Estimated Cost of Attendance
This is not your bill. The information below is used in determining financial assistance eligibility and can be used to assist students and families with financial planning. It is regulated by the U.S. Department of Education and we are required to include an estimate of average direct costs (those items billed by the university) and indirect costs (modest allowances for things like personal expenses and transportation). Actual costs will vary by student based on student choice, enrollment status, travel habits, academic program, etc.
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Tuition and Fees
Tuition and fees are direct costs and are billed to the student each semester. The tuition and fee amounts used in the cost of attendance are based on an average enrollment of 30 semester hours per academic year for most undergraduate programs, along with the transportation and parking fee, the university services fee, the student activity fee, the athletic fee ,and the counseling service fee. It is important to remember that the University will bill tuition and fees for the actual number of credit hours a student is registered for.
For undergraduate accelerated programs, average tuition and fees are based on 14 credit hours for the academic year.
For graduate accelerated programs, average tuition and fees are based on 12 credit hours for the academic year.
For graduate non-accelerated programs, average tuition and fees are based on 14 credit hours for the academic year.
Housing and Food
Housing and Food may be either direct costs or indirect costs depending on whether or not you live on campus and have contracted through USI Housing and/or Sodexho. If you have signed up for housing and/or a meal plan, you will be billed at the actual amount for the housing type or meal plan chosen. For purposes of the Financial Aid Cost of Attendance/Budget below and for determining financial aid eligibility, we are required to use averages.
Books and Supplies
Books and supplies may be either direct costs or indirect costs. The books and supplies allowances are based on full-time enrollment and average book costs. Your books and supply expenses may vary based on the courses you are taking.
Undergraduate students will be automatically enrolled into Archie's Book Bundle for $24 per credit hour, with the option to opt out. For more information visit https://www.usi.edu/campus-store/archies-book-bundle/.
Miscellaneous / Personal Expenses and Transportation
Other expenses include allowances for miscellaneous/personal and transportation expenses. These expenses are indirect costs that you will not be billed for but are paid by you as they occur. Indirect costs may vary greatly but are based on what are considered reasonable, but modest, costs (gas, clothing, toiletries, etc.) estimated for financial aid purposes to determine your cost of attendance / financial assistance budget. Loan fees are included in miscellaneous/personal expenses, if applicable.
2023-2024 ESTIMATED Cost of Attendance for Undergraduate Enrolled in 30 Credit Hours (fall and spring)
UNDERGRADUATE LIVING ON CAMPUS
| Resident | Non-Resident | |
|
Tuition & Fees (Based on estimated tuition and an average of 30 credit hours per academic year) |
$9,621 | $22,058 |
|
Housing (Based on an average taking in consideration the different housing types) |
$5,676 | $5,676 |
|
Food (Based on an average that includes 3 meals a day for 7 days a week for the 9 month academic year) |
$5,122 | $5,122 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Misc./Personal | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| Transportation | $850 | $850 |
| Total Budget/Cost of Attendance | $24,069 | $36,506 |
UNDERGRADUATE LIVING WITH PARENTS
| Resident | Non-Resident | |
|
Tuition & Fees (Based on estimated tuition and an average of 30 credit hours per academic year) |
$9,621 | $22,058 |
| Housing | $1,650 | $1,650 |
|
Food (Based on an average that includes 3 meals a day for 7 days a week for the 9 month academic year) |
$5,122 | $5,122 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Misc./Personal | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| Transportation | $1,390 | $1,390 |
| Total Budget/Cost of Attendance | $20,583 | $33,020 |
UNDERGRADUATE LIVING IN OWN HOME OR APARTMENT
| Resident | Non-Resident | |
|
Tuition & Fees (Based on estimated tuition and an average of 30 credit hours per academic year) |
$9,621 | $22,058 |
| Housing | $6,854 | $6,854 |
|
Food (Based on an average that includes 3 meals a day for 7 days a week for the 9 month academic year) |
$5,122 | $5,122 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Misc./Personal | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| Transportation | $1,390 | $1,390 |
| Total Budget/Cost of Attendance | $25,787 | $38,224 |
For more information regarding billed tuition and fees visit https://www.usi.edu/bursar/tuition-fees.
2023-2024 ESTIMATED Cost of Attendance for Graduate Students Enrolled in 14 Credit Hours (fall and spring) in a non-accelerated program
GRADUATE LIVING ON CAMPUS
| Resident | Non-Resident | |
|
Tuition & Fees (Based on estimated tuition and an average of 14 credit hours per academic year) |
$6,989 | $12,797 |
|
Housing (Based on an average taking in consideration the different housing types) |
$5,676 | $5,676 |
|
Food (Based on an average that includes 3 meals a day for 7 days a week for the 9 month academic year) |
$5,122 | $5,122 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Misc./Personal | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| Transportation | $850 | $850 |
| Total Budget/Cost of Attendance | $21,437 | $27,245 |
GRADUATE LIVING WITH PARENTS
| Resident | Non-Resident | |
|
Tuition & Fees (Based on estimated tuition and an average of 14 credit hours per academic year) |
$6,989 | $12,797 |
| Housing | $1,650 | $1,650 |
|
Food (Based on an average that includes 3 meals a day for 7 days a week for the 9 month academic year) |
$5,122 | $5,122 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Misc./Personal | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| Transportation | $1,390 | $1,390 |
| Total Budget/Cost of Attendance | $17,951 | $23,759 |
GRADUATE LIVING IN OWN HOME OR APARTMENT
| Resident | Non-Resident | |
|
Tuition & Fees (Based on estimated tuition and an average of 14 credit hours per academic year) |
$6,989 | $12,797 |
| Housing | $6,854 | $6,854 |
|
Food (Based on an average that includes 3 meals a day for 7 days a week for the 9 month academic year) |
$5,122 | $5,122 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Misc./Personal | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| Transportation | $1,390 | $1,390 |
| Total Budget/Cost of Attendance | $23,155 | $28,963 |
For more information regarding billed tuition and fees visit https://www.usi.edu/bursar/tuition-fees.