Estimating Basic Costs

Basic Costs for Freshman Year (Two Semesters)

College of Arts and Sciences

Tuition (full-time program at rate effective August 2026) $50,580
University Fee $1,676
University Technology Fee $646
Room & Board (Standard meal plan & double room, weighted average of freshmen dorm rates) $14,930
Orientation Fee (All freshmen, 1st semester enrolled) $318
Total for academic year (two semesters) $68,150

Heider College of Business

Tuition (full-time program at rate effective August 2026) $50,580
University Fee $1,676
University Technology Fee $646
Career Portfolio Fee $340
Room & Board (Standard meal plan & double room, weighted average of freshmen dorm rates) $14,930
Orientation Fee (All freshmen, 1st semester enrolled) $318
Total for academic year (two semesters) $68,490

College of Nursing

Tuition (full-time program at rate effective August 2026) $50,580
University Fee $1,676
University Technology Fee $646
Academic Program Fee $1,524
Room & Board (Standard meal plan & double room, weighted average of freshmen dorm rates) $14,930
Orientation Fee (All freshmen, 1st semester enrolled) $318
Total for academic year (two semesters) $69,674

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.