2012-13 Approximate Cost for Full Year of Study
| Tuition $640 per credit hour (22-24 credit per year for full-time students) |
$14,080-$15,360 |
| Books | $800-$1,000 |
| Rent/Apartment $400-$700 per month** |
$4,800 – $8,400 |
| Additional Living Expenses Utilities, phone, laundry, etc. at $200-$300 per month |
$2,400 – $3,600 |
| Health Insurance | $900*** |
| Food $150-$200 per month |
$1,800 – $2,400 |
| Miscellaneous $100 per month |
$1,200 |
| Total | $25,980 – $32,860 |
*Living expenses are based on a full 12 month calendar year (select summer courses are available
at a reduced rate of $550 per hour). Part time tuition rates are $850 SH for 10 SH or less.
**Rent for a single person varies depending on if they plan to live alone or share an apartment.
***International students are required to have health insurance but are not required to be on the
student plan as long as they can show proof of health insurance under another plan. These rates
are for the 2012-13 academic year.
A limited number of teaching assistantships are available.
Other than tuition, the above costs are estimates only. The MA program is 48 credits and the graduate certificate is 28 credits.