Tuition and Fees

2011–2012 Tuition and Fees

The costs for tuition, fees, room, and board for the 2011-2012 academic year are as follows:

Summary of Fees 2011-2012
Per Year Per Term
Tuition $14,964 $4,988
Room and Board* $8,946 $2,982
Comprehensive Fee** $1,110 $370
*Room and board fees are subject to change.
**This does not include the laptop fee charged to returning students participating in the Laptop Program.

Special Fees

Special fees for the 2011–2012 academic year are outlined below.

Part-Time College Students | $576 per credit. The total fee for part-time students is comprised of a tuition fee of $533 per credit and a comprehensive fee of $43 per credit. Students who register for less than nine academic credits per term are considered part-time students. Students aged 60 years and older may apply to the College Office for a reduction in fees for a tuition of $125 per credit.

Auditors | $248 per credit. In addition to the tuition fee of $248 per credit, students are expected to pay the cost of any materials supplied to the auditor. In general, studio and laboratory courses are not open to auditors.

Graduation Fee | $50. Due by May 1. The graduation fee is charged to students receiving baccalaureate or associate degrees. The fee covers cost of diplomas, cap and gown rental, and the graduation dinner. Graduates receive a refund of $20 after they have returned the cap and gown.

Enrollment Deposit | $200. Due by May 1. All new students, including transfers, are required to submit a non-refundable enrollment deposit of $200 to reserve a place in the new entering class. Once a student enrolls, this amount is credited to the student's account.

Education Courses taken at Holy Family | Students accepted into the Education program who complete required credits for their degree via our partnership with Holy Family University may be subject to special supplemental charges associated with their cost of attendance at Holy Family. Education students should confer with the College's Interim Education Department Head, Nina Phillips, to verify how this affects them on a term by term basis.

Health Insurance | All students must be covered under an appropriate U.S. medical insurance policy. Students who are not covered under a parent/guardian's medical insurance policy may arrange to purchase a policy through the college. Contact the Student Health Center at 267-502-2546 for more information. Any additional medical or nursing services are to be paid by the student or their parent/guardian(s) of the student.

Laptop Fee | $400. Upperclass students participating in our fee-based Laptop Program are charged a laptop fee once each year.