International Student Estimated Cost of Attendance
If you are requesting F-1 or J-1 non-immigrant status for your upcoming program admission, you will be required to submit proof of financial support before an I-20 form (for F-1 status) or a DS-2019 form (for J-1 status) can be issued. The amount will vary depending on:
Your intended program of study
The number of dependents you choose to bring, if any
If you will start your program in Summer, or Summer is required by your program regardless of start term
Select your level of study
Select your area of study
If your area of study is not listed, select 'Liberal Arts and Sciences'
Academic Year Expenses
(Fall & Spring semesters)
Tuition and fees Tuition for 30 credit hours at$832 per credit hour Fees include ISS fees, wellness & student fees, infrastructure fees
$26,110
Living expenses Includes housing, food, personal, books, mandatory health insurance
$11,746
Total expenses for Academic Year
$37,856
Summer Expenses
Summer Expenses are required if starting any program in June or if you are entering the Lawrence MBA and SJD programs regardless of your start term
Tuition and fees Tuition for 3 credit hours at$832 per credit hour Fees includes ISS fees, wellness & student fees, infrastructure fees
$2,736
Living expenses Includes housing, food, personal, books, mandatory health insurance
$3,944
Total expenses for Summer term
$6,680
Total expenses for Academic Year plus Summer term
$44,536
Orientation Fee
One-time mandatory International Student Orientation/check-in fee
$299 - $314
Dependent Expenses
Cost per Dependent To have a spouse or child accompany you as an F-2/J-2, you will be required to show sufficient finances to cover each dependent in addition to showing the cost of your own program above
$8,211
For a printable copy of your program's detailed costs, click here.