Estimating Basic Costs

Basic Costs for Freshman Year (Two Semesters)

College of Arts and Sciences

Tuition (full-time program at rate effective August 2025) $48,700
University Fee $1,630
University Technology Fee $630
Room & Board (Standard meal plan & double room, weighted average of freshmen dorm rates) $14,453
Orientation Fee (All freshmen, 1st semester enrolled) $310
Total for academic year (two semesters) $65,723

Heider College of Business

Tuition (full-time program at rate effective August 2025) $48,700
University Fee $1,630
University Technology Fee $630
Career Portfolio Fee $340
Room & Board (Standard meal plan & double room, weighted average of freshmen dorm rates) $14,453
Orientation Fee (All freshmen, 1st semester enrolled) $310
Total for academic year (two semesters) $66,063

College of Nursing

Tuition (full-time program at rate effective August 2025) $48,700
University Fee $1,630
University Technology Fee $630
Academic Program Fee $1,524
Room & Board (Standard meal plan & double room, weighted average of freshmen dorm rates) $14,453
Orientation Fee (All freshmen, 1st semester enrolled) $310
Total for academic year (two semesters) $67,247

The basic costs payable each semester would be approximately one-half of these totals.

In estimating the overall costs one should include allowances for personal expenses, including such items as clothes, laundry and dry cleaning, recreation and entertainment, transportation, etc. These costs will vary greatly among students. Books and school supplies average about $1,200 per year.