Tuition, Fees, and Financial Aid
Full-Time Undergraduates
| Tuition | $15,525 per year |
Tuition is payable on or before August 1 for the fall semester and December 31 for the spring semester.
Special Fees
| Engineering Lab Fee | $120 per course |
| Finance Lab Fee (FNCE 2101) | $140 per course |
| Science Laboratory Fee | $120 per course |
| Film, Television, Media Fee | $120 per course |
| Studio Arts Materials Fee (painting, drawing, and sculpture) | $120 per course |
| Studio Arts Materials Fee (digital print and photography) | $145 per course |
| Music Lessons | $685 per course |
| Monthly Payment Plan Fee | $40 per semester |
| Returned Check Fee | $35 |
| Academic Transcript | $15 |
The Trustees of the University reserve the right to change tuition rates and to make additional charges whenever they believe it to be necessary. The University reserves the right to charge a late fee on amounts past due 30 days or more. The late fee per semester is as follows:
| Accounts owing less than $6000 | $100 |
| Accounts owing $6000-$9999 | $200 |
| Accounts owing $10,000-$14,999 | $300 |
| Accounts owing $15,000-$19,999 | $400 |
| Accounts owing $20,000-$24,999 | $500 |
| Accounts owing $25,000 or more | $600 |
International students who are admitted must make known to the University the source of their financial support for their college education. They will be expected to make a deposit before a certificate of eligibility (I-20) is issued.
The University makes available a monthly payment plan as well as federal and private loan programs. Information on the payment plan and the loan programs are available to all students. Please contact the Office of the Bursar for additional information.
No degree will be conferred and no transcripts will be issued until all financial obligations to the University have been met.
Refund Policy
Refunds, as the result of official withdrawal through the University Registrar's Office, will be made according to the following schedule for full-time students. General and special fees are not refundable.
| Official Withdrawal Date | Refund % of Charge |
|---|---|
| First Week | 90 |
| Second Week | 80 |
| Third Week | 60 |
| Fourth Week | 40 |
| Fifth Week | 20 |
| Sixth Week or later | 0 |
Refunds take two to three weeks to process.