Cost of Attendance
Cost of Attendance (COA) is an estimate of the school-related charges (direct costs) and other expenses (indirect costs) you'll incur during the academic year. COA is used to determine your eligibility for financial aid and provides guidance in planning your budget for the academic year.
Estimates of the COA are based on the average student's experience and may vary based on housing, food, academic program and other decisions. The University and the Board of Trustees reserve the right to revise general or specific fees to reflect economic conditions.
What's Included?
Direct Costs
- Tuition and fees
- Housing and food (for on-campus students)
Indirect Costs
- Living expenses (for off-campus students/living with family)
- Books and supplies
- Transportation
- Personal/miscellaneous expenses
- Loan fees (only applies to federal loans)
- Professional licensure*
*Licensures and certifications: Students in an academic program that requires them to obtain a certification or licensure with associated costs may request a COA adjustment by contacting Financial Aid.
2025-2026 Undergraduate Cost of Attendance
| Expense | Resident student | Off-campus student not living at home | Off-campus student living with family |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct costs | |||
| Tuition and fees | $52,230 | $52,230 | $52,230 |
| Housing and food | $19,500 | ||
| Indirect costs | |||
| Off-campus living allowance | $15,340 | $9,892 | |
| Books and supplies | $2,000 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Personal expenses | $2,400 | $2,400 | $2,400 |
| Transportation | $1,500 | $1,500 | $1,700 |
| Loan fees | $86 | $86 | $86 |
| Total estimated cost of attendance | $77,716 | $73,556 | $68,308 |
Tuition and fees and on-campus housing and food are billed directly by the University. On-campus housing and food is an estimate based on the average cost of residences and minimum of three meals/day meal plans. All items not directly billed are estimates. While your own specific costs for some items may vary, these estimates will help you plan your own budget for the academic year.
2025-2026 Graduate Cost of Attendance
| Expense | Fall semester | Spring semester | Summer sessions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct costs | |||
| Tuition | See tuition and fees page for per-credit rate | See tuition and fees page for per-credit rate | See tuition and fees page for per-credit rate |
| Fees | $80 | $80 | $80 |
| Indirect costs | |||
| Living expenses | $7,670 | $7,670 | $7,670 |
| Books and supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Transportation | $750 | $750 | $750 |
| Personal expenses | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Loan fees | $110 | $110 | $110 |
2025-2026 Fifth-Year Cost of Attendance
| Expense | Fall semester | Spring semester |
|---|---|---|
| Direct costs | ||
| Tuition | $11,337 | $11,337 |
| Indirect costs | ||
| Living expenses | $7,670 | $7,670 |
| Books and supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Transportation | $750 | $750 |
| Personal expenses | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Loan fees | $110 | $110 |
2025-2026 MFA in Creative Writing Cost of Attendance
| Expense | Fall semester | Spring semester | Summer sessions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct costs | |||
| Tuition | $760 per credit | $760 per credit | $760 per credit |
| Residency (private) | $1,892 | $1,892 | |
| Indirect costs | |||
| Living expenses | $7,670 | $7,670 | $7,670 |
| Books and supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Transportation | $750 | $750 | $750 |
| Personal expenses | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Loan fees | $110 | $110 | $110 |