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    • Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

    Annual tuition amounts are approved by the University's Board of Trustees.

    Tuition Rates for 2024-2025

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    We know you have lots of questions about this investment in your future. Don't worry, we're here to help! Our Financial Assistance team is here to walk you through the process.

    Undergraduate Tuition for 2024-2025 Academic Year 

    The tuition rate for the 2024-25 academic year is $42,900 for a full-time, traditional undergraduate student. 

    Undergraduate Cost Summary

    estimated based on two semesters (fall/spring) of full-time study (12-18 credits each semester)

    all credits over the flat rate maximum of 18 credits  are an additional $1,342 per credit 

     

    Annual TotalsResidentsCommuters
    Tuition Flat Rate (12-18 credits per semester)$42,900$42,900
    Room (2024-2025 Double Occupancy)$6,300n/a
    Meal Plan (Premium option )$7,200optional
    Lab/Course Feeslab feeslab fees

    Student Health Insurance

    (must be waived by student) See policy

    		$2,461$2,461
     Vehicle Registration$155 $130
    All University Fee (per semester)**$550$550

    **University Fee includes technology fee, health service fee, software access, printing

    Summer/Winter Tuition

    Health Science Students (PA, PT, OT): $1,283 per credit (summer 2024)

    All other undergraduate students: $485 per credit

    Part-time Undergraduate Rate

    Undergraduate students registered for fewer than 12 credits:  $1,283 per credit

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    Undergraduate Fees Break Down

    Other Fees

    Fee NameAmountDetails
    Audit Fee$671 
    Lab & Course Fees varies by courseSee Fees
    Late Check-In Fee$125 
    Official Transcript$25 
    Special Exam Fee$35 
    ID Replacement$20 

    Lab & Course Fees*  
     *Lab Fees – consumables for lab project
     *Course Fees – computers, software
     *Music Fees – private lessons, equipment, supplies
     *Health Science 4th – 6th year fees - testing, software, clinic site visits/fees, and administrative fees

    American Sign Language
    ASL 112/201/202/203/250/312 $50           
    ASL305$265
     
    Aviation
    Private Pilot Certificate: AVI 111, AVI 112$7,500
    Instrument Rating: AVI 211, AVI 212$7,500
    Commercial Pilot Certificate: AVI 301, AVI 302$13,250

    Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) Fees

     

    Biology
    Biology 203$61
    Biology 110, 111, 204, 205, 206, 208, 211, 218, 307, 320, 405,406$170
    Biology 214,301,302,401$205
    Biology 430$240
    Biology 312, MS471, MS491$170
     
    Chemistry
    Chemistry (all courses with a lab)$210
     
    BioChem
    BioChemistry BIO405, CHEM405, BCHM405, BCHM408, BCHM302$180

    Communications
    Communications 301,305,435$210
    Communications 220,308$180
     
    Education
    Education 429,430,431,432$75
    Education 450,451$240

     

     

    Engineering
    Engineering 101,102, 201, 202, 498$130
    Engineering 301,315,325, 335, 415, 427, 435$230

     

    Environmental Engineering
    Environmental Engineering 311,411,413, 414, 421-24,499$130
    Environmental Engineering 321,322,415$230
     
    Exercise Physiology
    Exercise Physiology 305,330,400$160
    Fermentation
    FERM 295, 301, 401$210
    FERM 207, 302, 303, 402, 403$160
     
    Geology
    Geology 205$125
     
    Marine Science
    Marine Science 101$364
    Marine Science 102,103$260
    Marine Science 104$420
    Marine Science 105$105
    Marine Science 106$210
    Marine Science 109, 111, 125$130
    Marine Science 113-121, 123, 124$182
    Marine Science 122$156
    Marine Science 201-202$1,550
    Marine Science Certificate 101$260
    Marine Science Certificate 102$156
    Marine Science Certificate 103$182
    Marine Science Certificate 105$90
    Marine Science Certificate 106$162
    Marine Science Certificate 109, 111$78
    Marine Science Certificate 113-121, 123, 124$130
    Marine Science Certificate 122$105
    Marine Science Certificate 125$52
    Marine Science Certificate 201-202$990
     
    Music Lessons
    Music Lesson Fee MUS 131,141,151,161$210
    Music Lesson Fee MUS 132,142,152,162$420
     
    Nursing
    Nursing 200$110
    Nursing 300-303$320
    Nursing 401,402,404$375
    Nursing 405,413$205

     

    Physics
    all Physics courses with/lab$86

     

    Physical Therapy
    all PT courses with/lab)
    		$160
     
    Psychology
    Psychology 302,303$60
    Psychology 314$65
    Psychology 415$140

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    Housing and Dining Options

    On-Campus Housing

    Room Type (Per Semester)All other residence hallsChristian Hall
    Single$4,550$5,450
    Double$3,150$3,544
    Triple$2,828$3,126
    Suites$4,022$4,494

     

    Off-Campus Housing

    Includes Honors House, Pine View Townhouses, East Gate Apartments, Spaulding Cottage, Theme Housing, and Non-Owned Housing)$4,494
    Graduate Housing (175 Saint Joes)$3,544

    Meal Plan Options

    • About Our Meal Plans

      Key Points

       

      • All resident students are required to have a meal plan.
      • Purchase plans through the Office of Residence Life located in Padua 239, phone 814-472-3029.
      • All Flex Bonus Dollars and Dining Dollars expire at the end of each semester.

       

      The higher the purchase price, the greater the value!

       

      • Choose a plan that suits your needs. Details are tabs are below.
      • Once purchased "meal swipe/dining dollars" are deposited on the student's ID card, which works similar to a debit card. No need to carry cash or find an ATM.
      • The Dining Dollars can be used at Torvian Dining Hall or any of our retail facilities including Frankie's, Padua Express or Adamucci Café.
      • The Dining Dollars are non-refundable and expire at the end of each semester.
    • Unlimited Plan: $3,790/ semester

      Unlimited Plan Includes:

      This plan does not offer a meal equivalency option (meal swipe cannot be used anywhere other than Torvian)

       

      • ​​​Unlimited meals at Torvian
      • $300 Flex Dollars
      • 8 Guest meals
    • Premium Plan: $3,600/semester

      Premium Plan includes:

      • 275 Meal Swipes
      • $100 Flex Dollars
      • 8 Guest meals
      • $6.25 Meal Equivalency (meal swipe can be used at Frankie’s)
    • Standard Plan: $3,600/semester

      Standard Plan Includes:

      • 215 Meal Swipes
      • $225 Flex Dollars
      • 5 Guest meals
      • $6.25 Meal Equivalency (meal swipe can be used at Frankie’s)
    • Value Plan: $2,794/semester

      Value Plan includes:

      • 100 Meal Swipes
      • $375 Flex Dollars
      • No Guest meals
      • $6.25 Meal Equivalency (meal swipe can be used at Frankie’s)
    • Commuter Plans: $300-$750

      Plans tailored for commuters:

       

      • $750 Plan = includes $825 Flex
      • $500 Plan = includes $550 Flex
      • $300 Plan = includes $330 Flex