer Exam $25
Departmental Exam $60
Transcript (see website for complete list of options) $7-$30
ID Card Replacement $10
Lost Key Replacement $7

COSTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. RATES EFFECTIVE JUNE 1, 2025.
**Graduation Fee is $80 before deadline and $150 after deadline