Financial Information
Students may apply for and, if eligible, receive assistance through financial aid programs offered by the university. Financial aid packages are tailored to recognize individual or family financial circumstances, merit, and special talents. Students are encouraged to discuss their educational financial planning with an admission or financial aid counselor.
The fees listed below are those established for the 2015-2016 year. Students should anticipate that charges will change on a yearly basis.
2015-2016 Fee Schedule
Full-Time Undergraduate Students
| TUITION (per academic year) |
$29,624 |
| This charge covers a normal load of 12 to 16 credit hours per semester. |
| A student who registers for more than 16 credit hours in the Fall or Spring will be charged an overload fee. |
| A student who is full-time in the Fall and/or Spring may take up to four credit hours for Interim at no additional cost. |
| ACTIVITY FEE (per academic year, mandatory) |
$450 |
| OVERLOAD FEES (per credit hour) |
$450 |
| ROOM (per academic year-double occupancy) |
$3,360 |
| BOARD (per academic year) |
$4,044 |
(The University reserves the right to make changes to published rates.)
Part-Time Undergraduate Students
| Tuition: |
|
| for 1 credit hours |
$450 |
| for 2 credit hours |
$900 |
| for 3 credit hours |
$1,350 |
| for 4 credit hours |
$1,800 |
| for 5 credit hours |
$2,250 |
| for 6 credit hours |
$2,700 |
| for 7 credit hours |
$4,330 |
| for 8 credit hours |
$5,960 |
| for 9 credit hours |
$7,590 |
| for 10 credit hours |
$9,220 |
| for 11 credit hours |
$10,850 |
| INTERIM ONLY TUITION (per credit hour) |
$450 |
(The University reserves the right to make changes to published rates.)
Other Fees
| TRANSCRIPTED AUDIT FEE (per credit hour) |
$195 |
| CREDIT BY DEPARTMENT TEST-OUT FEE (per course) |
$100 |
| CAMPUS PARKING (per academic year) |
$170 |
| Required for all vehicles parked on campus property |
(The University reserves the right to make changes to published rates.)
Department of Music Fees
| PRIVATE LESSONS (per semester) 13 lessons at 30 minutes or 50 minutes |
$350 |
| (Music Majors are required to take 50 minute lessons.) |
(The University reserves the right to make changes to published rates.)
Department of Nursing Fees
Junior and Senior nursing students will be charged a fee which will include lab manuals, professional liability insurance, and other associated fees. Annual fee is typically $500-$600.
(The University reserves the right to make changes to published rates.)
Graduation Fees
| UNDERGRADUATE (Cap, Gown, Diploma) |
No Fee |
| GRADUATE (Cap, Gown, Hood and Diploma) |
Purchase through the Bookstore |
| Diploma |
No Fee |
| Replacement Diploma |
$40 |
(The University reserves the right to make changes to published rates.)
Deposits
| ENROLLMENT DEPOSIT |
$200 |
| HOUSING DEPOSIT |
$100 |
This deposit confirms your on-campus college housing. It is held in reserve to be applied against loss of or damage to University property and/or outstanding University bills. Upon separation from the University and after any assessments the balance remaining will be refunded to the student. See Housing Contract for specific circumstances under which this deposit may not be refundable.
(The University reserves the right to make changes to published rates.)