The basic costs for a Freshman year (two semesters) in the College of Arts and Sciences, Heider College of Business and College of Nursing are:
| Tuition (full-time program at rate effective August 2023) | $45,000 |
| University Fee | $1,400 |
| University Technology Fee | $600 |
| Board and double room (for Deglman & Kiewit Halls) | $12,050 |
| Total for academic year (two semesters) | $59,050 |
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.