University Park Undergraduates: Breakout of Expenses
Full-Time Tuition and Fee Estimates
| 1st & 2nd Year Students | $45,000 |
| Upper Division Business, Science, IST & Engineering Programs | $52,700 |
| Upper Division Nursing | $52,700 |
| All Other Upper Division Programs | $47,100 |
The figures listed above are estimates only for the purpose of issuing forms I-20 and DS-2019.
Tuition estimates include $2,100 for annual student initiated and international fees.
Tuition estimates are based on the minimum number of credits required by the Department of Homeland Security to maintain full-time student status, (12 Credits). Scheduling more than the minimum number of credits may increase your tuition charges. The figures provided here are estimates only.
The upper division tuition rate will apply to bills of undergraduate students with a minimum of 59.1 credits, regardless of how earned. For initial visa eligibility documents, only the 1st & 2nd year student rates will apply.
Tuition charges are set each July by The Bursar's Office immediately preceding the academic year. The figures listed above are estimates only for the purpose of issuing forms I-20 and DS-2019.
Living Expenses
Living expenses for the academic year (fall and spring semesters) are estimated to be $20,700 for an undergraduate student. This includes approximately $1,200 for books, course materials, supplies, and equipment.
Living expenses are based on figures provided by the Office of Student Aid. The $20,700 figure includes estimated amounts for room, food, clothing, laundry, personal care items, books, school supplies, and so on.
Mandatory Health Insurance
The estimated insurance rate of $3,400 for the Fall 2025-Spring 2026 academic year was provided by the Student Insurance Office, using actual amounts as possible. Actual rates will be posted on the Student Health Insurance website closer to the start of the fall semester.
More information about the Insurance Mandate
Bringing a Spouse or Child
If you will be accompanied by dependents, you are fully responsible for their support and additional funds as required. Health insurance is mandatory for all accompanying dependents. University assistantship stipends are not sufficient to cover dependents' expenses and are not intended to do so. The high cost of child care for preschool children (ages 0-6 years) is not included in the child expenses figures. Child insurance expenses have a maximum fee for 3 or more children.
| Additional Spouse Expenses | $6,000 Living | $4,200 Mandatory Insurance | $10,200 Total Additional Funds |
| Additional First Child Expenses | $3,500 Living | $4,200 Mandatory Insurance | $7,700 Total Additional Funds |
| Additional Second Child Expenses | $3,500 Living | $4,200 Mandatory Insurance | $7,700 Total Additional Funds |
| Each Additional Child | $3,500 Living | $3,500 Total for each additional child |
