Costs
All students living on campus are considered full-time; commuting students enrolled in nine or more credits per semester are considered full-time.
Tuition for the 2013-2014 academic year
$28,162.00
Activities Fee for the 2013-2014 academic year Comprehensive Fee for the 2013-2014 academic year Overloads (for exceeding semester requirements)
Room & Board for the 2013-2014 academic year Part-Time Tuition Deposits* Other Charges Veterinary Technology Fee
Koster Medical Insurance* Estimated Cost of Attendance
Your financial aid eligibility is determined by taking your Cost of Attendance (COA) for the academic year minus your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) - results of filing the FAFSA. Your COA is comprised of your direct, billed costs for tuition and fees and if applicable, room and board. Additionally, you incur related education expenses for which you are not billed such as books and supplies, transportation costs, etc. The combination of your direct and indirect costs equals your cost of attendance.
The direct costs shown below are actual expenses for the 2013-2014 academic year. Students should also expect to incur indirect costs such as costs for books and supplies. Direct costs appear on a student’s bill, while indirect costs vary according to individual needs and program of study.
Increase for Major* $1,700 (Vet Tech, Design and Dental Programs)
Typical Length of Study:
Average Student Debt:
$265.00
$950.00
$702.00 per credit
Room and board covers housing and dining charges for students living on campus. Meal plans are also available for students living off campus. Inquire with dining services for more information by calling 617-928-4584.
$12,500.00 for residents
Single Room (if available) add an additional
$1,300.00
Commuters enrolled in 8 credits or less per semester are considered part-time.
Tuition for the 2013-2014 academic year
$745.00 per credit
Residence Hall Students
$300.00
Full-time Commuting Students
$300.00
Part-time Students
$300.00
*This deposit is required to reserve enrollment in an academic program, specific courses, residence hall space and financial aid awards. The deposit, required each year prior to enrollment, is credited to the student's tuition account. All returning student deposits are non-refundable. New and prospective students should contact Admissions for a refund request prior to May 1st.
Learning Opportunities Program (LOP)
(2013-2014 academic year)
$4,132 for two sessions per week
$2,066 for one session per week
(2013-2014 academic year)
$400
(2013-2014 academic year)
$200
(2012-2013 academic year)
*for students not covered by a medical insurance plan
$1,325.00
Laboratory & Field Trip Fees, Materials Fees, Program Fees (Mandatory, Non-Refundable)
Specific courses or programs may require additional fees. These fees are listed in the Course Descriptions section of the Catalog and are charged to individual student accounts as they are incurred.
It is the student's responsibility to pay for books and supplies at the time they are required. While costs for these items vary by program, experience indicates that they may be between $400-$500 per semester. However, in several programs, the cost of supplies is considerably larger. In the design programs, for example, the cost of supplies alone may run between $500.00 and $1,000.00 per year.
Resident
Commuter
Tuition and Fees
$29,377
$29,377
Room and Board
$12,500
$8,400
Books and Supplies*
$1,000
$1,000
Transportation
$800
$1,000
Other Educational Expenses
$1,268
$1,268
Total
$44,945
$41,045
The typical length of study for a full-time, first-time, first-year student persisting to a degree is approximately four years.
The average student loan debt upon graduation is $42,362
