While tuition and fees represent a large share of college costs, there are other costs that should be considered when estimating expenses. For example, common costs include the following:
- Room: Housing expenses, including rent and utilities
- Board: Groceries and other food expenses
- Books & Supplies: Textbooks, notebooks, calculators, pens, etc.
- Personal: Living essentials, entertainment, and miscellaneous expenses
- Transportation: Vehicle maintenance, insurance, fuel, parking permit, start and end of term travel to/from permanent residence
2025-2026 cost of attendance tables
The following tables contain official figures for student budgets developed by the Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships.
- Full-time enrollment: 12+ credits
- 3/4-time enrollment: 9-11 credits
- 1/2-time enrollment: 6-8 credits
- Less than 1/2-time enrollment: 1-5 credits
Costs are rounded up to nearest even dollar figure to divide amounts equally between fall and spring. Costs are subject to change and this may not be your final cost of attendance.