The University of Charleston is committed to providing the best value for your educational investment.
The costs of a college education can be broken down into direct educational costs (tuition), living costs (room & board), estimated costs for fees, books and supplies, and discretionary costs (transportation and personal expenses).
2012 Freshman Tuition & Costs
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On Campus |
Off Campus |
Fixed costs:
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Tuition
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$19,500
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$19,500
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Room
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$4,900
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Board*
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$4,100
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Total fixed charges
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$28,500
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$19,500
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Estimated costs:
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Fees**
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$1,200
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$1,200
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Books/Supplies
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$1,500
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$1,500
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Transportation
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$1,200
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$1,500
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Personal/Miscellaneous
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$1,500
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$900
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Total estimated costs
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$5,400
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$5,100
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Total budget
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$33,900
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$24,600
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* Board charges are based on our most popular meal plan. Other meal plans are available.
**Stated fees are an estimate of student fees for parking, laboratory fees, and charges noted in individual course listings. Fees for individual students will vary. The Student Solutions Center is the best source for information about charges, payments and student accounts.
The University of Charleston reserves the right to alter charges and fees.