The Cost of attendance (COA) is the total estimated expenses for one year including tuition, room and board, books, supplies, transportation, and miscellaneous expenses. A school's cost of attendance is used to determine each student's eligibility for financial aid, such as grants and scholarships.
For the 2026-2027 COA calculations see below:
The Financial Aid Office establishes (within Federal, State, and regional guidelines) modest budgets that reflect the average student’s costs for a nine-month period. Taken into consideration are a variety of conditions, such as living accommodations and special additional costs.
Standard student budgets are constructed recognizing different costs for three categories of students. Those living at home, those living away from home, and those attending less than half-time (less than half-time budgets are used to determine Federal Pell eligibility only).
| Budget Category | Living With Parents, Without Dependents |
All Other Students | Less Than Half Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees * | $1,194 | $1,194 | $510 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,768 | $1,768 | $884 |
| Food and Housing ** | $9,778 | $20,894 | N/A*** |
| Personal Expenses | $4,564 | $5,706 | N/A*** |
| Transportation | $2,240 | $2,240 | $1,120 |
| Total Cost of Attendance | $19,544 | $31,802 | $2,514 |
* Based on 2026-2027 enrollment fees of $46.00 per unit. Out-of-state students are charged an additional $322.00 per unit for tuition.
** Represents costs of meals and basic expenses which family continues to provide while student lives at home.
*** Per federal regulations, less than half-time student budget does not include the cost of food and housing and personal expenses.
Reasonable documented dependent care expenses may be added to basic cost of attendance.
Loan Fees – for student loan borrowers, actual or average loan origination and insurance fees $64 per year
