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Fees
TUITION AND FEES
Tuition, room and board, and fees for academic year 2011/12 are listed below; unless otherwise
indicated, the fees listed cover both the fall and spring semesters.
$ 26,750 Comprehensive tuition (12-18 credits)
$ 7,150 Room & board
$ 330 Technology fee
$ 170 Activity fee
CEL credits will be billed at the rate of 1/3 the per credit charge.
Required deposits:
$ 300 Advance deposit for new students due after applicant receives notice of acceptance;
applicable to tuition and is non-refundable.
$ 500 Advance attendance deposit due by March 5 for all students; required to hold registration/room
reservation for fall semester; applicable to fall semester bill, and is non-refundable.
$ 120 Orientation fee for new international students.
The following expenses are either non-recurring or dependent upon the student’s own choices:
$ 25 Application fee
$ 200 Additional room & board to live in a village apartment or Gilmore Residence Hall
$ 480 Additional room & board to live in Pines OR Hillside Residence Halls
$ 2,000 PASS Program
$ 895 Tuition per credit (below 12; over 18)
$ 447 Audit fee per credit (below 12; over 18)
$ 175 Graduation fee
$ 50 Late registration fee (students will be charged a late registration fee for each course
registered after the approved registration period.)
$ 20 NSF/returned check or ACH fee
Special course fees (computer, laboratory, private lessons, studio, etc.) may be assigned to specific courses.
See class schedule for specific course fees.
This schedule of fees is subject to change.
Payment Policy
Billing for the fall semester will be e-mailed approximately June 15; the spring semester billing will be
e-mailed approximately December 15. There are two payment options available for payment of tuition,
room and board:
1. The Standard Payment Plan which requires all first semester charges paid by August 5 and all second
semester charges paid by January 5.
2. The 10 Payment Plan, which requires 10 monthly payments due on the 5th of each month starting
July 5 and extending through April 5. Families choosing to participate in this plan after July 5 will be
required to make all payments due to the date the contract is signed. The total amount to be financed
under this plan will be the difference between the cost and the financial aid awarded, not including
work study.
The form titled “Student Payment Agreement and Disclosure Statement” must be completed by all
students. This agreement will apply to all periods of continuous enrollment unless a new form is
submitted. If you have not received your bill before payment is due, please estimate your payment and
send it to the business office. Special circumstances must be cleared with the business office prior to the
start of a semester; (507) 457-1444. A late fee of 1% per month (12% APR) on the unpaid balance will
be assessed on all payments received after the 5th of the month. All incidental charges (library, parking
fines, damage charges, special course fees, etc.) that accumulate during the year are to be paid within
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