Tuition and fees must be paid to Student Account Services on the payment due date. Failure to meet the payment due date may result in cancellation of enrollment and registration and the imposition of a late fee.
Tuition
Students and/or their families will be notified in writing each spring of the tuition rates for the coming academic year.
2009-2010 Tuition for Undergraduates & Graduates
| Full Time - Semester |
$16,500 |
| Full Time - Year | $33,000 |
| Part Time - Per Credit Hour |
$1,375 |
| Per Summer Session (Summer Graduate Programs) | $16,500 |
* covers 12.0 to 19.5 credits—additional tuition charges apply when credits taken exceeds 19.5
Housing
On-campus costs include utilities, local telephone service, and high speed Internet access; Meyerhoff House residents also have cable TV.
The Commons
(includes local phone and Internet service)
| On-Campus Double to share double bedroom in an apartment |
$3,550/semester |
| On-Campus Single for a single bedroom in an apartment |
$3,900/semester |
| Housing Damage Deposit | $250 |
Meyerhoff House
(includes local phone service, high-speed Internet access, and cable TV)
| Meyerhoff Double | $3,550/semester |
| Meyerhoff Single | $3,900/semester |
| Housing Damage Deposit | $250 |
Gateway
| Gateway Double | $3,550/semester |
| Gateway Single | $3,900/semester |
| Housing Damage Deposit | $250 |
The Housing Agreement is made for an academic year, unless the student moves into housing mid-year. Should a student move from the residence hall at any time while under agreement, the remainder of the rent for the term(s) will be billed to the student's account. For more specific information, please review the Housing Agreement form or consult with the Office of Residence Life and Off-Campus Housing. A percentage of board may be refunded based on the date of official withdrawal from the College.
Off-campus housing is estimate$5,850 per year.
Meal Plans
| Meal Plan | Cost |
|---|---|
| 200 Meal Plan (14 meals/week* with $50 Dining Dollars) |
$1470/semester |
| 150 Meal Plan (10 meals/week* with $100 Dining Dollars) |
$1245/semester |
| 100 Meal Plan (7 meals/week* with $100 Dining Dollars) |
$995/semester |
| 75 Meal Plan (5 meals/week* with $50 Dining Dollars) |
$760/semester |
* Approximately
Our meal plans are designed specifically to match the lifestyle of artists. They're also your best buy for eating on campus-you always get more for your dollar when you use a block meal rather than purchasing the same items à la carte.
Breakfast is served both à la carte and "all-you-care-to-eat." A la carte and block meal selections are available in both the Meyerhoff House Dining Room and at Café Doris, located in the Fox Building. Lunch and dinner in the Meyerhoff House Dining Room during the week and all weekend meals (brunch and dinner on Saturday and Sunday) are "all-you-care-to-eat."
In addition to the block meals, meal plans include "dining dollars." These provide the greatest value when used for a cup of coffee or a snack between classes. Dining dollars are exclusively for food at Meyerhoff House Dining Room, Café Doris, and Java Corner and may be redeemed without using a block meal.
First-year students are required to select meal plans of 100 or greater. Students may change, add, or drop meal plans within the first two weeks of each semester. However, once the meal plan change period has expired, students will not be able to drop or reduce plans. Unused block meals will be forfeited at the end of each semester. Dining dollars carry over from fall to spring semester but are forfeited at the end of the year. Please note that even if you live off-campus, you can still sign up for a meal plan.
Basic Fees
| Orientation Fee (mandatory for all entering students) | $140 one-time fee |
| Activity Fee (mandatory) | $120/semester |
| Technology Fee (mandatory) | $225/semester |
| Health Insurance Fee (charge reversed with proof of personal insurance coverage) | $516 (subject to change) |
| Health Services Fee (mandatory) | $200/semester |
| Health Insurance Fee (Spring only) | $356 (subject to change) |
| Health Insurance Fee (Summer only) | $618 (subject to change) |
| Security Deposit (mandatory for all entering students) | $150 one-time fee |
Optional Fees
Annual Parking Permits
| Non-resident "General" Student Parking Permit | $120/year Station Lot |
| "Resident" Parking Permit | $200/year Commons Lot |
Spring Parking Permits
| Non-resident "General" Student Parking Permit | $60/year Station Lot |
| "Resident" Parking Permit | $100/year Commons Lot |
Administrative Fees & Deposits
| Undergraduate Admission Deposit (nonrefundable, applied to tuition) | $450/$600 Early Decision |
| Transcripts (first 9 copies free, each copy thereafter) | $3 |
| Housing Deposit | $550/$650 Early Decision |
Application Fees (nonrefundable)
| Undergraduate | $60 |
| Graduate | $60 |
Matriculation Fees (nonrefundable)
| Undergraduate | $250 |
Penalty Fees
| Late Registration for Classes | $100 |
| Late Enrollment Fee | $100 |
| Late Payment Fee (initially) | 2.5% of balance due |
| Returned Check Fee | $25 |
| Lost, Stolen, or Damaged ID | $25 |
| Damage Deposit (refundable) | $250 |
MICA Campus Safety Fees
| Fire Lane (automatic tow) | $50 |
| Disabled Persons (automatic tow) | $50 |
| No Valid Parking Permit | $25 |
| No Parking Area | $25 |
| Reserved Space (without permit) | $25 |
| Obstructing a Driveway or a Motor Vehicle | $25 |
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